THE A LIST

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Why is art so important? With its influence, it's ability to break barriers, its role as a harbinger of cultural appreciation, its inherent way of making the viewer think above the self. . .it is of no surprise that art remains and important part of the world we live in.

RAMON ORLINA Artist, Sculptor

A looming name in the contemporary art scene, Ramon Orlina’s Museo Orlina is one of those must-see places to visit when things have gotten back to normal (or as normal as possible). 2020 saw him having to close his studio for three months, but which he spent as productively as possible by walking and boxing. After reopening, the hope is to expand public displays at his Tagaytay space.

RONALD VENTURA Artist, Painting

A leading figure in SouthEast Asian Contemporary Art, Ronald Ventura is a master at intricate paintings and multimedia that combine with history and pop culture for a visually satisfying feast. Despite the pandemic, Ventura showed with BenCab on a collaborative show at Ortigas' Secret Fresh Gallery, a show that was a departure from the idea of art as coming from the mind of one master.