Fabrianne Maglanque Morales is an eccentric, pocket-sized art and PR professional living in Manila. Her experience running projects across multi-art forms at Kanto Artist-Run Space, TIU Theater, ASPACE Philippines, and ZenART London further equipped her in curatorial, content creation, and community relations work.
Fabrianne is an avowed champion of distinct visual styles in contemporary art. She delights in styles untethered from the world of recognizable objects, those that do not naturalistically nor accurately represent visual reality. Over time, this love for unique visual styles became evident through the roster of artists she continues to work with — artists who excelled in mastering their chosen artistic medium and style. To date, Fabrianne has curated and produced exhibitions with artists 1111, Alfonso Recto, Astrud Moscoso, Bea Policarpio, Chino Carlo, Fitz Herrera, Isabel Barredo-Del Mundo, Jack Mernin, Jane Cuevas, Nasser Lubay, Summer de Guia, and Ted Peñaflor amongst others.
Sparked by Fabrianne's devotion to abstract art and distinct visual styles; inspired by her mentor, Berlin-based curator, historian, and art critic Dr. An Paenhuysen; then fueled by her years of working with artists and art buyers, she started FM Abstract.
Fabrianne wears black every day and when she's not creating buzz, exploring curatorial concepts, or saturating in art, still dreams of becoming a Wes Anderson film character.
..Don't you sometimes feel funny writing about yourself in the 3rd person? :P
Curatorial and Professional Interests
Abstract art — curating exhibitions and collections
Art writing exhibit notes, narratives, and lifestyle articles
Media and web copywriting — written content for marketing purposes
Contextualizing pieces for cohesive collections and exhibitions
Relationship building, artist relations, art community engagement, and publicity
General art related events planning and execution
Online and on-site art exhibition curation, design and execution
Live painting performances — curation, design and execution
Abridged CV
Education and Continuing Studies
(2021-2022) — Postgraduate, International Curatorial Program, Node Center for Curatorial Studies, Berlin, Germany
(2018) — Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Art and Music, Austrian Embassy Manila, Philippines
(2005-2010) — Bachelor of Science, Double Major in International Business Management and Entrepreneurship, San Beda University, Manila, Philippines
Art Industry Experience
(May 2022 - Present) — Founder and chief curator, FM Abstract. Makati, Philippines
(Oct 2020 - Nov 2021) — Ambassador of Art Buzz - art curator and art world liaison, ZenART Supplies. London, UK
(May 2020 - Jan 2021) — Co-founder and chief curator, Arts Talk PH. Mandaluyong, Philippines
(Nov 2018 - Aug 2020) — Arts Program Director, ASPACE Asia. Makati, Philippines
(Mar 2017 - Oct 2018) — Arts Administrator and curator, Kanto Artist-Run Space and TIU Theater. Makati, Philippines
(June 2010 - Dec 2016) — Freelance arts administrator, fashion designer, art instructor, and visual artist, Google certified trainer and partner accounts manager
Digital Snippets of Selected Curatorial Projects
2020 — Electric Youth (Art curator)
2020 — Hindsight is 20/20 (Art curator)
2019 — An Unconventional Live Art Battle in Makati (Art curator, producer)
2019 — Swardspeak (Art curator, producer)
2019 — Perceptible (Art curator, producer)
2019 — Sum of Our Parts (Art curator, producer)
2019 — Isabel Barredo-Del Mundo for Introspective Playground (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Jack Mernin for Lansgage (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Humbly for Mutant Upgrade | Mutant Upgrade Exhibit Opening (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Bibi Belgica for Incubation (Producer)
2018 — 1111 for Shadow Work (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Bon Labora, Renato Andres for Pusang Gala (Producer)
2018 — VS Mode All Women Art Battle (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Imagined Futures: Dreams on Paper (Art curator, producer)
2017 — Tetsuo Leo Orii interview for Sampaguita and Gold Button (Producer)
Fabrianne on stage with Japanese kumi-daiko artists Utsuwa at TIU Theater in early 2018.
Music is always involved in Fabrianne's curatorial work and creative processes. Listen to her studio's music for daily consumption on Spotify.