MANILA, Philippines - Ayala Museum will host the “27th Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE) Homecoming†show, which opens on June 4 at the Ground Floor Gallery, Ayala Museum, Makati City. The show runs until July 7.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Philippine’s participation in the annual AIAE, represented by the country’s most distiguished contemporary artists.
With the theme “Asian Soil,†the show touches on idioms and concepts such as shared roots, origins and creation, territory and identity.
Participating Filipino artists are National Artist Benedicto “BenCab†Cabrera, Ferdinand Cacnio, Ramon Orlina, Ambie Abaño, Pandy Aviado, Marina Cruz, Vincent de Pio, Janos Delacruz, Aileen Lanuza, Nemi Miranda, Raffy Napay, Susan Fetalvero-Roces, Eghai Roxas, Don Salubayba and Rodel Tapaya.
For details, e-mail museuminquiry@ayalamuseum.org.
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Maria Taniguchi at ArtBasel 44 in Switzerland
Silverlens presents a solo exhibition by Maria Taniguchi, which is slated from June 13 to 16 at the Statements section of Art Basel 44 in Basel, Switzerland.
This marks the first time that a Philippine gallery participates in the fair.
Taniguchi’s work develops from an interest in organizational structures. Her practice evolves in parallel strands. On one hand, she narrows down on methodology by utilizing techniques of image processing, series and repetition.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0917-5874011 or e-mail info@silverlensgalleries.com.
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‘Bagong Panahon’ at Galerie Anna
Jonathan Castro, Jamel Obnamia, Paul Eric Roca, Joey Cobcobo, Mark Bardiñas, Michael Bacol, Erik Sausa, Janelle tang, Hubert Fucio, John Isidro Santos, Amiel Roldan, Khalik Salih Versoza,
Mark Arcamo and Alexander de Moscoso showcase scroll-type paintings that tackle Filipino contemporary concepts in “Bagong Panahon,†which is on view until June 8 at Galerie Anna, The Artwalk, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
For inquiries, call 470-2511 or visit www.galerieanna.com.
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View allTeresita Mapua at ArtGalileia
Teresita Mapua looks into hidden connections in a bid to awaken people and make them see what is going on behind the scenes on a global scale in “Questions,†which opens on June 6 at ArtGalileia, second floor, The Fort Pointe Bldg., 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The show runs until June 19.
Teresita is the granddaughter of archiect and Mapua Institute of Technology founder Tomas Mapua.
For details, call 808-6272.
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‘Come Together’ at Galeria de las Islas
Pintig Art Circle (Pinturang Himig) pays homage to popular Beatles’ songs in “Come Together,†which is on view until June 21 at Galeria de las Islas, third floor, Silahis Center, 774 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.
Participating artists are Nestor Ong, Clara Ong, Vanessa Ong, Emmalyn Batto, Rei Ayaton, Romy Salazar, Nitz Hernaex, Jun Tivi, Bert Monserrat, Ding Royales and Danilo Sola Lodronio.
For information, call 527-2113 or e-mail galeriadelasislas@yahoo.com.
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Vinson Yap at Ricco Renzo Gallery
Vinson Yap explores his own sentiments and passions and bequeaths these in his favorite subjects — the sun, moon, wind and the flora and fauna that inhabit the landscapes of his soul — in “Nature’s Song,†which opens on June 5 at Ricco Renzo Gallery, LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air 2, Makati City. The show runs until June 27.
For inquiries, call 898-2545 or visit www.riccorenzo.com.
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Fernando Manipon at San Agustin Museum
Fernando “Pando†Manipon showcases his leaf paintings in “Santificado,†which is on view until June 17 at the San Agustin Museum Cloisters, San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila.
For details, call 526-6793.
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Nunelucio Alvarado at The Bar@1951
Nunelucio Alvarado and children Burgo, Bogie, Nuklar and Nonaliza hold “Lahi Alvarado,†which opens on June 7 at The Bar@1951, Adriatico St., Malate (near Remedios Circle). The show runs until July 7.
For information, e-mail akosinunelucioalvarado@gmail.com or butchaldana@yahoo.com.