Fabrianne Morales — the eccentric pocket-sized art curator & mastermind behind FM ABSTRACT.
From Manila's eclectic multi-art scene, & Berlin-inspired life recalibration to becoming an international art consultant for artists, art brands & collectors.
포켓 사이즈 아트 큐레이터이자 FM ABSTRACT의 설립자. 마닐라의 다양한 멀티 아트 장면부터 베를린에서 영감을 받은 삶의 변화, 예술가, 아트 브랜드, 수집가들을 위한 국제적인 아트 컨설턴트가 되는 것까지.
口袋尺寸艺术策展人，FM ABSTRACT创始人。 从马尼拉的多重艺术场景到柏林灵感的生活变化，再到成为艺术家、艺术品牌和收藏家的国际艺术顾问。
❝I'm an art curator and a silent architect behind the scenes. I take care of the nitty-gritty details for the art people, freeing them to focus on their creative work.❞
Fabrianne Maglanque Morales is an art curator, producer, and digital creative from Manila. An eccentric, pocket-sized powerhouse, her experience spans a spectrum of artistic disciplines, honed through projects at Kanto Artist-Run Space, TIU Theater, ASPACE (now The Astbury), and ZenART London. This background fuels her expertise in curatorial work, digital content creation, and public relations, giving her a 360-degree view of the art scene.
Fabrianne's curatorial vision is clear: she champions artists with serious visual flair—those who aren't afraid to be unconventional, who dare to challenge the status quo and create art that's unapologetically their own. This philosophy is at the heart of her collaborations with artists like 1111, Alfonso Recto, Taiwanese collective Co-coism's Chang Kang-Hua, Fitz Herrera, Humbly, Ian Inoy, Isabel Barredo-Del Mundo, J. Kent Martin, Jack Mernin, John Velo, Summer de Guia, Japanese taiko group Utsuwa and many others.
Inspired by her mentor, curator, historian, and art critic Dr. An Paenhuysen, and driven by a desire to challenge the sometimes-snobby attitudes toward abstract art, Fabrianne launched FM ABSTRACT to give the art form the spotlight it deserves.
Dressed in her signature black, she approaches everything with an offbeat flair. When she's not saturating herself in art or exploring curatorial concepts, Fabrianne escapes into fiction or daydreams of transmigrating as a delightfully mischievous Danmei side character or a perfectly poised Wes Anderson villain.
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
Abstract art — curate exhibitions and collections focused on abstractions and non-representational contemporary art emphasizing the creative process
Art-world Social Media — explore strategies to effectively curate, create, and share content with the audience
Art branding — develop branding plans for artists and art brands
Outreach and relationship building — plan, execute, and maintain 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, social media copy, etc.
Private art curation — curate, source and contextualize art pieces into a cohesive private collection that reflects the collector's vision and personal branding
Abridged CV
Education and Continuing Studies
(2021-2022) — Postgraduate, International Curatorial Studies, 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
(Present) — Founder and curator, FM ABSTRACT. Makati, Philippines
(Present) — Co-founder and curator, We Are, Berlin, Germany
(Oct 2020 - Oct 2021) — Ambassador of Art Buzz - art curator and art world liaison, ZenART. London, UK
(May 2020 - Jan 2021) — Co-founder and chief curator, Arts Talk PH. Mandaluyong, Philippines
(Nov 2018 - Aug 2020) — Arts program director, ASPACE (now 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 professional (arts manager, designer, art instructor, visual artist) + Google certified trainer and accounts manager
Digital Snippets of Selected Curatorial Projects
2024 — Alfonso Recto for I | exhibition teaser | The Daily Tribune feature (Curatorial writer)
2024 — J. Kent Martin and John Velo for Convergence (Co-curator)
2023 — John Velo for Contours (Co-curator)
2023 — John Velo for Capturing the Male Form (Co-curator)
2023 — 1111 for Without a Shadow of a Doubt (Curatorial writer)
2023 — J. Kent Martin for Life Underway (Co-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 — Chang Kang-Hua for Shampoo is Telling a Story (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 — Utsuwa at TIU Theater (Producer)
2018 — Humbly for Mutant Upgrade | Mutant Upgrade Exhibit Opening (Art curator, producer)
2018 — Bibi Belgica for Incubation (Producer)
2018 — 1111 for Shadow Work | exhibition teaser (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)