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Manila Bulletin
|July 7, 2025
What to expect from this year's Modern and Contemporary Art Festival
Workshops, international guest galleries, and works by up-and-coming artists are just some of the enticing offerings for the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF).
It’s a remarkable event that allows artists, old and new, to share their craft. You might also find future household names, just waiting to be discovered. Now on its fourth run, this year’s festival will host over 50 galleries, representing over 200 artists and nearly 40 independent artisans.
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This story is from the July 7, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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