Gallery News: ‘BenCab X Secret Fresh’ at Ronac Art Center

MANILA, Philippines - Secret Fresh presents “BenCab X Secret Fresh,” the limited-edition, collectible toy sculptures by National Artist Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera, which is on view until Aug. 29 at the Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Ave. near Santolan Rd., Greenhills, San Juan.

For inquiries, call 570-9815.

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Salvador Arellano at Galeria Lienzo

A painting by Salvador Arellano

Salvador Arellano showcases his equine and gamefowl art in his solo show, which opens on Aug. 29 at Galeria Lienzo, second floor, Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For information, call or SMS 0917-8785049.

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Adeste Deguilmo at Artes Orientes

“In the Shadows of Cain” by Adeste Deguilmo

Adeste Deguilmo pays homage to the SAF 44 in “In the Shadows of Cain,” which is on view at Artes Orientes Gallery, second floor, Serendra Piazza, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For details, call 401-0750.

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Gerry and Gary Joquico at Galerie Anna

“A Bout de Souffle” by Gerry and Gary Joseph Joquico

Father and son Gerry and Gary Joquico hold “A Bout de Souffle,” which opens on Aug. 21 at Galerie Anna, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Sept. 4.

The title is derived from the landmark 1960 film Breathless by New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard. A critical dialogue from the film — “What we are determines what we do” — impels the works.

For inquiries, call 470-9869.

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Joel Mendez and Nino Cubacub at Big and Small

“In This Corner” by Dr. Joel Mendez and Nino Cubacub

Dr. Joel Mendez and Nino Cubacub channel the famous “interaction” exhibition of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, immortalized by the poster of the two “battling” artists in “In This Corner,” which opens on Aug. 21 at Mendez Big and Small Gallery, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For information, call or SMS 0917-8482691.

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Patricia Perez Eustaquio at Silverlens

“Casting Figures” by Patricia Eustaquio

Patricia Perez Eustaquio wrestles with the idea of pursuit and the consolatory results reached through the unfulfilled courses of vanity and appetite — two lingering forces that remain contrived within our perception of what is imagined and what is real — in “The Hunters Enter the Woods,” which opens on Aug. 22 at Silverlens, second floor, YMC Bldg. 2, 2320 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City. The show runs until Sept. 19.

For details, call 816-0044 or visit www.silverlensgalleries.com.

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Al Perez at Art Asia

“Nude in Watercolor” by Al Perez

Al Perez holds his solo show “Body Scape,” which opens on Aug. 21 at Art Asia, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Sept. 4.

Featured models are Ara Mina, Rossana Roces, Tracy Torres, Maui Taylor, Mocha Unson, Diana Zubiri, Thea Alvarez, SK Allupig, among others.

For information, call 634-5945.

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‘Byutipul’ at Ysobel Art Gallery

A painting by Nunelucio Alvarado

Nunelucio Alvarado reflects how society understands and interprets identity more than showing its physiological imitation in “Byutipul,” which is on view until Aug. 26 at Ysobel Art Gallery, second floor, Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For inquiries, call 576-4758.

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Dino Gabito at ArtistSpace, Ayala Museum

“Shroud #19” by Dino Gabito

Dino Gabito created, modeled, drew and painted himself and his life in shrouds in  “Ignore the Noise,” which is on view until Aug. 27 at ArtistSpace, Ayala Museum, Makati City.

A sequel to his first solo show “Shroud Ides of March,” the exhibit tells Dino’s story of how the last 18 months have been for him as a young artist. His shrouds on canvas conform but also cover. They embrace what they keep hidden. They protect what lies within.

For details, call 759-8288 or email artistspace@ayalafoundation.org.   

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‘Lipad’ at Durer Art Gallery

One of the artworks featured in “Lipad”

Aleah Rose Angeles, Kenneth Batubatan, Jotyl Jan Bermudez, Reynard Borillo, Aubrey Caabay, Nino Cubacub, King Nelson Duyan, Aubrey Fajardo, Johanne Gumama, Sherwin Mara, Martin Maturan, Joel Mendez, MD, Romilo Nadonza, MB Pacquing, Alvin Paraguison, Dominick Pilapil, Rene Pilapil, Alvin Sales, JM Saycon, Joen Sudlon, Nikki Tangiday, Jong Tangiday and Qric John Batularan hold “Lipad,” which is on view until Sept. 15 at Durer Art Gallery, One Oasis Condo, Ecowest Drive, Ecoland, Davao City.

For inquiries, call or SMS 0909-1015235 or email mendezbigandsmall.com.ph.