DF Art Agency

DF Art Agency is a Manila-based artist management and consultancy firm founded in 2011 by Derek Flores, who continues to serve as its Managing Director. The agency is committed to promoting contemporary Filipino artists on the global stage, offering strategic support in the areas of artist representation, exhibition planning, and arts business consulting.

🔹 Core Services

A. Artist Representation & Exhibition Management
DF Art Agency represents both emerging and established Filipino contemporary artists. It has mounted numerous high-profile exhibitions in the Philippines and abroad—including in Europe, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore.

B. Arts Business Consultancy & Strategic Engagement
The agency advises artists, collectors, and institutions on market positioning, branding, and participation in key art fairs and global exhibitions.

C. Private Collection Management
It supports collectors in building, managing, and curating significant private art collections with a focus on long-term value and cultural relevance.

D. International Reach & Art Fair Participation
Since its inception, DF Art Agency has established a strong international presence. It has participated in prestigious art fairs such as Volta Basel, Busan Art Fair, Art Moments Jakarta, and START Art Fair London.
Managing Director Derek Flores is regularly invited to VIP programs at top global fairs, including Frieze (New York, LA, London), Art Basel (HK, Basel, Paris), Art SG, TEFAF New York, and Focus London, among others.

🔹 Recent International Milestones

Solo exhibitions in Tokyo for Demi Padua (Kobayashi Gallery) and Pongbayog (YOD Gallery)

Showcases at Maison et Objet (Paris), Palazzo Mora at the Venice Biennale, and a major group exhibition in Mayfair, London in collaboration with D Contemporary Gallery

🔹 Artists & Collaborators

DF Art Agency exclusively represents a dynamic roster including:
Demi Padua, Pongbayog, Anna Bautista, Marrie Saplad, Miller Laberinto, Jill Arteche, CABNOV, Obags, Ian Anderson, Tita Halaman, Angelo Quintos, Jeosh, and more.

It also works closely with renowned independent Filipino and international artists such as:
Gus Albor, Briccio Santos, Sean Go, Taichi Kondo, Cedrick Dela Paz, Isko Andrade, Raffy Napay, and Max Balatbat.

🔹 Institutional Partners

The agency collaborates with respected organizations and institutions, including:
Leon Gallery International, Asian Cultural Council, European Cultural Centre, and Alliance Française de Manille.

Currently, DF Art Agency is actively developing projects in Paris, Madrid, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney.

✨ In Summary

DF Art Agency serves as a strategic bridge between Filipino contemporary artists and the global art community. Through expert representation, curated international exhibitions, art business consultancy, and private collection management, the agency has emerged as a leading force in both the local and international art scenes since 2011.