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The title “artist” is too easily thrown around these days.

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Renowned visual and installation artist Junyee recently received the University of the Philippines 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award for Culture and Arts.

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The local art scene has been thriving of late.

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In the 1970s, while studying at the University of the Philippines, Junyee set fire to everything that he owned, save for three pairs of pants, in an act that consummated a slow but progressive, much-desired purgation.

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The older I get, the less I’m inclined to leave the house, unless it’s for some exotic destination like Paris, Penang, and my poker club.

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