GALERIE JOAQUIN'S  BEST IN YEAR 8


[PHOTO AT LEFT - “Old Asia” by Dominic Rubio]

MANILA, JANUARY 17, 2010 (STAR) The Galerie Joaquin Group of Galleries celebrates eight years of bringing fine art to collectors and enthusiasts in the country and overseas in “Year 8,” which opens on Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at SM Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Jan. 24.

“Year 8” unveils a seminal collection of the best works of some of the country’s foremost contemporary modern artists. It is a joint project of Galerie Joaquin Main, Galerie Francesca, Galerie Joaquin Podium, Galerie Raphael, Galerie Stephanie, Galleria Nicolas and Galerie Joaquin Singapore.

The exhibit features works of renowned artists such as Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Sanso, Lydia Velasco, Mario Parial, Carlo Magno, Dominic Rubio, Eufemio Rasco, Jaspher Penuliar, Jovan Benito, Amador Barquilla, Jerry Morada, Karina Baluyut, Edwin Tres Reyes, Joselito Dayono, Aljo Pingol, Delluba, Aileen Lanuza, Vincent de Pio, PJ Jalandoni and Phil de Guzman. It also includes works from artists Galerie Joaquin worked with through the years such as sculptures by Ramon Orlina, Michael Cacnio and Daniel dela Cruz, and paintings by Juanito Torres.

The show gives viewers a veritable mosaic of the art offerings Galerie Joaquin brings to collectors in the country, in its Singapore branch and in the international art fairs and auctions. Each work depicts the artist’s interpretation of life and its limitless possibilities. The artworks form a rich tapestry of the milieu in which some of the best contemporary artists find expression for their creative spirit.

For inquiries, call 723-9253 or 7239-418 or visit www.galeriejoaquin.com.

Gallery News (The Philippine Star) Updated January 11, 2010 12:00 AM

[Photo at left - “Beautiful Balloons” by Renato Barja Jr. at Blanc Makati]

MANILA, Philippines - Renato Barja Jr. showcases a series of short visual stories about underprivileged Filipinos in “Dead City,” which is on view until Jan. 22 at Blanc Makati, Crown Tower, 107 H.V. dela Costa St.,

Salcedo Village, Makati City. For information, call 752-0032, SMS 0920-9276436, e-mail info@blanc.ph or visit www.blanc.ph and www.blancartspace.multiply.com.

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Herzon and Rhea dela Rosa at Waterfront Cebu

Herzon and his sister Rhea dela Rosa mount “In Honor to the Feast of Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu,” tomorrow at the lobby of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City. The show runs until Feb. 15.

For inquiries, call (032) 232-6888 local 8033 or e-mail sxherzonf3@yahoo.com.

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Kris Gavino and Averil Paras at ArtisCorpus Gallery

Kris Jan Gavino and Averil Paras present various attitudinal mindsets currently imbedded in the psyche of the Filipino in “Paradigm,” which opens on Jan. 16 at ArtisCorpus Gallery, 303 Haig St., Bagong Silang, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Feb. 8.

For details, call 717-4619 or e-mail artiscorpusgallery@yahoo.com and artiscorpusgallery@gmail.com.

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Baboo Mondonedo at Le Souffle, Rockwell

Baboo Mondonedo holds “Transitions,” which is on view at Le Souffle, Rockwell Makati City.

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Ronald Jeresano and Jeffrey Salon at ArtisCorpus Gallery

Ronald Jeresano and Jeffrey Salon showcase the Filipino child as the emblem of hope for the coming generations in “Paglaom,” which opens on Jan. 16 at ArtisCorpus Gallery, 303 Haig St., Bagong Silang, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Feb. 8.

For details, call 717-4619 or e-mail artiscorpusgallery@yahoo.com and artiscorpusgallery@gmail.com.