Gallery News
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz at Alliance Française
MANILA, Philippines - Federico Aguilar Alcuaz showcases his landscapes, still lifes and abstracts in oil, watercolor and mixed media, as well as some drawings and prints in “Peintures,” which opens tomorrow at Alliance Française Total Gallery, 209 Nicanor Garcia st., Bel Air II, Makati City. The show runs until April 30.
The exhibit revolves around the artist’s links to France. Not known to many, Alcuaz exhibited not only in Barcelona but also in Paris, and was recognized and awarded several honors by the French Republic.
For details, call 895-7441.
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Jenny Cortes at Crucible Gallery
Jenny Cortes presents her sculptures in “Pagninilay,” which opens tomorrow at Crucible Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
The show runs until April 25.
For information, call 635-6061.
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Leslie de Chavez at SLab
Leslie de Chavez releases his frustration and disappoint in the Philippines’ history of struggle with a loud sigh in “Buntong Hininga,” which opens on April 21 at SLab, Silverlens Gallery, second floor, YMC Bldg. II, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.
For inquiries, call 816-0044, e-mail manage@ silverlensphoto.com or visit www.silverlensphoto.com.
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‘Four Shows’ at SM Art Center
The Galerie Joaquin Group presents “Four Shows,” solo exhibits by four contemporary artists in one venue, which opens on April 14 at SM Art Center, Art Walk, SM Megmall A, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until April 21.
The exhibit features Lydia Velasco’s “Paradiso,” Jerry Morada’s “Kinang,” Juanito Torres’s “Allegory,” and Buen Amigo’s “Indeterminacy.”
Ruben Ramas Cañete will curate the exhibit.
For details, call 723-9253, 723-9418, e-mail info@galeriejoaquin.com or visit www.galeriejoaquin.com.
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John Paul Antido at Ayala Museum
John Paul Antido airs his concerns on identity and space in “Distancia Amigo,” which opens on April 17 at Artist’s Space, Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. cor. Dela Rosa st., Makati City. The show runs until May 2.
The exhibit is organized by Britania Art Projects, in cooperation with Kaida Contemporary Gallery.
For information, call 757-7117 to 21 or e-mail museum_inquiry@ayalamuseum.org.
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Resty Tica at Galerie OneWorkshop
Resty Tica combines traditional mixed media techniques with archival giclee painting in “One on One,” which opens tomorrow at Galerie OneWorkshop, Suite 324, LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia st., Bel Air II, Makati City. The show runs until April 27.
For information, call 836-8799 or SMS 0917-4700360.
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Rene Cuvos at Kaida Gallery
Rene Cuvos uses contemporary hyperrealism in a series of visual takes on the imprint of invisible balances in human relationships, space and ubiquity in “Penumbra,” which is on view at the White Wall, Kaida Gallery, 26 Scout Torillo st., Brgy. Sacred Heart, QC.
For inquiries, call 414-4777, SMS 0928-5057285, or e-mail aidahysg@yahoo.com.
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Al Perez and Julius Limpe at Purple Gallery
Al Perez and Julius Limpe hold “The Messiah II,” which is on view at Purple Art Gallery, fourth floor, Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
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Cabangis, Farol and Malto at Kaida Gallery
Benjie Cabangis, Noell El Farol and Marc Malto showcase their non-representational paintings in “Dialogo: Cabangis, Farol and Malto,” which is on view at Grey Wall, Kaida Gallery, 26 Scout Torillo st., Brgy. Sacred Heart, QC.
Farol curates the show.
For inquiries, call 414-4777, SMS 0928-5057285, or e-mail aidahysg@yahoo.com.
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‘Kasadya’ at GSIS Museum
The Art Association of Bacolod-Negros presents “Kasadya,” which is on view until April 16 at the GSIS Museum, GSIS Bldg., Financial Complex, Pasay City.
The word “kasadya” denotes festivity and fun, an Ilonggo trademark best exemplified in the MassKara celebration.
This is the first time that the group, headed by Nunelucio Alvarado, is showcasing its artworks outside Bacolod.
The show features 40 artworks done by 29 Negrense artists namely Bogie Alvarado, Nuklar Alvarado, Marjorie Ann Angudong, Arthur Bayles, Daniel Bayles, Elijah Bayles, Miriam Bayles, Bert Berondo, Carlos Berondo, Jun Jun Berondo, Hilario Campos III, Ramon delos Santos, Giovanie Demasu-ay, Dolly Gatuslao, Sony Golez, Frelan Gonzaga, Chin Guanzon, Joan of Art Honoridez, Tagoy Jakosalem, Mark Maquimay, Princy Martir, Bea Mocorro, Jeffrey Montano, Carlos Ruiz, Bing Sedonio, Edbon Sevilleno, Francis Tan, and Ian Valladarez.
For details, call 551-1301.
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Randalf Dilla and Agnes Arellano at Galerie Hans Brumann
Randalf Dilla and Agnes Arellano present their artistic visions in “Harmonious Discord,” which is on view until April 30 at Galerie Hans Brumann, third floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati City.
For information, call 728-2175 or visit ghb.hiraya.com.