MCAD Manila exhibition 'Moments of Delay' explores temporal suspension through Philippine contemporary art

In 2025, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Manila held an exhibition called "Moments of Delay," curated by Arianna Mercado and James Tana. This event explored the concept of time suspension in modern Philippine art, showcasing the works of thirteen different artists and collectives. For instance, Miguel Lorenzo Uy's piece, Screen (2021/25), depicted interruptions in time, while Ronyel Compra's work, Pouring a million earth into a hollowed star (2022), portrayed pause as a form of defiance. Lesley-Anne Cao’s installation, If time is an arrow, what is its target (2023/25), used wax to inspire contemplation. The exhibition also included public programs to engage the community and tackle social and environmental issues affecting Philippine art in 2025.