‘Van Hagen and Van Hagen: Brothers in Art 5’ at The Peninsula Manila Gallery

MANILA, Philippines - Photographer Alex Van Hagen, together with his brother, copper etcher Han, will once again hold their successful joint exhibit, titled “Van Hagen and Van Hagen: Brothers in Art 5”  at The Gallery of The Peninsula Manila from March 6 to 15.

Aside from being the photographer of the rich and beautiful, Alex is well-traveled and has a keen eye for detail. When he is not pointing his lenses at famous personalities in posh events, he likes to explore beautiful landscapes, still life and cityscapes around the world. With nature as his inspiration, most of Alex’s photographs are green. He is also fascinated with geometric shapes and its play with light and shadow, have produced equally stunning modernistic works.

Han Van Hagen is one of Europe’s contemporary masters of copper etching.  One of the founders of The Etch-club of the Hague, Han was educated at the prestigious Royal Academy for Arts and Design in The Hague and enjoys a reputation as one of the top 20 practioners of his art.

“Sperwer” Han Van Hagen

Han’s copper etchings are highly-prized and have been exhibited around the world. Exquisitely detailed and almost photographic, his diverse works include landscape and architecture of old castles in the Netherlands and Europe. But he draws his inspiration from his farm which he calls home. Here, he produced fantastic etchings of birds, sheep, cows and bulls.

Alex and Han had their first joint exhibit in 2007. The sold-out exhibit was praised by Manila’s art connoisseurs and collectors. Since then, they have mounted three equally successful exhibits. 

The exhibit is presented by Fila and The Peninsula Manila and supported by Belo, Bench, Century Properties and Philippine Tatler.