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A celebration of abstract and wearable art at Galerie Francesca’s ongoing show

The gallery shines a spotlight on abstract artist and fine jewelry designer Helena Alegre, as she showcases captivating seascapes and exquisite jewelry inspired by the beauty and rawness of nature. It's like witnessing two shows in one. But artist Helena Alegre likens her latest exhibit to a visual narrative borne…

Like attracts like in Art Lounge Manila’s ongoing tandem exhibit

Francis Nacion and Bernadette delos Santos, aka Bidibidi, two artists who work with different mediums, collaborate for the first time to come up with a show that celebrates color, texture and everything good in life. Both of their works teem not only with vibrant colors and whimsy, but these two…

Once-in-a-blue-moon event features two accomplished Spanish artists in one show

Joint exhibit between Juvenal Sansó and Madrid-based compatriot Cristina Gamón at Fundacion Sansó plays on the themes of experimentation, lunar phases and serendipity. Spanish-born artist and longtime Philippine resident Juvenal Sansó and compatriot, Madrid-based artist Cristina Gamon, are the featured names in a joint exhibit presented by Fundacion Sansó and…

Shiela Valderrama-Martinez breathes life to Sita in 2023 staging of “Rama Hari”

The homegrown Filipino musical, which was originally helmed by five National Artists, will have its opening night at the Metropolitan Theater on September 15 and closing show at The Samsung Performing Arts Theater on September 24. Joining Shiela is Arman Ferrer as Rama, Audie Gemora as Dasarata and Poppert Bernadas…

Salcedo Auctions highlights private collection of UnionBank’s Edwin Bautista and wife Aileen

To mark the debut of the auction house’s Private Art, Public Lives series, the president and CEO of UnionBank and his educator-wife showcase their collection of rare objects from pre-colonial and Spanish colonial Philippines in a three-day exhibit. That they're priceless is a given. What motivates them primarily to collect…

Colorful, random-like swathes of color that capture artist Kankan Ramos’ state of flux

Ongoing until July 30 at Art Lounge Manila (Molito), “Flux” consists of a series of framed pieces, which celebrate bold blues and vivid violets, and fluid sculptural works. Kankan Ramos’ latest exhibition, “Flux,” ongoing until July 30 at Art Lounge Manila Molito, represents a compilation of the artist’s recent works…

Celebrated figurative abstractionist artists pay homage to the masters

Alex Ordoyo, Domeng Sinulid, Herbert Pajarito and other featured artists of Galerie Francesca’s “Ode to the Masters,” ongoing until July 30, draw inspiration from the esteemed masters such as National Artists Vicente Manansala, Ang Kiukok and Arturo Luz, among others. Galerie Francesca presents “Ode to the Masters,” a group show…

Art that you can hear and feel at UP

The Listening Biennial 2023, a month-long auditory and multi-sensory experience, is ongoing at University of the Philippines-Diliman as well as in different countries. To hear is to believe and be impressed! People go to museums and galleries to see art, but how about going out to hearart? To hear, or…

Kublai Milan and the sum of all his symbols

Art Lounge Manila trains the spotlight on Mindanaoan artist Kublai Millan whose works range from canvases with colorful palettes to larger-than-life sculptures and monuments in Summa, where he presents his "sum of symbols" — an exploration of his art in its myriad forms. Kublai Millan, Mindanao's most prolific visual artist,…

Philippine modern and contemporary art takes center stage anew

Now in its second year, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) continues to expand the Filipino art experience with a dynamic showcase of up-and-coming artists and revered masters. The Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) is gearing up for an immersive second year. From July 28 to 30, at…