Silverlens Gallerists Launch New York Outpost with Filipino and Asian Diaspora Artists

Isa Lorenzo and Rachel Rillo, gallerists from Manila, have launched a New York branch of Silverlens, their prominent gallery from the Philippines, reversing the trend of Western galleries moving into Asia. The inaugural exhibitions in New York featured solo works by artists Martha Atienza and Yee I-Lann. Their goal is to enhance the visibility of Filipino and Asian diaspora artists while promoting Asian-American representation, with Lorenzo and Rillo expressing earlier this year, 'We didn’t feel so invisible anymore.' Their artists participate in significant international events, including the Aichi, Bangkok, and Istanbul triennials, as well as the Carnegie International in Pittsburgh. Silverlens's 2024 program in Manila includes a collaborative protest-themed exhibition by Pio Abad and Stephanie Syjuco, alongside solo displays by Nicholas Grafia. This expansion establishes a unique network within the evolving gallery landscape.