Tarzeer Pictures in Makati: Capturing Contemporary Filipino Culture through their Lens

Tarzeer Pictures is a gallery and creative production group based in Makati that produces editorial and documentary content for brands across food, fashion, art, performance, technology, design, and social enterprise.

Run by Enzo Razon, Gio Panlilio, and Dinesh Mohnani, Tarzeer Pictures works across different creative disciplines, producing photography and video projects for brands while providing a platform for photographers and visual artists to develop and exhibit new work.

Installation view of Hemispheres, 2023 / IMAGE from Tarzeer Pictures

The name “Tarzeer” takes inspiration from the Philippine tarsier, known for its large, expressive eyes. The name reflects the group’s focus on observation and its distinctive visual approach to documenting people, places, culture, and creative practices.

An important part of Tarzeer Pictures’ work is documenting Filipino craftsmanship, culture, and creative practices. Through collaborations with brands, artists, and other creatives, the group produces editorial and documentary projects that place greater attention on the stories, processes, and people behind its subjects.

Jao San Pedro,”Willing the Sun to Rise Twice” Installation, 2023/ IMAGE from Tarzeer Pictures

Its gallery extends this approach by providing a space for the presentation of photography and video works, including exhibitions that introduce audiences to different perspectives and contemporary visual practices.

IMAGE from Tarzeer Pictures

In 2026, as it marks its eighth year, Tarzeer Pictures is temporarily closed for renovation. In collaboration with Micaela Benedicto’s Architecture Studio, the gallery is being expanded to introduce new spaces designed to accommodate more programs, encourage deeper collaborations, and host community-focused gatherings.

The renovation is broadening Tarzeer Pictures’ capacity for exhibitions, screenings, workshops, and live performances, creating a space where knowledge, creative processes, experimentation, and enjoyment can be shared.

Although its physical space is currently closed, Tarzeer Pictures continues its work with artists and creative productions and remains available through its communication channels. The gallery is set to welcome visitors back in 2027.

Through its combination of creative production, photography, filmmaking, and exhibitions, Tarzeer Pictures continues to develop a platform where commercial and independent visual projects can coexist while contributing to the documentation and presentation of contemporary Filipino culture.