Gallery News
German contemporary artists at The Metro Gallery
MANILA, Philippines - André Butzer, Michael Conrads, Lisa Herfeldt, Andreas Hofer, Volker Hueller, Dennis Loesch, Anna McCarthy, Jonathan Meese, Julia Pfaller, Hank Schmidt in der Beek, Rouven Schmitt, Malte Urbschat, Thomas Winkler, Ulrich Wulff and Sebastian Zarius present a broad spectrum of contemporary art — from drawings, collages, paintings and etchings to prints and sculptures — in “Ang Dalawang Agila,” which is on view until March 12 at The Metro Gallery, 455 P. Guevarra St., San Juan, Metro Manila.
The show is the third exhibition of German contemporary art in Manila.
Timo Roter Hansen curates the exhibit. Hansen, the initiator of the project, is studying Filipino language and culture studies, ethnology and art history and has been active as an artist and curator in the Philippines since 2004.
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National Artist Carlos Quirino celebrates birth centennial
The birth centennial of Carlos Quirino (1900-1999), 1997 National Artist of the Philippines for Historical Literature, will be observed this year with a series of events that highlights his prowess as a writer, scholar, sportsman, bibliophile and his invaluable contributions to the study of Philippine history, starting with “Pen, Paper and Bookmaking: The Life of Carlos Quirino,” which is on view until April 10 at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City.
The exhibit showcases Quirino’s craft with a display of over 70 items from the Quirino family archives and private collections, including manuscripts, diaries, personal letters, memorabilia and rare books from his vast personal library.
The show also features a specially commissioned film by Vibal Foundation with interviews with artists and scholars such as National Artist F. Sionil Jose, Alejandro Roces, Manuel Quezon III, Corazon Alvina, Gilda Cordero Fernando and Reni Roxas. Weekly informal lectures by Quirino’s contemporaries and friends on his work will supplement the exhibition.
Alongside the exhibit, Vibal Foundation (VFI) launches a coffee-table reprint of Quirino’s book, Philippine Cartography, a landmark history of Philippine maps and their cartographers.
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Armando Toleza and Rustom Villamor at Armando’s Art Gallery
Armando Toleza and Rustom Villamor mount “Kaanyag Art Exhibit,” which is on view until Feb. 28 at Armando’s Art Gallery in Calbayog City.
The show is presented in celebration of the National Arts Month and in keeping with the centennial year of the Diocese of Calbayog City.
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‘In Transit, In Threes’ at Hiraya Gallery
Norberto Carating, Fernando Modesto, Manuel Ocampo, Jojo Austria, Lindslee, Nisael Agag, Vincent Balandra and Randalf Dilla present a collage of visual works in “In Transit, In Threes,” which is on view until March 6 at Hiraya Gallery, 305 UN Avenue, Ermita, Manila.
For inquiries, call 523-3331, e-mail hiraya@info.com.ph or visit www.hiraya.com.
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Jose Ibay at Galerie Anna
Jose Ibay showcases portraits of rock idols in “Rock Attack,” which is on view until March 6 at Galerie Anna, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
For information, call 567-9483, 470-2511, e-mail galerieanna.events@yahoo.com or visit www.galerieanna.com.
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‘Magnum Asupre’ at BlueWings ArtSpace
Lynyrd Paras, Don Djerassi Dalmacio, Beejay Esper, Dex Fernandez, Rommel Celespara, Darrel Ballesteros, Al Rashdi Muhammad, Jessie Mondares, Arvin Javier, Jerald Samson, Okto, Byrz Montanez, Gani Simpliciano, Janel Tan, Errol Orbida, Jeje Alvarez, Rolf Campos, Roy Salvador, Albert Sy, Maria Eugene Aniar, Niko Samson, Anthony Josef Aniar, Epjhey Pacheco, Zeus Bascon, Joel Quinones, Shenandoah, Pacete, Jimmuel, Magat, Eagle Pacete, JD Candido, Uma Relevante, Janelle Tang, Mark Salvatus, Guada Ramos, Nina Fides Garcia, Mark Arcano, Jovie Aguila, John Eugene Avila, Kos Dongogan, Andrew Madrid, Albert Capistrano, Pau Reyes, Chester Calayag, Rommell Gorospe, Brian Teves, Sidney Valdez, Mark Arcamo, Cyrill Turao, JM Navarro, James Esguerra and David Viray celebrate the fictional Filipino superhero in “Magnum Asupre 3,” which is on view at BlueWings ArtSpace, second floor, Rafa’s Deli+Café, 10-C Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, QC.
For details, call 426-2970 or e-mail bluewingsartspace@yahoo.com.
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Renato Ong at Art Informal
Renato Ong threads the fine line between creating playthings and creating play elements in “Tumba-Tumba,” which opens on Feb. 25 at Art Informal, 277 Connecticut St., Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City.
For inquiries, telefax 725-8518 or visit www.artinformal.com.
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‘In Fairness Art Exposition’ at Finale Art File
Israel Remo, Jobi Guanzon, Robert Langenegger and Pow Martinez liberate art from its pretty package and present its awesome and sometimes violent force that compels viewers to stop, look and listen in “In Fairness Art Exposition,” which is on view until Feb. 28 at the Tall Gallery of Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza Compound, Gate 1, 2241 Pasong Tamo, Makati City.
For inquiries, visit www.finaleartfile.com.
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‘Minimum Yields Maximum’ in LA
MM Yu, Roya Falahi, Yason Banal, Ringo Bunoan, Joshua Callaghan, Kent Familton, Louie Cordero, Hong-An Truong, Reanne Estrada, Poklong Anading, Lena Cobangbang and Gary-Ross Pastrana hold “Minimum Yields Maximum” which is on view until March 20 at Monte Vista, 5442 Monte Vista St., Los Angeles, California.
The group show features works by artists from the Philippines, Vietnam and Los Angeles.
Along with the exhibition, Monte Vista also launched Sarita See’s (Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, University of Michigan) book The Decolonized Eye: Filipino American Art and Performance.
Gina Osterloh curates the exhibit.
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‘Paper View’ at Tala Gallery
Adrian Evangelista, Albert Sy, Alvin Capistrano, Anthony Palomo, Astrud Castillo, Benedict Abigan, Bjorn Calleja, Carmela Cucueco, Catherine Jao, Cermina Yambao, Cesar dela Torre, CJ Tañedo, Corky Cayabyab, Dansoy Coquilla, Dexter Sy, Dino Gabito, Don Salubayba, Edric Go, Egg Fiasco, Eman Santos, Errol Oribda, Giovanni dela Rosa, Hendrik Lerios, Iggy Rodriguez, James Esguerra, Janice Young, Jason Montinola, Jenny Angel Ang, Jepoy Almario, Jesse Mondares, Jigger Cruz, JJ Zamoranos, Jojo Elisan, Jun Cristobal, Kim Hamilton Sulit, Leonardo Onia, LJ Ablola, Maco Allas, Mark Realuyo, Maurice Risulmi, Neil Nasilan, Nemo Aguila, Omar-Sam Ramos, Ramel Villas, Ramon Rafhael Banzon, Rovi Salegumba, Sam Penaso, Tyago Almario, David Ryan Viray, Vladimir Grutas, Waldy Chavez, Ysa Gernale, Rolf Domini Ramos, Eds Avancena and Ira Navarro Tan mount “Paper View” which is on view until March 13 at Tala Gallery, 100 Scout de Guia St., Kamuning, QC.
For details, call 441-1267, 401-0337 or SMS 0917-6063222.
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‘Dayo’ at Verve Gallery
Buen Abrigo, Paul Acena, Beatrice Alcala, Carlo Aranton, Kathleen Baredo, Antares Gomez, Macarius Capones, Mhara Cruz, Corpse Corpuz, Raphael David, Mity dela Pena, P. Luis Francisco, Eleanor Giron, Neil Jason Grantoza, RJ Lapeña, Amanda Legasto, Avantika Mathur, Richard Montero, Jed Nacabuan, Mimsy Sermonia, Ioannis Sicuya and Adeodatus Sta. Juana hold “Dayo” which is on view until May 31 at Verve Gallery, One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites, Tagaytay City.
For inquiries, e-mail vervegallery@ymail.com or visit www.onetagaytayplace.com.
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Jason Montinola at The Big & Small Gallery
Jason Montinola presents a darker peek through his own looking glass, where the world (as we see it) is but a dark, ghastly carnival of sorts in “Black Carnival,” which on view at The Big & Small Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
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‘Q10’ at Britania Art Projects
In celebration of the Philippine Arts Month, Britania Art Projects presents its new batch of bold, young contemporary artists they will represent in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia art scene for 2010 in “Q10,” is on view until March 10 at the Britania Art Projects, 12 Tesoro Corner Complex, New York St. corner Sgt. Catolos, Cubao, Q.C.
They are Malyn Bonayog, Nelson Bosita, Josue Mangrobang Jr., Joseph de Juras, PJ Jalandoni and Julamard Vicente.
For information, call 502-0868, SMS 0917-5612007 or e-mail britaniaartproject@gmail.com.
