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Carlo Magno presents latest body of abstract work in “Formal Parallels”

Though the artist has veered away from formal representational work, his time as a hyper realist focusing primarily on portraiture and architecture has become the cornerstones of his abstract and mixed media practice today. Artist Carlo Magno stages latest show dubbed as “Formal Parallels.” Ongoing at Art Lounge Manila’s Molito…

Wonders and beauty of creation distilled in Herbert Pajarito’s canvases

In "Garden in the Sky," Pajarito's seventh solo exhibition, he shows yet again his reverence and fascination with God’s hidden hand in the creation of the universe through detailed artworks combining flowers with constellations, and line drawings and spots of color with various spontaneous expressions of pattern. Artist Herbert Pajarito…

As warm as steel

A seemingly cold and impervious medium such as steel is imbued with warmth, softness and even humanity in the hands of artist Sam Penaso, whose ongoing show “Splice” reunites him with a material that unleashes in him the same energy and creative abandon evident in his paintings. Often described as…

Artist Edwin Wilwayco draws from an unusual source in latest show

In “Wave Cadenza,” ongoing until October 22 at Galerie Joaquin, Wilwayco tries to achieve on canvas the visual physicality of Mozart’s grand and luscious musical theatrics, flourishes and diversity of sound architecture. Artist Edwin Wilwayco draws inspiration from an unlikely source, as he stages his latest solo show. Dubbed as…

Malolos-born artist unwraps the beauty and mysteries behind the lowly wrapper

Wrapping is the art of protecting, concealing and presenting a gift. It connotes value, not just the monetary value ascribed to the gift, but, conversely, how the giver values the recipient. Artist Salvador J. Ching presents several motifs over the 60 artworks that make up his latest exhibition dubbed as…

Salcedo Auctions breaks a number of records in recent auction

This year's “The Well-Appointed Life” could very well be one of its most successful events yet based on record results. Salcedo Auctions has announced the results of its annual "The Well-Appointed Life" auction held on September 17, wherein the late National Artist Vicente Manansala’s “Vendors” (1978) led the art auction…

ManilART ’22 sets its sights on the future

The annual National Art Fair, aka ManilaART, gears up for another show this October at SMX Convention Center. The event is a continuation of two earlier editions, which explored the future of visual arts, including its promotion, appreciation and trading. Now on its 14th year, the annual National Art Fair,…

Rare chance to see Sansó masterpieces done during artist’s prime

A must-see exhibit at Fundacion Sansó, “Prized and Personal” features the artist’s most dramatic and monumental paintings, which are now part of businessman and banker Raffy Simpao’s collection. These artworks were done during the artist’s “prime” years, and are both prized and personal from the point of view of their…

Award-winning artist pays homage while poking fun at masters’ iconic artworks

Christian Mirang’s latest exhibition, dubbed as “Pugay Kamay,” is not only a fine and judicious rendering of existing pieces, but also a form of reflection on the art of painting itself. In his sixth and latest solo exhibition titled “Pugay Kamay,” artist Christian Mirang pays tribute to some of the…

Timely reminder through whimsical, seemingly innocuous artworks

Colorful, cheerful and seemingly harmless, artist Toym Imao's latest pieces, in his words, are what drawings and popups in a children’s book would look like had he written one. Artist Toym Imao, through Art Loung Manila, holds his third solo exhibition dubbed as “Analog Childhood.” Composed of 40 tabletop sculptures…