Ricky Francisco Archives

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…

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…

It’s time to “spill the tea” with Sansó at Raffles Hotel Makati

Spend an art-filled afternoon with the works of a maestro in one of Makati’s most elegant bars through “Sansó at The Writers Bar” — a two-month-long Afternoon Tea Program at The Writers Bar of Raffles Hotel Makati, which will run until Sept. 6. Presented by Fundacion Sansó, a private, non-profit…

Clarity and scope of ambition in abstractions

Art Lounge Manila presents “Monumental Abstracts,” an ongoing exhibit of literally huge and eye-catching works of art by several artists, who derive their respective inspirations from such sources as textiles, sunsets and classical music. Does size really matter? Is bigger necessarily better? Again, it depends on the eye of the…