Justin Nuyda's last work to be unveiled, 5 pioneering women honored at 10th FilipinaZ

MANILA, Philippines — Zonta Makati and Environs (ZCME) marks the 10th year of its annual fundraiser, FilipinaZ, with several firsts when it holds its two-day fundraiser this weekend in Makati. 

The fundraiser will feature the last works of renowned abstract painter Justin Nuyda in this year's edition, happening from October 21-22, at the Fifth in Rockwell, Makati.

Here are the other things to look forward to at the 10th FilipinaZ: 

This year's theme is "Living Art." ZCME aims to provide a larger space for more artists to present their work. 

“Apart from our advocacies, we also want to help other entrepreneurs — especially in the arts — by offering them an inclusive platform. Our aim is to create a space through FilipinaZ where artists and start up art galleries can grow and broaden their reach. This is the first time that we will extend the presence of more galleries at FilipinaZ,” said Maritess Pineda, former president of ZCME, FilipinaZ chairperson and chair for ZCME’s Ways and Means Committee. 

Nuyda's daughter, Ayni, recently joined Zonta. She curated the centerpiece showcase, the Art Pavillion. 

“I just very recently joined Zonta. And this is my first project with the organization,” said Ayni.

She lends her experience from managing her father's artworks into her showcase. Her years as the project director for her own art foundation, Search Mindscape, also helped her curate the pavillion. 

“The Art Pavilion will feature different galleries from various locations within and outside Metro Manila. In putting this together, our goal was to expand the perspective of collectors. We wanted to build a platform for discovering new artists, galleries and art platforms not usually found in other venues,” she explained. 

Among the highlights of the Art Pavilion are the Central Gallery, where Zonta consigned artworks will be on exhibit and Search Mindscape Foundation's own showcase. 

It will also feature a limited edition signed print by one of the pillars of Philippine Modern Art, Justin Nuyda.

“We will be unveiling one of my father’s (Justin Nuyda) last works in tandem with a short film produced by the foundation and directed by Fifth Wall’s founding director Madge