Gallery News: MM Yu, Allan Balisi and Karl Castro at Silverlens

MANILA, Philippines - Silverlens presents three simultaneous solo shows — “Beggars Fortress” by Allan Balisi, “Landpaintings” by MM Yu and “Two Things” by Karl Castro — which open on Jan. 9 at Silverlens, SLab, and 20SQ, respectively, 2320 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City. The shows run until Feb. 8.

For inquiries, call 816-0044 or e-mail info@silverlensgalleries.com.

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Ambie Abaño at Altro Mondo

Ambie Abaño creates an interesting discussion on woman as a subject or an object of art and woman as an art practitioner in “Lifted Veils,” which opens on Jan. 9 at Altro Mondo Arte Contemporanea, third floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati City. The show runs until Jan. 31.

For details, call 501-3270 or e-mail info@altromondo.ph.

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Gerardo Tan at Now Gallery+Auctions

Gerardo Tan presents a layered memory of Spain through a collection of archeological objects — materials he gathered during his visit to the Spanish capital — in “From the Gray Line,” which opens tomorrow at Now Gallery+Auctions, ground floor, Ecoplaza Bldg., Unit G05, 2305 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City. The show runs until Jan. 20.

Gray Line is the subway system that Tan constantly used while exploring Madrid.

For information, call 555-0683 or e-mail info@nowgallery.net.

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Benjie Torrado at Avellana Gallery

Benjie Torrado gives viewers a glimpse of his metaphysical musings through the meticulous technique of engraved imagery in “Silvercord,” which is on view until Jan. 11 at Avellana Gallery, 2680 F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City.

For inquiries, call 833-8357.