VISUAL ARTS
TANJORE FUSION
Rishu Kapoor experimental approach to the traditional Indian painting centers around the use of gold leaf to create depth in mixed media art works. The exhibits are diverse medium like oil paints, acrylic, poster colors, oil pastels in combination with gold leaf from Aug. 10 to 28 at Okada Manila (Coral Wing, New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque)
MUSEO NI BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
Magdalena: Pintakasi ng
Rebolusyon. Free lecture on Santa Maria Magdalena in her role in Magdalo, faction of Katipunan to be held on July 23. 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. Baldomero, together with Emilio Aguinaldo and brothers Candido and Daniel Tirona, founded the Magdalo Council soon after the Revolution began. He was chosen to be the president of the new faction in the Katipunan. (Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite) (046) 434.5983
GATEWAY GALLERY
Floriography: The Secret Language
of Flowers. Dr. Bernadette Escalona introduces the world of flowers and its hidden world. Presents forty-six paintings that illustrate the deep connections of flowers, women and emotions. Until Aug. 4. (Gateway Tower, Cubao, QC) 588.4000
ARTERY ART SPACE
Far Side of the Moon, paintings by Allan Balisi, Argie Bandoy, Demosthenes Campos, Lindslee, and Carlo Ricafort. Solo exhibit by Arvin Flores entitled Terrain of the New Vague, traversing the ground from abstraction to figuration. Until July 27. (102 P. Tuazon Blvd., Cubao, QC) 725.2837
GOT HEART GALLERY
Fractal Insights, a three-man exhibition by Valen Valero, Binong Javier, and Jeff Dahilan until July 31. Curated by Dave Rayos. (11 Katipunan Ave., White Plains, QC) 0998.9577118
ARTE BETTINA
Unravelling Bettina: State of Abstraction. A purported antithesis and supposed antagonist: nonfiguration or non-objective art. Participating artists are: Leopoldo Aguilar, Rax Bautista, Ross Capili, Allain Hablo, Fitz Herrera, Binong Javier, Rico Lascano, Janice Liuson-Young, Dennis Morante, Tiny Nuyda, Jay Ragma, Eddie Santillan, Beatrix Syjuco, Nestor Vinluan, Edwin Wilwayco, Meneline Wong, and Ritche Yee. Until July 21. (Greenbelt 5, Makati) 719.3855
ART ANTON
Be Still, a collection of still life paintings as seen from the viewpoint of contemporary Filipino artists: Edmund Andrada, Cezar Arro, Iris Babao-Uy, Grandier Bella, Malyn Bonayog, Cee Cadid, Marloun Mago, Josue Mangrobang, Otto Neri, Clint Normandia, Rembert Quimada, Romar Quimada, Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi, and Daniel Yu. Until July 18. (Condrad Hotel Manila, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay) 551.3086
GLOBE ART GALLERY
Dreamscapes, Sophia Chizuco embraces infinities and traverses incredible distances. Until July 30. (The Globe Tower, 32nd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig). 523.3331
GATEWAY GALLERY
Pastelista. Alex “Bugsy” Sibug brings to life his exquisite trompe l’oeil artworks that capture the beauty and sentimentality of his childhood treasures until July 17. (Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC) 588.4000
ARTINFORMAL (MAKATI)
hiding insomniac appraisals give in to hermetic
silence. Gerardo Tan, Maria Cruz, Jayson Oliveria, and Carlo Ricafort band together to amuse and confuse until Aug. 3. (2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati)
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
On Conflicts and Terrains by Mark Sanchez is on display until Aug. 18. His recent works deal with the accumulation, inventory, and classification of objects, images and/or information. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) 832.1125
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
The City Who Had Two Navels, was the Philippines’ contribution to the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy until Oct. 19. Curated by Architect Edson Cabalfin, the Philippine participation featured works by Yason Banal, and selected outstanding students from the University of San Carlos’ School of Architecture; Fine Arts and Design; UP Diliman College of Architecture; UP Mindanao Department of Architecture, and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, plus the sole association Technical Assistant Organization Pilipinas, Inc. 708.7828
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Inside Out: Museum Unboxed. Aims to let the blind appreciate art and for them to have accessibility and inclusivity in the museum. It will also expose them to arts and broaden and deepen their knowledge, and appreciation of history. Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) (049) 834.1599
ARTINFORMAL (GREENHILLS)
Oca Villamiel conjures a series of works reflecting on the tenuous balance between the natural world and the perils of taking hold over its rhythms until July 27. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills)
ALTRO MONDO CREATIVE SPACE
Refractions. Works of A. Hablo, B. Javier, B. Nuestro, B. Cabangis, E. Santiago, E. Wilwayco, F. Herrera, J. Ragma, K. Montegrande, R. Isidro, R. Mansueto, R. Capili, and T. Nuyda. Until July 15. (159 Chino Roces Ave., Makati)
BENCAB MUSEUM
Working Animals – Northbound. A. Balingit, L. Canto, K. Cerda, R. Culibrina, J. David, D. Erispe, J. Helmuth, Y. Kaa, J. Marin, P. Marin, J. Osian, Y. Unsana. Curated by Ruel Caasi. Until Aug. 4 at Gallery Indigo. (Km. 6 Asin Rd., Tuba, Baguio)
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 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 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 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