Victorio Edades, "The Sketch", oil on canvas, 1928, 96x117 cm, National Museum Collection
The hushed interiors of Ayala Museum provided the perfect solace from Metro Manila’s oppressive summer heat. It also offered a nice break from the contemporary art scene, a chance to get better acquainted with the original agent provocateur of Philippine art. Continue reading
Victorio Edades, The Builders, 1928
What a pleasure to drive down to the bay area on Sunday afternoons, when Manila’s streets decongest of jeepneys, buses, FXs, and
Solomon Saprid, Penitensiya
pedestrians. What a treat to check out the Cultural Center of the Philippines, an unheralded venue of contemporary exhibits, usually by young visual artists. What a thrill to head down specifically to catch Suddenly Turning Visible: The Collection at The Center. Continue reading