Street art in Manila

Where to find street art in Manila (Philippines)

Manila, the capital of the Philippines and a metropolis of over thirteen million inhabitants, is an archipelago-city whose energy spills across its walls. Beyond the historic district of Intramuros and the commercial bustle of Ermita, it is Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig that has established itself as the showcase of contemporary Philippine public art. Since 2015, the Bonifacio Art Foundation's ArtBGC program commissions new murals each year from local and international artists, transforming parking structures, facades and alleyways into open-air galleries.

Manila's mural scene stands out for its grounding in Philippine social realities. Artists like Archie Oclos tackle politically charged subjects — the plight of farmers, Lumad communities, violence against marginalized populations — in monumental formats accessible to everyone. This activist dimension coexists with more contemplative or whimsical works, creating a diversity rarely found in urban space.

BGC now concentrates more than twenty permanent murals, forming a walking circuit that draws tourists and residents alike. The program continues to expand, making Manila one of the most active metropolises in Asia for large-scale mural art.

Find the 1 artworks by the following street artists in Manila (Philippines)

Archie Oclos

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