VISUAL ARTS
GALLERIA DUEMILA
Temporal Dislocation. Images of nature pervade Trek Valdizno's abstraction, hidden in itself an array of painting techniques. Until Oct. 31. (210 Loring St., Pasay). 831.9990
HIRAYA GALLERY
Spherical. Pia Benitez Yupangco treats the sphere or circle simply as space and not as symbol until Oct. 31. (The Globe Tower, 32nd cor. 7th Ave., BGC, Taguig) 523.3331
ALTRO MONDO CREATIVE SPACE
Self. An exhibition of abstract works by Aner Sebastian, Valen Valero, Cid Reyes, Art Lozano, Binong Alvin Javier, Fonz Recto, Ian Fulgar, James Luigi, Jane Ebarle, and Sam Penaso. Curated by Valen Valero. (1159 Don Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati) 501.3270
RENAISSANCE GALLERY
Benevolent. Burn Aquino creates illusions of torn and peeled paper plastered on walls, as well as installation sculptures while Irish Galon illuminates crisis of identity in the throes between childhood and adolescence. (SM Megamall, Mandaluyong)
DUAL EXHIBITION AT MAKATI SHANGRI-LA
Perspective, Ida Robles dispenses life-lessons with charm and humor. Eyes of Nature, Ted Camahalan subject is a color-drenched celebration of ethnic tribes in Mindanao and Cordilleras. Until Oct. 31. (Ayala Ave., Makati). & 630.7677
UNVANQUISHED BY LYDIA VELASCO
The artist crystallizes her experience of her battle with cancer, its impact on her art, and her discovery of the power of the human spirit to withstand pain, fear, and anguish, with indomitable strength and faith in a Divine Presence. (Power Plant Mall, Makati) 696.3244
ARTE BETTINA
Unravelling Bettina: Foreseen and Ph D Brouhehe, artist-curator Melvin Culaba by turns casts a dark and damning diagnosis of the country’s insuperable social ills and a dire prognosis of its future. Participating artists are: Jojo Barja, Pong Bayog, Juanito Torres, Iggy Rodriguez, Eugene
SPACE ENCOUNTERS GALLERY
Cubillo, and Geofrey Ranchez. (Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati) 719.3855
Cycles, Itsy Macasaet-Dazo created a series of seemingly macabre subjects interlaced with colorful, dainty flora. Influenced by Asian and Scandinavian folk art, as well as botanical prints, she derives inspiration from specific experiences. Jem Magbanua’s A Topology of Everyday
Constellations traverses a similar vein. A study on time, temporality, and transformation as she juxtaposes images of domestic life with natural and urban vignettes. Until Oct. 18. (Padilla Bldg., Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig) Email: gallery. spaceencounters.net
ARTINFORMAL GREENHILLS
Phenomena, a group exhibition that brings together artists who explore the natural sciences in their art-making process. Participating artists: Juan Alcazaren, Corina Borromeo, Pin Calacal, CC, Gale Encarnacion, Samantha Feleo, Lilianna Manahan, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Spektacularis. Until Oct. 19. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills).
ARTINFORMAL MAKATI
An examination of small spaces packed with people or uncertainty are central to Rodel Tapaya's upcoming exhibition, On the Benefits of a Crowded
Space – Tapaya’s first gallery exhibition in the Philippines in almost a decade until Oct. 12. (The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati) Email: info@artinformal.com
ART ANTON
Sa Likod ng Tabing. Toti Cerda rearranges time, space, and medium, thus questioning the nature of visual perception until Oct. 10. (S Maison, Conrad Hotel Manila, Pasay) 551.3086
GALERIE ANNA
Full Frame. Watercolorist Erwin Mallari dutifully transposes his photographs into his chosen medium until Oct. 7. (SM Megamall, Mandaluyong).
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE
Alon! The Exhibit. A series of thought-provoking images of local surfers coming from – Siargao, La Union, Baler, Mati in Davao, Gubat in Sorsogon and Sabang Daguitan in Leyte – with accumulated plastic trash picked up from the beach in a fiveminute period. Also showcases solutions by social and community leaders, such as the transformation of accumulated plastic trash into plastic tiles and upcycled materials into stylish but sustainable fashion ensembles. Until Dec. 14. (950 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila)
ATENEO ART GALLERY
Yellow Ambiguities, curated by Fr. Jason Dy, SJ and Carlomar Daoana, on view until Jan. 5, 2020 at the Mr & Mrs Ching Tan Gallery and Mr & Mrs Chung Te Gallery; Ateneo Art Awards 2019, on view until Oct. 27 at the Fredesvinda Almeda Consunji Gallery, Ambeth R. Ocampo Gallery, Elizabeth Gokongwei Gallery, Alicia P Lorenzo Gallery and Jose Mari Chan Lobby. (Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC)
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
Carilyo Cart Project a venue grant exhibition by artist and educator Marc Vincent P. Cosico until Oct. 27. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) 832.1125
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
The City Who Had Two Navels, the Philippines’ contribution to the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy until Oct. 19. 708.7828
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) (049) 834.1599
MUSEO NG PAGLILITIS NI ANDRES BONIFACIO
Interactive displays on the events that led to the trial and execution of Andres Bonifacio. (4780 Col. Riel, Poblacion 2-A, Maragondon, Cavite)
MUSEO NI HEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
A modernized museum that presents the life and heroism of Gen. Miguel Malvar through visual arts, documents, interactive displays and terminals. (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas) (043) 784.8481
MUSEO NI APOLINARIO MABINI, TANAUAN
Gallery I-Early Life of Pule. Gallery II-Mabini, the Reformist. Gallery III-Mabini, the Revolutionary. Gallery IV-War Against the United States. Gallery V-War in Luzon. Gallery VI-War in Visayas and Mindanao. Gallery VII-Mabini’s Legacy. (Tanauan City, Batangas) (043) 455.2105
MUSEO NG REPUBLIKA NG 1899
A museum dedicated to historical events during the Malolos Congress in 1898 and the Malolos Republic in 1899. (Malolos, Bulacan) (044) 794.1674
MUSEO NG KASAYSAYANG PAMPULITIKA
An overview of the political history of the Philippines and the making of the Filipino nation. (Casa Real Shrine, Malolos City, Bulacan) (044) 931.2508
MUSEO NI BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
Originally built in 1906, it was the home of General Baldomero Aguinaldo, president of the Magdalo Council and the First Philippine Republic’s Secretary of War. (Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite) (046) 434.5983
MUSEO NI RAMON MAGSAYSAY
The life and legacy of Ramon Magsaysay through interactive displays, original artifacts and photographs. (Castillejos, Zambales) (047) 602.193
MUSEO NI EMILIO AGUINALDO
Retrace the story of our revolution and journey towards independence at the house where Philippine Independence was proclaimed. (Kaingen, Kawit, Cavite) (046) 484.7643