Gallery News: Arturo Luz at Manila Contemporary

MANILA, Philippines - Arturo Luz juxtaposes 40 new paintings and 20 never before seen vintage photographs in “Arturo Luz: Recent Paintings and Vintage Photographs,” which opens on April 10 at Manila Contemporary, Whitespace, 2314 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Brgy. Magallanes, Makati City. The show runs until May 12.

The rare still-life photographs taken in 1993 reveal Luz’s keen interest in photography and admiration of Japanese design. Photographed using a Hasselblad camera, each black and white image features arrangements of Japanese kiri boxes (storage boxes for ceramics made out of kiri wood) and seashells from Luz’s personal collection of objects.

The show is in collaboration with The Crucible Gallery.

For inquiries, call 576-5024 or visit www.manilacontemporary.com.

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‘Beginnings’ at Kaida Contemporary Gallery

Teo Alagao, Amos, Mark Dawn Arcamo, Florence Cinco, Joey Cobcobo, Melvin Culaba, Rene Cuvos, Thom Daquioag, Mael De Guzman, Boyet De Mesa, Camille Dela Rosa, Demosthenes Campos, Alee Garibay, Shalimar Rose Gonzaga, Daniel Jacinto, Marlon Magbanua, Raffy Napay, Poch Naval, Kaye O’Yek, Odang, Jay Pacena, Anthony Palomo, Mervin Pimentel, Amiel Gerald Roldan, Elmer Roslin, Kirby Roxas, Jerson Samson, Isidro Santos, Frederick Sausa and Janelle Tang dissect the constant rebirth of the artistic process in “Beginnings,” which opens on March 31 at Kaida Contemporary Gallery, 45 Scout Madriñan St., South Triangle, QC.

The show runs until April. 20.

For details, call 709-0289 or e-mail kaida529@yahoo.com.ph.

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‘Minhwa: The Meaning of Symbols in Folk Painting’ at the Korean Cultural Center

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines and the Association of Korean Folk Painting Artists hold “Minhwa: The Meaning of Symbols in Folk Painting,” which is on view until April 30 at the Korean Cultural Center, second floor, Mancor Corporate Center, 32nd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Participating artists are Kim Sang Cheol, Lee Mun Song, Lee Jung Dong, Eom Jae Kwon, Song Chang Soo, Youn In Soo, Keum Goang Bok and Noh Yong Sik.

“Minhwa” or Korean folk painting is a work of art deeply embedded in the cultural consciousness of the people from which it came from, with the history of the times from when it was born rooted within the colors, strokes and symbols of the figures.

For information, call 555-1711.

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‘Picture Imperfect’ at Mo_Space

Catalina Africa, Poklong Anading, Yason Banal, Ringo Bunoan, Roberto Chabet, Mariano Ching, Kiri Dalena, Jed Escueta, Nona Garcia, Katya Guerrero, Nilo Ilarde, Sam Kiyoumarsi, Cocoy Lumbao, At Maculangan, Lani Maestro, Jet Melencio, Paul Mondok, Mawen Ong, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Soler Santos, Yasmin Sison, Gerardo Tan, Weather Bureau and MM Yu mount “Picture Imperfect,” which is on view at Mo_Space, third floor, Mos Design Bldg., B2 Bonifacio High Street, Global City, Taguig.

Chabet curates the show.

For details, visit www.mo-space.net.

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Leon Gallery holds auction

Leon Gallery will hold its second auction offering on April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the ground floor, Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Preview is from March 20 to April 5, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Works of old masters and established artists will be on the block, mostly coming from important family estates.

Among the choice masterworks are by National Artists Fernado Amorsolo, Arturo Luz, Jose Joya, J. Elizalde Navarro, H.R. Ocampo, Vicente Manansala, Ang Kiukok and Napoleon Abueva.

Other artworks are by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Fernando Zobel, Juvenal Sanso, Macario Vitalisa, Lao Lianben, Ronald Ventura, Alex van Hagen, Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., Loreto Racuya, Mark Justiniano, Raul Piedra, Roberto Chabet, Oscar Navarro, Joel Welbart Bartolome, Vincent Ramos, Norma Belleza, Mariano Madarang, Edwin Wilwayco, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., Romulo Olazo, Domingo  Celis, Teodoro Buenaventura, Jose B. David, Dominador Castañeda, Demetrio Diego, Philip Victor, Maya Muñuz, Lee Aguinaldo, Jeff Dizon, Oscar Zalameda, Romeo Tabuena, Raul J. Lebajo, Raul Isidro, Angelito Antonio, Gabriel Barredo, Emilio Aguilar Cruz, Elias Laxa, Gabriel Custodio, Mideo Cruz, Hugo Yonzon, Fernando Modesto, Nena Saguil, Ernesto Carratala, Diosdado M. Lorenzo, Mia Herbosa, Eduardo Castrillo, Winner Jumalon, Alfredo Carmelo, Danilo Dalena, Max Lalata, Ciara Sevilla, Jaypee Samson, Nunelucio Alvarado and Carlo Calma.

For inquiries, call 846-7416 or visit www.leon-gallery.com.