MANILA, Philippines - Ayala Museum presents “Journey into Space: The Visual Odyssey of Fernando Zobel,” which opens tomorrow at the Third Floor Galleries of Ayala Museum, Makati City. The show runs until Oct. 5.
The exhibit serves as a visual walkthrough of Fernando Zobel’s transition from a more figurative style to his signature meditative, harmonious abstract works, composed primarily of calligraphic lines, gradients and even the positive use of space.
For details, call 759-8288.
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Driven to Abstraction’ at Renaissance Gallery
In celebration of its 11th anniversary, Renaissance Gallery presents “Driven to Abstraction,” which is on view at SM Art Center, the Artwalk, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
The show features the works of Max Balatbat, Bien Benitez, Benji Bisaya, Marco Coching, Arley Craig, Jane Ebarle, Fitz Herrera, Josef Laureano, Cid Reyes, Aner Sebastian, Sio Montera, and Valen Valerio. The highlights are the works of master abstractionists National Artists Hernando R. Ocampo, Jose Joya and Arturo Luz, as well as Malang, Romulo Olazo, Gus Albor, Lao Lianben, and Nestor Vinluan.
For details, call 637-3101.
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Group show at Galerie Astra
Yob Achacruz, Pandy Aviado, Jeff Dizon, Hermisanto, Joey Ibay, Junyee, Raul Lebajo, Bong Paz, Alan Rivera, Cesare A.X. Syjuco and Roy Veneracion hold a group show, which opens on July 10 at Galerie Astra, 210 LRI Business Plaza, Nicanor Garcia St. (Reposo), Bel-Air, Makati.
Gus Albor curates the exhibit.
For details, call 890-3988.
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Eros Basilio and Jose Tence Ruiz at Kaida Contemporary
Eros Basilio and Jose Tence Ruiz focus on women, either as muse or mistress of circumstance in “Fandanggo sa Takip-Silim,” which opens on July 13 at Kaida Contemporary, 45 Scout Madriñan, Bgy. South Triangle, QC.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0927-9297129 or email Kaida529@yahoo.com.ph.
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Aguinaldo, Hizon and BenCab at BenCab Museum
BenCab Museum holds simultaneous shows —”Transposition” by Leonard Aguilando, “Philippine Revolutionary Army” by Dan H. Hizon and “Life of Rizal” by BenCab — which are on view until Aug. 31 at Gallery Indigo and Print Gallery, respectively, of BenCab Museum, Km. 6, Asin Rd., Tuba, Metro Baguio.
For information, call (74) 442-7165.
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Works by Filipino masters at M Gallery
As its initial offering, M Gallery showcases its collection of works by Filipino masters Manansala, Ocampo, Legaspi and Alcuaz, as well as the masterworks of Gabriel Custodio, Cesar Buenaventura, Salvador Cabrera, Roger San Miguel, Oscar Navarro, Paco Gorospe and Cesar Amorsolo of the so-called Amorsolo School, which are on view at M Gallery, 2131 Taft Ave., near Buendia, Makati (beside EGI Building).
For inquiries, call 551-6343.
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Rishab Tibon at Art Elements Asian Gallery
Roger “Rishab” Tibon invites viewers to step into a fantasy world in “Musings,” which is on view until July 21 at Art Elements Asian Gallery, third floor, SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
For inquiries, call 519-9683 or email artelements@surfshop.net.ph.
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Anthony Castillo at UPV Art Gallery
Anthony Castillo reconnects with his comfort zone in “Moments of Clarity,” which runs until July 11 at the UPV Art Gallery in Iloilo City.
Martin Genodepa curates the exhibit.
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‘How Did Architects Respond Immediately After 3/11?’ at the UP Asian Center
The Japan Foundation, Manila — in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the UP Asian Center — holds the traveling exhibition “How Did Architects Respond Immediately After 3/11? (The Great East Japan Earthquake)” which is on view until July 14.
Through visual and text panels, as well as models and video presentations, the show highlights the numerous projects dedicated to the rebuilding of both structures and communities devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
For information, call 811-6155 to 58 or email upacmuseum@gmail.com.