Belmont Hotel Manila continues its commitment to championing Filipino creativity with “Hiraya: Beyond the Gallery,” featuring the first solo exhibition of Filipino landscape photographer Brix Tan.
The exhibition brings Tan’s collection of fine art landscape photography into the hotel, offering guests and visitors an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Philippines through his lens.
The exhibition is the latest chapter of “Hiraya,” the hotel’s platform for Filipino artists and creatives. Since its inception, “Hiraya” has provided a space for local talent to showcase their work and connect with new audiences, bringing Filipino art beyond the traditional gallery setting.
For Tan, the exhibition marks an important milestone in his photography journey.
“As a fine art landscape photographer, this is my Hiraya. To have my own solo exhibit, to share and showcase the beautiful landscapes of the Philippines,” Tan shared.
The collection presents Tan’s perspective of the Philippine landscape, featuring photographs from destinations including Batanes, Zambales, Mt. Pulag, Quezon, Batangas, Baler, Albay, and SOCCSKSARGEN.
Among the featured works are “Tenacious,” capturing the rugged coastline of Ivana, Batanes; “Gatekeeper,” featuring the Sabtang Lighthouse and its connection to Ivatan heritage; and “Generations,” which uses mangroves along Sarangani Bay to reflect on environmental responsibility and the future.
Adding another dimension to the exhibition is Tan’s LUMIBOX Series, where selected photographs are presented as illuminated fine art pieces, offering a distinctive way of experiencing the Philippine landscape.
An accomplished HR executive and entrepreneur, Tan has developed his photography practice over the years and has been recognized in international competitions for landscape and cityscape photography. His work combines technical composition with personal connection, using photography to tell stories through the places he encounters.
His commitment to the arts also extends beyond his own practice. Tan founded Montage Art Collective in 2021, an initiative that supports local painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers by helping them gain opportunities to enter the art scene and showcase their work.
This shared advocacy for Filipino artists is at the heart of “Hiraya.” By opening its spaces to creative collaborations and exhibitions, Belmont Hotel Manila continues to create opportunities for local artists while allowing guests, travelers, and the wider community to discover Filipino art in an accessible setting.
The featured artworks are available for purchase in limited editions, giving collectors and art enthusiasts the opportunity to own selected pieces from Tan’s first solo exhibition. Several works, including pieces from the LUMIBOX Series, are produced in editions of only 10.
“Hiraya: Beyond the Gallery” featuring Brix Tan is open for viewing at the hotel lobby until September 30, 2026.
The complete collection and artwork details are available through the digital catalogue at qrco.de/HirayaBeyondTheGallery.
For inquiries and purchases, guests may approach the hotel team during their visit.
