MANILA, Philippines - Manila Contemporary plays a new tune by bringing in an art tandem from Down Under, one with key works that take a jibe at the socio-political milieu of Australia and the Philippines. Perth-based Filipino artist Alwin Reamillo uses three pianos as canvas for his visions of motherland, while Juliet Lea’s “Colorblind Disasters” asks if her country’s uranium trade has repercussions beyond its borders. “Cloud & Wings” opens today with a classical and jazz concert. Exhibition runs until July 11.
Over at the Picasso in Salcedo, Makati, artcabinet Philippines launched “Making Pictures, Making Choices,” its second exhibition for the hotel featuring pieces by Anton del Castillo, Eric Guazon, Marc San Valentin, Bryan Quesada and Kidlat de Guia. A highlight is De Guia’s family album-ready photographs of the Camp John Hay mini-golf and amusement centre, a visual map of the geography of loss.
The CCP, meanwhile, presents the sixth edition of Virgin Labfest, a showcase of the freshest of Filipino contemporary theater. Nearly a dozen new plays will have their maiden performances at Tanghalang Huseng Batute on the weekends of June 22 all the way until July 4.
For those who can’t get enough football, satiate your World Cup hunger en espanol at Insituto Cervantes. June 26 will see the screening of La Gran Final (The Great Match), a comedy about a group of men in a quest to see the finals of the tournament.
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Manila Contemporary
Whitespace, 2314 Chino Roces Avenue
Pasong Tamo Extension
Makati City, Philippines
844-7328
Artcabinet
3/F Art Gallery, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences
119 Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
832-1125 local 1607 or 1606
Instituto Cervantes de Manila
Call 526-1482 or visit http://manila.cervantes.es
855 T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.