Gallery News: Martin Honasan and Dexter Sy at Boston Gallery

MANILA, Philippines - Martin Honasan and Dexter Sy hold back-to-back solo shows — “Soil” and “All Things Pass,” respectively — which open on Aug. 23 at Boston Gallery, 72 Boston St., corner Lantana St., Cubao, QC.

Honasan showcases a series of meditations on human finitude, freedom and identity in “Soil,” while Sy attempts to synthesize the random thoughts, memories or symbols that seem to have piled up in his mind in “All Things Pass.”

For inquiries, call 722-9205 or email aceboston@yahoo.com.

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Francis Arnaez at Avellana Art Gallery

Francis Arnaez presents visual narratives of his diary notes given textured rein in his re-telling in “Shoe Strewn Diary,” which is on view until Aug. 30 at Avellana Art Gallery, 2680 F. B. Harrison St., Pasay City.

For details, call 833-8357 or email  avellana_gallery@yahoo.com.

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Maki and Jodam Allingam at Galeria de las Islas

Galeria de las Islas presents “Two Men Down Under,” a two-man show by Aboriginal artist Maki and Jodam Allingam of Papua New Guinea, which is on view until Aug. 30 at Galeria de las Islas, 774 Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila.

The show features Maki’s collection of paintings that depict conventional symbols that are widely used in the art of the Central and Western desert regions of Australia, and Allingam’s marble sculptures.

For information, call 527-2113 or email galeriadelasislas@yahoo.com.

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Renz Baluyot at Galerie Anna

Renz Baluyot challenges the viewers to regard ignored or despised objects and scenery as signifiers of conflict between the individual and society in “Standstill,” which opens tomorrow at Galerie Anna, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For inquiries, call 470-2511 or visit www.galerieanna.com.