Gallery News

Marina Cruz at Artinformal

MANILA, Philippines - Marina Cruz explores the unfrequented quarters of memory that one may visit in slumber in “Corners of My Sleep,” which opens on Aug. 8 at Artinformal, 277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Aug. 26.

For information, call 725-8518 or SMS 0918-8992698.

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Katti Sta. Ana captures nature through ceramics in “Vanishing,” which is on view until Aug. 31 at Mag:net, 335 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC.

For inquiries, call 929-3191 or visit www.magnetgalleries.com.

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Ryan Villamael at Silverlens

Ryan Villamael takes the audience with him on a journey through a slideshow on the progress of his work in his solo show, which is on view until Aug. 18 at Silverlens, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Warehouse 2, Yupangco Bldg., Makati City.

For details, call 816-0044 or e-mail manage@silverlensphoto.com.

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Orley Ypon wins in international competition

 Orley Ypon bagged first place (Figurative Category) for his piece “Resurrection” in the International 2012 Art Renewal Center (ARC) Salon held in New Jersey.

Out of five submitted works, four made it to the finalists round. “Incubus” was awarded The Most Ambitious Work runner up.

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‘After Caravaggio’ at Now Gallery

Jason Montinola, Lawrence Borsoto, Martin Honasan, Tyago Almario, CJ Tañedo, Pedro Garcia II, Kaloy Sanchez, and Orley Ypon reflect on the pioneering influence of Caravaggio through virtuoso technique in “After Caravaggio,” which is on view until Sept. 1 at Now Gallery, Ecoplaza Bldg., 2305 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.

For inquiries, call 555-0683.

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Group show at Galerie Stephanie

Migs Villanueva, Roel Obemio, Aljo Pingol, Reybert Ramos, Carlo Ongchangco, and Jomar Deluba embark on a fantastical journey to different worlds through the power of the imagination in “Whimsy: Dreams+Fantasy,” which opens on Aug. 9 at Galerie Stephanie, Parc Plaza Bldg., 183 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, QC. The show runs until Aug. 19.

For details, call 709-1488, e-mail inquiry@galeriestephanie.com or visit galeriestephanie.com.

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German-based gallery donates painting to NCCA

In commemoration of the 10th death anniversary of Mabini artist Paco Gorospe, Klaus Hartung and his wife Jane, managing director of Transwing Kunst Gallery in Darmstadt, Germany and owner of the late artist’s painting “Mango Vendor,” donated said artwork to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

The donation was presented to NCCA head Felipe de Leon and Nemesio Miranda Jr.

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‘Figuras’ at Mendez Big & Small

Aleah Angeles, Jayson Cortez, Edwin Martinez, Joel Quiñones, Froilan Calayag, Joey Cobcobo, Pedro Garcia, Jay Bermudez, Rey Bollozos, Reynard Borillo, Dodong Caballero, Jessa Almirol, Lawrence Cervantes, Aubrey Fajardo, Yayie Garcia, Rafael La Madrid, Martin Maturan, Jay Marquez, Jensen Moreno, Gino Nagret, Alvin Paraguison, Marvin Quizon, Marc Aran Reyes, Alvin Sales, Jong Tangiday, Jay Torres, Jazmine Villanueva, Dr. Joel Mendez, and Ronald Ventura hold “Figuras,” which opens on Aug. 12 at Mendez Big & Small, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For details, call 516-3342 or e-mail mendezbigandsmall@yahoo.com.ph.

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Toro at Water Dragon Gallery

Toro breaks free from society’s expectations in “The Madness of Toro,” which is on view until Aug. 9 at the Water Dragon Gallery, second floor, Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

For information, e-mail thewaterdragon@yuchengcomuseum.org.