Happy Holidays!
May Love, Peace, and Light fill our homes this holiday season and remain with us throughout the coming year!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Monday, December 23, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Likhang Habi - Textile Fair
ASEAN Textile Bazaar
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines presents its annual textile fair on October 25-27 at the Glorietta ActivityCenter.Participating in the fair are the textile councils of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
The fair will showcase the best of ASEAN textile and the latest innovations in the industry.
Information/Inquiries:
Museum Foundation of the Philippines
URL: http://museumfoundationph.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Museum-Foundation-of-the-Philippines/106997096007326
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Manila F.A.M.E. International October 2013 Edition
Save the date!
Preview the latest in Filipino design ingenuity and craftsmanship as CITEM presents the October 2013 edition of Manila F.A.M.E. International.17 - 20 October, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
(Photo courtesy of Manila FAME facebook page)
Info/Inquiries:
URL: www.manilafame.com
Manila FAME Official Blog: www.manilafame.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manila-FAME-International/
Events: www.designweekphilippines.com.ph
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Art Events - Manila
What's new, what's happening in the Manila Art scene.
Second Wind
Curious Comfort
Barringtonia
sikLo Still life
Four female photographer-artists are set to simultaneously open their individual exhibits at the Avellana Art Gallery in Pasay on the 28th of September.
The exhibit will feature works by Tuchi Imperial, Francesca Balaguer-Mercado, Lisa Suarez, and Suzette Bernardo-Montelibano.
Avellana Art Gallery
2680 F.B. Harrison St. Pasay City
833.3357
avellana_gallery@yahoo.com
Appassionata
On-going at Altro Mondo Gallery is 'Appassionata', a group exhibit of five female artists.
Rosario Bitanga, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Lenore RS Lim, Susan Fetalvero-Roces, and Marivic Rufino draw inspiration from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Opus 57, regarded as the composer's 'most tempestuous piano work'. The artists' passion for life and art are given form in this collection of their latest works.
(photo invite courtesy of Altro Mondo Gallery)
Altro Mondo Gallery
3rd Level, Greenbelt 5
Ayala Center, Makati
Exhibit runs until 4 October 2013
Art By The Bay
The Philippine Association of Printmakers is holding a one-day exhibit/sale of artworks at their studio located behind the Folk Arts Center on the 5th of October, 2013, 3:00 - 10:00 pm.
Kapaniualan
Individual beliefs take to seed in Norman Tiotuico's art installation at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo (Small Gallery).
Tiotuico molds resin into sprouting seed forms which are embellished with symbolism by artist-friends to depict their personal beliefs on life, nature, spiritualism. Guests are encouraged to meander about the leaf-strewn gallery to view the individual pieces.
Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo (Small Gallery)
4th Floor, Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater Bldg.
Roxas Blvd. Pasay City.
Gallery Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesdays-Sundays
Closed on Mondays and Holidays
Art Exhibit For A Golden Cause
The Divine Word Seminary in Tagaytay City together with Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng mga Natatanging Sining at Talento ng Pilipino (KUNST) present an exhibit-sale of works by Rene Robles, Rafael Cusi, Aris Bagtas, Brandy Torres, Jorge Banawa, Mischa Raymond Damian, Jiro Misuze, Dale Balagtas, Wilfredo Rufon, Edu Perreras, Eduard Perreras, Eliseo Perreras, Oliver Marquez, Bryan Yabut, Arnel Garcia, Lander Blanza, Sam Bulaga, Lawton Ladao, and Vincent Gonzales at the DWST Antiphon, Brgy. San Jose.
Proceeds from the sale of artworks will go towards the studies and formation of SVD seminarians.
(photo invite courtesy of DVS)
Divine Word Seminary Antiphon
Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City
Exhibit runs until 6 October 2013
Viewing Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
MANILART 2013
One of the largest art fairs featuring galleries and artists in a single venue.
This year's fair will be held at the newly-opened SMX Aura in Taguig City.
(photo invite by ManilArt)
MANILART 2013
SMX Aura
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Landline: 910.8016
Mobile: 0922.8223369
Email: info.manilart@gmail.com
URL: www.manilart.com
instrumental
Blue + Gray Gallery presents Jeline Laporga's 2nd one-man show which opens on the 4th of October.
(photo invite courtesy of Blue + Gray Gallery)
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Seeing Purple
At Manila FAME March 2013 Edition
Was walking up and down and around the aisles at the recently concluded Manila FAME expo hurriedly doing a walk-through to get an initial feel of the exhibit and its layout. Going back a second time gave me a better perspective of what the expo was all about and I started photographing the special settings and some of the exhibitor's booths. Zeroing-in on some of the pieces, it struck me that I was actually seeing purple! Purple on table-tops, chair and pillow upholstery, lighting fixtures, and fashion accessories. Here's what I saw.....
A pair of steel-framed side tables from Industria with a smooth, enamel-like top in a deep shade of purple. The color changes from dark purple to a deep blue depending on how light bounces off it.
A classic side chair by More Than A Chair with purple upholstered back and arms. The deep blue fabric of the seat and the frame's gold finish gives a bold contrast to the piece.
Another piece from More Than A Chair is this tufted bench with scroll ends accented by a lone purple throw pillow.
Azcor's new line of drop lights in lime green, orange and purple.
Ann Pamintuan's woven wire 'Heart' chair in purple. The use of this particular color was a last minute decision by Ann's son, Kim, as an experiment in infusing color into their pieces.
At the Fashion and Accessories area, I spotted this purple fringe evening bag by Dennis Lustico.
Purple crocodile leather wraps this evening bag by Lally Dizon.
The same purple crocodile skin on a metal bangle, also by Lally Dizon.
Purple snake skin and amethysts adorn this evening bag by Aranaz.
Purple hues emanate from the mother-of-pearl case of this molded evening bag by Emi Jorge.
Inquiries:
Manila FAME International Secretariat
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)
Golden Shell Pavilion, ITC Complex, Roxas Boulevard corner
Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay City 1300, PHILIPPINES
| TEAM | TELEPHONE NUMBERS |
| Exhibitor | (632) 831-1256 or 831-2201 local 269/203/226 |
| Event Secretariat | (632) 831-1256 or 831-2201 local 226 |
| Buyer | (632) 831-1256 or 831-2201 local 242 |
Monday, April 1, 2013
Manila FAME - March 2013 Edition
The Best of Filipino Design and Craftsmanship
The Center for International Trade and Expositions Mission (CITEM) has once again put together the best of Filipino design, craftsmanship, and designers in their bi-annual Manila FAME trade fair.
The March 2013 edition of the much-anticipated Manila FAME expo continued to elicit awe and positive reviews from expo visitors with settings that showcased the various furniture and furnishings designed by the country's talented furniture designers and the flawless execution of these designs into actual pieces.
Two main areas of display were of note, the Millenials and Design For Exports settings feature collaborations from top manufacturers and leading designers.
Design For Exports
Triboa Bay Living and Jinggoy Buensuceso
Industria Vico and Eric Paras
Tadeco, Inc. and Olivia d' Aboville
Peter and Paul, Inc. and Eric Paras
Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc. and Luisa Robinson
Kalikasan Crafts, Inc. and Leeroy New
Catalina Embroideries, Inc. and Vito Selma
Catalina Embroideries, Inc. and Iñigo Elizalde
Hacienda Crafts Company, Inc. and Wataru Sakuma
Betis Crafts, Inc. and Ito Kish
The Millennials
Products from top manufacturers and designers are set together, under the creative direction of Budji Layug and Kenneth Cobonpue, to create a vision of today's millennial home.
Participating companies and their respective designers for the Millenial Home settings are:
Betis Crafts, Incorporated - Eric Paras
Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc. -Luisa Robinson
Catalina Embroideries, Inc. - Marjol Manato
Industria Vico - Jude Tiotuico
Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc. - Kenneth Cobonpue
Luisa Home - Luisa Robinson
MCCA Industrial Corporation - Mike Aguas
Pacific Traders and Mfg. Corp. - Budji Layug
Tadeco, Inc. - Maricris Brias
Triboa Bay Living - Randy Viray
Vito Selma - Vito Selma
See you all at the next Manila FAME expo on October 17 - 20 at the SMX Convention Center!
CITEM
| Golden Shell Pavilion, ITC Complex, Roxas Boulevard cor.
Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City 1300, Philippines |
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| Telephone : | (+632) 831 2201 to 09 |
| Fax : | (+632) 832 3965 / (+632) 834 0177 |
| E-mail : | info@citem.com.ph |
| Website : | www.citem.com.ph |
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Cafe Escudero
A Taste of Sorsogon
Growing up in a family where food plays a key role in
fostering good cheer and camaraderie amongst its family members, photographer
Philip Escudero has taken the long road back from his native Sorsogon to share
his hometown’s cuisine in a café situated in the heart of Quezon City’s
restaurant row.
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The café’s interiors evoke an outdoor feel with its exposed ceilings and radiating trellis slats.
Philip’s appreciation of good home-cooked food was
instilled in him from youthful memories when he and his siblings would sit
together at the dinner table and enjoy their mother’s cooking. The unique taste
and flavors of Sorsogon cuisine, a staple in their household, was to become the
basis of his new endeavor. Seeing the potential of offering these distinct
dishes, Philip embarked on establishing a café that would offer the best of
Sorsogon cuisine in a relaxed, casual setting.
Sprawling with white, black, and pink sand beaches and
lush mountains, the province of Sorsogon abounds with marine life and
vegetation that has greatly influenced its local cuisine. Fresh fish and
shellfish as well as leaves from the taro plant are common fare and are cooked
in many variations from town to town. A staple ingredient is coconut milk which
is used to steep the ingredients in as well as red hot chili peppers that give
the dishes that added dimension unique to Sorsogon’s regional cuisine.
Café Escudero, which opened last August 2012, offers a
specialty menu of comfort food from Sorsogon. We tried a sampling of their menu choices and
were pleasantly surprised by the subtle flavors of each dish. Flavors blended
and complimented each other with hints of flavor from particular ingredients
surfacing with each bite. Here’s what we tried.
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| An appetizer of fried spring rolls made of cheese sticks lined with green chili pepper. The slight heat from the green chili pepper was just enough to compliment the flavor and texture of the cheese without overwhelming it. |
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| Sorsogon Alimasag Tapenade (foreground), Monggo Bean Cream Soup (background) |
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| Kinilaw na Baluko - shellfish akin to scallops in vinegar brine |
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| Crispy Baluko is served with a vinegar dipping sauce steeped in garlic and red chilies |
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| Inihaw na Pusit is stuffed with a medley of vegetables |
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| Top on the 'must-try' list is "Pinangat' - layers of taro leaves steeped in coconut milk and chilies. The leaves are wrapped into parcels and steamed until cooked. |
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| All-day breakfast fare can be had with Sorsogon's famous 'Danggit' (dried, salted fish). Fish in Sorsogon is usually dried and stored to be used during the monsoon season when fishing activities are suspended. |
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| Another all-day breakfast staple is Guinobatan Longganiza, named after the town from which it is produced |
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| Rellenong Sorsogon Alimasag - stuffed crab served with parsley rice and vinegar dipping sauce |
Not wanting to limit the cafe's food choices, Philip has expanded the menu to include hearty soups, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and other typical cafe fare.
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| Creamy pumpkin soup |
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| A trio of pasta dishes - (top to bottom) Gourmet Tuyo Arrabiata, Pesto with Lemon-Butter Baluko, and Carbonara ala FB |
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| Tender and succulent Rosemary Chicken with a hint of herbs on a bed of vegetables |
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| Typical cafe fare of Club Sandwich (top) and Crunchy Fish Fillet Sandwich (bottom) |
Cafe Escudero is at 41 Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Quezon City - Tel: +63.2.4125201
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