Stephan Holzinger Monograph Launch in Manila Event

The Stephan Holzinger monograph, Moments of Life, Live Moments, was launched in Manila through a vernissage by Design For Tomorrow in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Makati. Stephan Holzinger is a self-taught street photographer whose work captures the unadorned and unscripted poetry of everyday life: fleeting glances on bustling streets, shadows dancing in urban light, and human presence in motion. After decades of representation, foreign relations, and negotiations, his perspective shifted into a lifetime’s pursuit of clarity—light piercing complexity, resilience blooming in silence, purpose etched in every frame.

Emerging from an intentional way of seeing how life unfolds, Stephan’s debut monograph, Moments of Life, Live Moments, transforms ordinary scenes from his travels into profound reflections on humanity. Through Holzinger’s lens, unguarded impressions turn into an invitation to witness, feel, and join something that reaches beyond the images. Each spread extends a small gesture, an urge to honor life’s unadorned edges—the everyday, just as it is.

Framing Passion Into Presence

Design For Tomorrow played a central role in bringing Holzinger’s vision into form. We designed the monograph, curating layouts that preserve Stephan’s unfiltered authenticity while infusing purposeful structure. We also orchestrated the vernissage for launching the monograph, facilitating an intimate, ambient gathering for reflection that turned each page into a living dialogue.

*Life’s Fleeting Instances, Captured—Holzinger’s “Moments of Life, Live Moments” Monograph*

Hope Through Every Page

All proceeds from Moments of Life, Live Moments support the Rotary Club of Makati’s The THREEE AI Academy and Anak-Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, Inc. These partners champion and uplift children and communities with education, empowerment, and care, echoing the book’s message of restoring dignity, resilience, and hope—even in the streets.

*Rina Neoh receiving a signed edition from Stephan Holzinger.*

*Stephan with Elise Cruse (Left) and Fr. Matthieu Dauchez (Right)*

*From left: Roger Collantes, Maike Holzinger, Max Holzinger, Elise Cruse, Stephan Holzinger, Fr. Matthieu Dauchez, Pres. Eddie Galvez, Shav*

Gratitude in the Gesture: A Lasting Echo

This project encourages us to reflect, witness, and support work that creates a quiet yet lasting impact. Moments of Life, Live Moments endures as that invitation—now amplified through Design For Tomorrow.

We are deeply honored to have been given the privilege of being part of this impactful initiative, with profound gratitude to Stephan Holzinger and his family for entrusting us with a fulfilling project that contributes to the empowerment of the underprivileged youth.

*Design For Tomorrow with the Holzingers.*

To secure a copy of the monograph and select prints from the vernissage, you may reach out to the following:

While the European edition is set for release in the coming weeks, copies of the monograph and select prints from the Manila launch can be secured through the project’s partner organizations:

The Rotary Club of Makati
Email: r cm3830@gmail.com
Contact: Angie Falceso
Mobile: +63 977 804 2865

ANAK-Tnk – Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, Inc.
Website: www.anak-tnk.org

You may also visit Stephan’s website for more information about his work.

Holzinger’s vernissage will also continue to be hosted at Spruce Gallery in Manila from March 14 to April 3, 2026. Follow Spruce Gallery on Instagram for updates.

Spruce Gallery Exhibition