Fabrianne Maglanque Morales (b. 1987) is an eccentric, pocket-sized art curator, producer, and PR professional living in Manila. Her experience running projects across multi-art forms at Kanto Artist-Run Space, TIU Theater, ASPACE —now The Astbury, and ZenART London further equipped her in curatorial, content creation, and public 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, Fitz Herrera, Humbly, Ian Inoy, Ireland Jill, Isabel Barredo-Del Mundo, Ivy Pangilinan, J. Kent Martin, Jack Mernin, Jane Cuevas, John Velo, Nasser Lubay, Summer de Guia, and Ted Peñaflor amongst others.
Sparked by Fabrianne's keen interest in abstract art and distinct visual styles; inspired by her mentor, Berlin-based curator, historian, and art critic Dr. An Paenhuysen; then fueled by her exposure to the prejudices against abstract art throughout her career, 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 Specialties
Arts programming — create arts programs that align with the needs and interests of an organization's audience and community
Contemporary art exhibitions and art events — curate, plan, and execute online and on-site multi-art events and exhibitions
Art branding — develop branding strategies for artists and art brands
Abstract art — curate exhibitions and collections focused on abstractions and non-representational contemporary art
Outreach and relationship building — plan, execute and maintain PR and outreach strategies with media, collectors, agents, and artists including art influencer outreach
Art writing — write exhibition and collection texts, narratives, and lifestyle articles
Copywriting and editing — create and maintain a content calendar, write and edit text for marketing purposes: email sequence, web, and social media copy, etc.
Private curation — curate, source and contextualize art pieces into a cohesive private collection that reflects the collector's taste
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 (Abstractions Abstracter), FM ABSTRACT. Makati, Philippines
(Oct 2020 - Oct 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 (The Astbury). Makati & Cebu, 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
2023 — John Velo for Capturing the Male Form (Art curator)
2023 — 1111 for Without a Shadow of a Doubt (Art curator)
2023 — J. Kent Martin for Life Underway (Art curator)
2020 — Electric Youth (Art curator)
2020 — Hindsight is 20/20 (Art curator)
2020 — Artempus X (Art curator, producer)
2020 — From Manila with Love: THE BARANGAY Manila Exhibition | Photo documentation (Producer)
2019 — An Unconventional Live Art Battle in Makati (Art curator, producer)
2019 — Unbroken (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, director)