MANILA, Philippines - Addie Cukingnan pays homage to her Chinese lineage in “Legacy,” which opens on Aug. 5. The show runs until Aug. 28 at Paseo Gallery’s showrooms in Glorietta 4, The Artspace, Ayala Center in Makati, and at the Artwalk, fourth floor, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
Cukingnan alludes to the traditional Chinese brush and black ink medium through the adaptation of Western chiaroscuro and tenebrism, characterized by dramatic contrast between light and darkness.
For inquiries, call 728-0168.
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Martie Datu at Green Sun Building, Makati
Martie Datu gives viewers a peek into her childhood in “Through Their Eyes,” which is on view until July 31 at the Green Sun Bldg., Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City.
For information, visit www.martiedatu.com. or email hello@martiedatu.com.
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‘Mga Putikero’ at Ysobel Art Gallery
Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, Joey De Castro, Pablo Capati III, Benjie Ranada, Joe Geraldo and Holtz Javier explore the meaning, beauty and craft of ceramic art in “Mga Putikero,” which is on view until Aug. 3 at Ysobel Art Gallery, second floor, Shops at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
For information, call 576-4758 or SMS 0928-5071117.
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‘Buhay Pinoy’ at Ricco Renzo
David “Baste” Justimbaste, Paul Gustilo and Jun Tivi hold “Buhay Pinoy,” which opens on July 30 at Ricco Renzo Art Gallery, Suite 206, LRI Design Plaza, Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air 2, Makati City.
For details, call 896-2545 or SMS 0917-1262.