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March 28, 2011 | 12:00am

‘21 Women’ at Mag:net Katipunan

MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of International Women’s Month, Mag:net highlights the cherished creations of women contemporary artists who coiled, bent and smashed through the margins of social structures in “21 Women,” which is on view until March 30 at Mag:net Katipunan, 335 Agcor Bldg., Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC.

Featured artists are Amy Aragon, Katrina Bello, Ringo Bunoan, Annie Cabigting, Bea Camacho, Lena Cobangbang, Christina Dy, Patricia Eustaquio, Kiri Dalena, Pardo de Leon, Lara delos Reyes, Ranelle Dial, Eleanor Giron, Lea Lim, Nikki Luna, Lani Maestro, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Risa Recio, Roma Valles, Marija Vicente and MM Yu.

For inquiries, call 929-3191, e-mail info@magnetgalleries.com or visit www.magnetgallereis.com.

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‘2011 Walong Filipina sa Ngalan ng Kalikasan’ at Liongoren Gallery

Liongoren Gallery pays tribute to eight exemplary Filipinos, each doing their work for the environment in “2011 Walong Filipina sa Ngalan ng Kalikasan: Parangal sa mga Alagad ng Kalikasan,” which is on view at Liongoren Gallery, New York, Cubao, QC.

Walong Filipina (Eight Filipinas), an annual project of Liongoren Gallery, has shown the works of close to a hundred women artists and other notable women from various disciplines.

“Andy Orencio” by Jeannie Tan

The show honors the works of Gonzalo Catan, inventor and advocate of organic products; Dr. Metodio Palaypay, zero-waste managerment expert; Fr. Alfredo Albor, forest conservationist; Lutgardo Abad, cultural worker; Col. Romeo Magsilos, Marikina chief of police, “No to Plastic” campaigner; Andy Orencio, artist and gardener; Dr. Warlito Laquihon, agriculturist; and Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, former Health secretary and herbalist.

The eight women artists who will pay tribute to them are Lena Cobangbang, Marika Constantino, Marina Cruz, Hermogena Borja “Nene” Lungay, Goldie Poblador, Jeannie Tan, Josie Tionko, and Pam Yan-Santos.

For details, call 912-4319 or visit http://walong filipina.worldpress.com.

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Jonathan Olazo at Paseo Gallery

Jonathan Olazo holds “The Dionysian Johnesian,” which is on view until April 30 at Paseo Gallery, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.

For information, call 706-5514.

A painting by Jonathan Olazo

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‘More than Friends’ in Shanghai

Hamzah Marbella and select child artists across China hold “More than Friends: Philippines and China @ 35,” which opens on April 3 at the Children’s Palace in Shanghai. The show runs until April 10.

At 10, Marbella is the youngest member of the Art Association of the Philippines. The artist won the top prize (youth category) in South Korea’s postage stamp contest in Seoul and a United Nations art competition in New York City.

For inquiries, call 403-1976, SMS 0908-8886875 or e-mail manager@hamzahmarbella.com.

An artwork by Hamzah Marbella

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JR Diaz at Ricco Renzo

JR Diaz mounts his 10th solo show titled “Journeys,” which opens on March 31 at Ricco Renzo Galleries & Caffe, ground floor, LRI Design Plaza, 210 N. Garcia St., Bel-Air II, Makati City. The show runs until April 28.

For details, call 898-2542, e-mail art@riccorenzo.com or visit www.riccorenzo.com.

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Marty McCorkle at Lolo Dad’s Brasserie

Marty McCorkle explores legends and folklore of both the Philippines and of classical Greeks in “Legendary,” which is on view until April 25 at Lolo Dad’s Brasserie, 6750 Ayala Ave., Makati City.

For information, call 813-6750, SMS 0917-8356235 or visit www.lolodadsbrasserie.com.