New York PCG Celebrates Arts Month 2025 with ‘Lonely Nights’

Guests explore Sean Santos’ “Lonely Nights” exhibition, reflecting on his powerful expressions of emotion, introspection, and solace. The exhibit, held in celebration of National Arts Month 2025, runs until 7 February 2025 at the Philippine Center Lobby Gallery. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas)

NEW YORK, 29 January 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York commemorated National Arts Month 2025 with the launch of Lonely Nights, a solo exhibition by Filipino artist Sean Santos, at the Philippine Center Lobby Gallery.

Inspired by his childhood fascination with Vincent van Gogh and later influenced by the raw intensity of Francis Bacon, Santos channels vivid childhood nightmares into powerful expressions of emotion, introspection, and solace—his own lonely nights. The exhibit reflects this year’s National Arts Month theme, “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin,” which highlights the depth of artistic expression shaped by the human spirit and emotions.

(Left photo) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivers his remarks at the launch of Sean Santos' “Lonely Nights.” (Right photo) (From L-R) Consul General Mangalile, Mr. Santos, Deputy Permanent Representative Leila Lora-Santos, and Deputy Consul General and Philippine Center Manager Adrian Cruz mark the formal opening of “Lonely Nights” with a ribbon untying ceremony. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas)

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his remarks before an audience of over 50 guests, reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to supporting Filipino artists on the global stage. He described Lonely Nights as a compelling exploration of human emotion, resonating with both personal and shared experiences.

The exhibition is open for public viewing until 7 February 2025. END