STEREO 2 by Juan Caguicla and Christina Dy

Posted by France at July 26th, 2010

Silverlens Gallery celebrates MANILART 10 with STEREO 2 by Juan Caguicla and Christina Dy, July 27-31, 2010 at Silverlens

STEREO by Juan Caguicla and Christina Dy continues on July 27 at Silverlens Gallery. As a special extension of the Silverlens Show at MANILART 10 , the Philippines’ second international contemporary art fair to be held from July 30 to August 01 at the SMX Convention Center, Caguicla and Dy join Frankie Callaghan, Leslie de Chavez, Mariano Ching, Chati Coronel, Christina Dy, Wawi Navarozza, Gina Osterloh, Hanna Pettyjohn and Rachel Rillo.

Showcasing the second part of two series marrying Caguicla’s edgy photography and Dy’s large-scale charcoal drawings, Caguicla and Dy present only one image, albeit a very strong one. As in January’s STEREO 1, the two choose their body as their subjects to produce an altogether new and grotesque image. It is indeed “stereoscopic”, as described by mutual friend Raymond De Veyra, the source of the show’s name.

In this show, called STEREO 2, Caguicla and Dy go much further with what they bare and where they connect. And by also going much bigger in scale, STEREO 2 is meant to make an impact. There is a thrill in seeing it for the first time.

Complementing STEREO 2 is their collaboration for Brian Tenorio and Emi Jorge’s design exhibition, Tenorio/Jorge on Fifth Avenue, which ran from April 29 through May 22 in The Philippine Center in New York. “As a backdrop to Tenorio and Jorge’s designs are two of the most-photographed faces in the Philippines, Piolo Pascual and Angel Aquino – both excellent specimens of quintessential Filipino beauty.”* Caguicla photographed Pascual and Aquino while Dy drew on the decorative details. To highlight what is ‘Pinoy’, they thought to put together Pascual and Aquino’s iconic beauty and Catholic iconography.

As in STEREO 2, they lay out imagery that is familiar, full of detail and with perhaps a milieu of metaphors to be found. But the idea behind Caguicla and Dy’s work is not to prescribe, but rather to look with new eyes.

STEREO 2 is shown alongside Beautiful Inside My Head Forever with Martha Atienza, Bea Camacho, Sam Kiyoumarsi and Pow Martinez, curated by Norberto Roldan at SLab; and Sure Sure, Happy Happy, Picture Picture by Maria Jeona at 20SQUARE.

MANILART10 will be at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City from July 30 to August 01,2010. For more information and tickets, please visit www.manilart.com

Words: Bea Davila, Image: Juan Caguicla and Christina Dy, Piolo Pascual / Filipino (left), Angel Aquino / Filipina (right), 2010

* Words by Brian Tenorio (www.briantenorio.com)

Graphika Manila 2010

Posted by Denise at July 23rd, 2010

Graphika Manila is on its fifth year! Once again, we bring together Manila’s creative minds to listen to inspiring stories and celebrate the works of the best multimedia and graphic designers from the Philippines and from around the globe.

Learn from our exceptional lineup of local and international speakers who are in the fields of graphic design, motion graphics and animation, and visual effects production. Find out about their workflow, ideas and inspirations, design tips and tricks, and just maybe, some of life’s best lessons.

Join us on August 7, now in a bigger venue – The SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex!

Modern Prog-Rock Heroes Coheed and Cambria to perform in Manila on July 30th at The A.Venue

Posted by Denise at May 27th, 2010

Dickies presents: Coheed and Cambria Live in Manila is yet another monstrous rock show powered by PULP Live Productions and The Home of Nu Rock NU 107  is sure to get the massive throngs of rock and music lovers rejoicing once more, as internationally acclaimed Coheed and Cambria are sure to both impress and astound music fans via their epic, sonically charged repertoire of worldwide commercial hits this July 30th at the A.Venue events hall, located along Makati Avenue, Makati City.

Early this year, Coheed and Cambria released their 5th epic masterpiece, Year of the Black Rainbow after what seemed like an eternity of waiting from fans. Releasing “The Broken” on iTunes and the stadium-sized anthem “Here We Are Juggernaut,” whose video is currently receiving massive airplay on music channels and Internet sites worldwide. Without a doubt, there is no better time for the Philippines to experience the band’s larger-than-life music and immerse themselves in what is the majestic experience that is Coheed and Cambria. Fans of driving, technically amazing rock music with unbelievable hooks and intelligent pop sensibilities will have to look no further, as tickets are now available at all TicketNet, TicketWorld and Odyssey outlets, with V.I.P. tickets at only Php 2,500 and General Admission tickets at Php 1,500.00 only. London’s Firefalldown, critically acclaimed super group Franco and nü metal heroes Slapshock will open the show. Gates open at 7pm, and show starts at 8pm. Raise your hands high young brothers and sisters! Coheed and Cambria are coming to Manila!

Kings of Convenience Live in Manila

Posted by Denise at March 22nd, 2010

Catch Kings of Convenience with opening act, Jens Lekman, at the NBC Tent on March 31, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available for P1,950 at the following outlets:

Kate Torralba, 2/F Greenbelt 5, Makati City
Mondays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mag:net High Street, 2/F Cluster B-3, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig
Mondays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Route 196, 196-A Katipunan Ave, Blue Ridge A, Quezon City
Mondays to Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Changing Lives: Timbaland Presents the Shock Value II Tour

Posted by Denise at March 12th, 2010

The most anticipated concert of the year just got bigger with the addition of Justin Timberlake and Jojo to the “Changing Lives: Timbaland Presents the Shock Value II Tour.” The benefit concert presented by Smart Buddy at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 27th, 2010 will benefit the PLDT Smart Foundation with all net proceeds donated to the charity.

TIMBALAND l For more than a decade, super-producer Timbaland has dominated the pop charts by producing an endless stream of hits for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent and Nelly Furtado. So prolific a hitmaker is he that in the span of a single year – 2006-2007 – the multiple Grammy Award winner produced more than 10 International chart-toppers, including Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous,” Timberlake’s Sexy Back, and 50 Cent’s “Ayo Technology”. Timbaland has been hailed by musicians and music critics alike as a sonic auteur in the tradition of such iconic, history-making producers as Brian Eno, Gamble and Huff, and Phil Spector.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE l Justin Timberlake is a singer/songwriter/producer actor and entrepreneur. He has become an accomplished artist who is now widely-considered one of pop culture’s most influential entertainers. Timberlake came to fame as a member of the pop group *NYSNC and through a successful solo career, has gone on to win 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards and dozens of accolades from around the world.

JOJO Joanna l “JoJo” Levesque is an international Recording Artist, Songwriter, and Actress.  She shot to fame with her Multi-Platinum debut album, JoJo.  At the age of thirteen, she was setting records as the youngest Solo artist in U.S. history to have a #1 single and the youngest nominee ever for an MTV Video Music Award – “Best New Artist”.  Her follow up release, The High Road, also garnered JoJo platinum success with its lead single, “Too Little Too Late”, which broke Billboard Magazine’s record for the biggest jump in the history of their charts from #66 to #3 in just one week. JoJo’s acting career includes co-starring with Emma Roberts in the Fox motion picture film, Aquamarine.  JoJo’s follow up film, RV, co-starring Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines debuted at #1 at the Box Office upon its release.

Watch Changing Lives: Timbaland Shock Value II Tour with special guests Justin Timberlake and Jojo on March 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds! Donate at any TicketWorld outlet at P4,500 for VIP Donation tickets, P3,000 for Gold Donation tickets, P1,500 for Silver Donation tickets and P 300 for Bronze Donation tickets plus service charge! Contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.  For more information, log-on to www.u92.fm.

“Changing Lives featuring Timbaland Shock Value II Tour with Jojo and special guest appearance by Justin Timberlake” is a premiere live concert of U92.  A production of N91LIVE in partnership with All Youth Channels, Inc.

Required reading of John Lloyd Cruz

Posted by Denise at March 9th, 2010

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Dex Fernandez and – + *

Posted by France at January 22nd, 2010

Come to the first solo exhibit of Dex Fernandez, – + *, from January 20 to February 24, 2010, at PABLO Fort, Taguig.

There are more joys and brand new pains we ought to embrace and expect to be coming in as there is no definite thing in this world but death and change and perhaps, the evolution of symbols, maybe? There are few more other things you have yet to unearth and know. And what you don’t know just won’t hurt you. And what doesn’t hurt us doesn’t mean anything at all as hurting, falling, living, and dying is all part of the process of uncovering a symbol or being a symbol yourself. Because if you don’t symbolize anything, it only means one thing: That you do not exist.

–Dex

For more information, log on to www.pablogalleries.com

DC Skateboard Deck Design Competition

Posted by France at January 20th, 2010

STYLE YOURSELF AT THE PUMA® STORE

Posted by France at January 11th, 2010

This holiday season, enhance your street style with Puma and win P20K worth of stuff plus be on the Puma Style Guide to be released in 2010!

Manila, Philippines – Gone are the days when Puma used to be associated with sports and athletic wear. If you’re in the know of street and lifestyle wear, you should know that Puma is now emerging as one of the top brands known for being stylish and unique. With the designer Hussein Chalayan at the helm as Creative Director and a long list of designer collaborations including Alexander McQueen, Yasuhiro Mihara and Sergio Rossi, Puma surely will never be out of the fashion and street culture radar.

This holiday season, Puma invites everyone to style themselves and incorporate in their own fashion statement stuff from the Fall-Holiday 2009 collection. The store staff will take the snapshots. Those who will be chosen will get P20,000 worth of Puma stuff plus a chance to be on the Puma Style Guide to be released in 2009. There will be one (1) winner per store or a total of nine (9) Puma style setters nationwide. Be among the first to join and get a special gift (limited stocks only) just by participating.

The style selection at Puma is endless. Puma’s in the business of making you feel good and look good so a Puma Store is always well-stocked. Pair your fave bright Suedes with a grungy flannel shirt both from the Archive Collection. Or get out your comfort zone and pair PUMA LIFT shoes from the Running Collection with the classic Edition Windbreaker. For the ladies slip in those tights from the Women’s Fitness Collection under a Sailing Dress then finish off with the Super Beats shoe. Another suggestion would be the funky 917 japanimation inspired Mid Mangas with a Heritage Tee. But who’s to dictate – of course you do have your own stuff to style Puma with.

The Killers Live in Manila!

Posted by France at January 11th, 2010