Gallery News

Leslie de Chavez at Silverlens, SLab and 20Square

MANILA, Philippines - Leslie de Chavez releases his frustration and disappointment in the Philippines’ history of struggle with a loud sigh in “Buntong Hininga,” which opens on April 21 at Silverlens, SLab and 20Square Gallery, second floor, YMC Bldg. II, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.

For inquiries call 632-8160044 or e-mail manage@silverlensphoto.com.

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‘Hubog’ at Tala Gallery

Pete Jimenez, Gerry Leonardo, Anna Varona, Alma Quinto, Julie Lluch, Renato Ong, and Juan Sajid Imao depict space-occupiers inhabiting the local sidewalks, streets, waters as well as the minds, hearts and bellies of an everyday Juan or Maria in “Hubog,” which is on view until April 30 at Tala Gallery, 100 Scout de Guia st., QC.

“Hubog” means form, bent or curved in Filipino; intoxicated or drunk in Cebuano; and arid in Hiligaynon.

For details, call 441-1267. 401-0337 or SMS 0917-6063222.

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‘Amazing Grace’ at ArtAsia Gallery

Jes Evangelista, Lucy Vergara-Fernando, Dan Mata and Camille Ver mount “Amazing Grace,” which is on view at ArtAsia Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

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Rellie Liwag in New York

Rellie Liwag presents vital aspects of her country and its heritage in “The Land of My Birth,” which opens today at the Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Ave., New York. The show runs until April 23.

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‘Phases/Faces’ at NCCA Gallery

Esther Niduaza, Bonacoeli Guerzon, Lady Diana Mendoza, Grace Tenorio and Vanessa Tan Gana depict the woman as a person who has her own definition of beauty in “Phases/Faces,” which is on view until April 30 at the NCCA Gallery, first floor, NCCA Bldg., Intramuros, Manila.

For inquiries, call 527-2192 or e-mail ncca_gallery@yahoo.com.

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Pow Martinez at Mag:net Katipunan

Pow Martinez presents his riotous paintings in “Hyper Blast Abomination,” which opens on April 23 at Mag:net Gallery Katipunan, 335 Agcor Building, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The show runs until May 21.

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Pancho Villanueva at Mag:net Katipunan (Extension)

Pancho Villanueva renders mixed media pieces, which exploit the tension between the mouth as creator and destroyer in “The Violence of Mouths,” which opens on April 24 at Mag:net Gallery Katipunan (Extension), 335 Agcor Building, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The show runs until May 21.

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Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn at Artinformal

Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn exhibit their new stoneware creations in “Curved Space,” on view until April 26 at Artinformal, 277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City.

For inquiries, call 725-8518 or visit www.artinformal.com.

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‘Dominant Red’ at Galeria delas Islas

University of the East College of Fine Arts students Jerickalvin Altea, Frank Lloyd Alcantara, Fernando Antimano, Aleli Calaguas, Rex Pebrero, Zhekidasia Bolinao and Christopher Galasinao mount “Dominant Red,” which opens on April 24 at Galeria delas Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, 744 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. The show runs until May 21.

For details, call 527-2113.

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James Onglepho at Asia Art Gallery

James Onglepho will open his 29th one-man show on April 24 at Asia Art Gallery, second floor, Unit 2113 Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The show will run until May 1.

For inquiries, call 901-3962.

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‘Play Faculty’ at Sining Kamalig

University of the Philippines (UP) students Rinne Abrugena, Francis Commeyne, Raphael David, Paola Germar, Kim Oliveros, Louie Talents, and Leo Velasco create art through play in “Play Faculty,” which opens on May 11 at the Inner Room of Sining Kamalig, fourth floor, The Oasis, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, QC. The show runs until June 2.

Enrico Manlapaz is the exhibit curator.

The exhibit is presented by Artis Corpus Gallery and Sining Kamalig.

For information, call or SMS 0920-9537426.

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Dina Gadia at Blanc Gallery

Dina Gadia explores the gap between what Walter Benjamin calls the cult value and the exhibition value of art in “How Dos That Grab You Darling,” which is on view until May 8 at Blanc Gallery, 2E Crown Tower, H.V. dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City.

For details, call or SMS 0920-9276436, e-mail info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph.

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Tammy Tan and Demet dela Cruz at Boston Art Gallery

 Two simultaneous solo shows — “Speak Less” by Tammy Tan and “Level Up” by Demet dela Cruz — will open on April 24 at Boston Art Gallery, 72 Boston St. Cubao, QC. Both shows will run until May 12.

“Speak Less” is about the visual presentation of everyday aphorisms depicted by children, while “Level Up” explores the playful tones of new generation terms, forms and imagery, and the advancement of old games being vastly surpassed by more complex digital games.

For inquiries, call 722-9205.