Gallery News: Napoleon Abueva at Met Museum

MANILA, Philippines - Metropolitan Museum of Manila pays homage to National Artist Napoleon Abueva in “Abueva: The Power of Form,” which is on view until Jan. 31, 2014 at the Met Museum, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila.
The Abueva retrospective features the artist’s monumental sculptures from various collection representing his works from 1950s to 2009.
For details, call 708-7828 or visit www.metmuseum.ph.

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Rhea Dela Rosa and Herzon Dela Rosa at Antojos Restaurante

Rhea Dela Rosa and Herzon Dela Rosa showcase their works to liven up a Spanish-inspired restaurant in San Juan in “Verve: First Exhibition,” which is on view until Jan. 10, 2014 at Antojos Restaurante, 3 Gen. De Jesus, Little Baguio, near Xavier School, San Juan.

For inquiries, call 463-8496.

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‘Art of the Loom’ at Yuchengco Museum

Yuchengo Museum presents antique and modern binakul, a textile pattern handwoven on a small scale in Ilocos, in “Art of the Loom,” which is on view until Jan. 25, 2014 at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., Makati City.
The show features modern-day applications of binakul, such as binakul and snakeskin clutches fashioned by couturier Pepito Albert, a modern-day lamp by designer Olivia d’Aboville, boleros by Victoria de Borja, flats by Ruby Diaz Roa, and creations by designer Jojie Lloren especially made for the exhibit.
Admission fees are P100 for adults; P50, students (15 years old and up); P25, children and senior citizens.
For inquiries, call 889-1234 or e-mail info@yuchengcomuseum.org.   

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Jaime Zobel’s tunnel of joy

The latest mural of photographer and artist Jaime Zobel in the Greenbelt tunnel — comprised of photos and installations  of traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns or parol — carries an inspiring message of thanksgiving and greater giving. He says, “The magic and miracle of a million colored lights warm and glow in our hearts as we dream of Christmas. As we celebrate the treasures of this yuletide we thank you and wish you more beautiful memories  that inspire greater giving throughout your life.”

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Jacinto and Gelladula at Galerie Anna

Galerie Anna presents two simultaneous solo shows — “Tender Hollow Surface” by JC Jacinto and “Pas de Deux” by Proceso Gelladula — slated from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2014 at Galeria Anna, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.  
“Tender Hollow Surface” is Jacinto’s investigation on the degradation of the human body brought by the ravages of time, age and disease, with dire consequences for man’s overweening esteem of beauty.
As a choreographer, Gelladula considers dance as a natural subject for his art with specific focus on pas de deux.
For information, call 634-2704 or SMS 0918-4977013.

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Elmer Roslin at Nova Gallery

Elmer Roslin holds “Circa,” which is on view until Jan. 10, 2014 at Nova Gallery, Warehouse 12A, La Fuerza Plaza Compound, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.
For details, call 392-7797 or e-mail gallerynova@gmail.com.  

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‘Ka-Mukha’ at Cevio Art Haus

Bastedor Art Project, together with Art Tempo Manila and MindPool Inc., holds a fundraising exhibit titled “Ka-Mukha,” which is on view until Dec. 23 at Cevio Art Haus, 60 San Isidro St., Pasig City.
Featured artists are Joseph Ablay, Dominique Alfonso, Arnica Acantilado, Hermes Alegre, Max Balatbat, Grandier Bella, Art Bermido, Elmer Borlongan, EJ Cabangon, Cee Cadid, Demosthenes Campos, Roen Capule, Buds Convocar, Melvin Culaba, Gary Custodio, Thomas Daquioag, Ferdinand Doctolero, Clarence Eduarte, Adrian Evangelista, Noell El Farol, Mans Gonzales, Ronald Jeresano, Jonathan Joven, Julius Legaspi, Ram Mallari, Lotsu Manes, Norlie Meimban, Francis Nacion, Rodel Omampo, Jim Orencio, Juno Parungao, Omi Reyes, Eman Santos, Jerson Samson, Julius Samson, Reynaldo Samson, Aner Sebastian, Fernando Sena, CJ Tanedo, JR Urao, Mike Velasco, Michael Vincent Zacarias, Xander Zalceta and Pinggot Zulueta.
Proceeds of the exhibit will be for the benefit of the Art Discovery and Learning Foundation Inc., and will be used for a feeding program of street children, and in organizing the accidental insurance for Filipino artists.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0927-4239259.