(SPOT.ph) Art spaces have finally began opening up their doors two years since the pandemic started; and exhibitions in various formats make it more interesting for art enthusiasts to pay a visit to museums, galleries, and cultural centers. Get to experience art in person while appreciating the physical and tactile forms of the artworks, whether a painting, a sculpture, an installation, and other media-based works within a space that facilitates appreciation and engagement.
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Check out these art exhibits in Metro Manila this September:
Weaving Women’s Words on Wounds of War
Weaving Women’s Words on Wounds of War tells the narratives of women who struggled against impunity during the Martial Law period. The exhibition looks into the experiences of women and the Muslim communities who suffered from the abuse of power during the Marcos regime, especially the exploitation of the Filipinos’ land and other natural resources.
Runs from August 22 to October 1 at The Loft, 4/F George SK Ty Learning Innovation Wing, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. For more information, follow Ateneo Art Gallery on Facebook.
A Play Without An Audience
In collaboration with León Gallery, the art collective Empty Scholar presents the works of artists Sara Erasmo, Maricar Tolentino, Jessica Dorizac, Renzo Navarro, JJ Jarin, Carl Modelo, and Christian Tamondong. A Play Without An Audience focuses on the powerful potential of both art and the artists in depicting personal experiences and progression in terms of their creative process while attempting to break boundaries.
Opened on August 26 at Empty Scholar, Corinthian Plaza, Paseo De Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City. For more information, follow Empty Scholar on Instagram.
Aquifer
In a three-woman exhibition, artists Dina Gadia, Jenifer Wofford, and MM Yu allow each other’s artistic practice to flow as they navigate and make sense of certain fluidities in their art-making. Aquifer, as described in the caption, is an exploration of "the affinities that spring from the well of their respective practices."
Runs from August 11 to September 10 at Silverlens Galleries, 2263 Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City. For more information, follow Silverlens Galleries on Facebook.
between a rock and a hard place
In between a rock and a hard place, the exhibition serves as the artists’ visual response to a distressing situation. The group presentation includes artists Clarence Chun, Eunice Sanchez, Joar Songcuya, Jomari T’leon, Jonas Eslao, Kelli Maeshiro, Les Amacio, Lyndon Maglalang, Pepe Delfin, Pin Calacal, and Veronica Lazo.
Runs from August 17 to September 7 at Underground Gallery, Makati Cinema Square, Makati City. For more information, follow Underground Gallery on Facebook.
Imelda Cajipe Endaya: Pagtutol at Pag-Asa | Isang Retrospective
The first retrospect of Imelda Cajipe Endaya gathers artworks that show the development of her artistic practice. The works include prints, paintings, collages, and installations that Endaya produced in the span of seven decades, from the 1960s up to the present. The retrospective will be supplemented with public programs every month until November.
Opens on September 3 at the Bulwagang Juan Luna, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. For more information, follow CCP Visual Arts and Museum on Instagram.
In between conversations.
Visual artist Jaime Pacena II, in his solo show in between conversations., presents his different modes of creation "as a multimedia artist, painter, educator, and curator." The artist has also long been active in the creative and advertising industry as a video director and editor.
Runs from August 23 to September 20 at Artinformal, 277 Connecticut Street, Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City. For more information, follow Artinformal Gallery on Facebook.
Are We Alive or Just Existing
Are We Alive or Just Existing is an introspection of personal experiences and an examination of oneself. Jane Cuevas and Summer De Guia contemplate the meaning of being alive as they "divulge their experiences, relating to each other as they seek out what it means to be alive."
Runs from August 13 to September 6 at Modeka Creative Space, 20A La Fuerza I, 2241 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. For more information, follow Modeka Creative Space on Facebook.
This is Not MO_Space
In celebration of the founding of MO_Space Gallery 15 years ago, its management commemorates the history of the art space by bringing together 15 artists who represent its artistic vision throughout the years. The special exhibition includes works by Juan Alcazaren, Poklong Anading, Jan Balquin, Bea Camacho, Roberto Chabet, Pardo De Leon, Nilo Ilarde, Celine Lee, Lou Lim, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Issay Rodriguez, José Santos III, Gerardo Tan, Miguel Lorenzo Uy, and MM Yu.
Runs from August 27 to September 25 at MO_Space Gallery, 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. For more information, follow MO_Space Gallery on Facebook.
The Riddle of Materials
The Riddle of Materials highlights materiality and engaging with it as an important aspect of art-making and production. The group exhibition features Leslie de Chavez, Jason Dy, SJ, W., Don Flores, and Carol Anne McChrystal.
Runs from August 25 to September 24 at Galleria Duemila, 210 Loring Street, Pasay City. For more information, follow Galleria Duemila on Facebook.
Parabola
A continuation of telling stories inspired by fables through various mediums, Paulo Vinluan views this act of narration as a cycle that takes different shapes and scales from time to time. The text states, "Stories seemingly frozen in time and space are actually flowing through the artist’s way of manipulating the forms."
Runs from August 12 to September 5 at the Finale Art File Gallery, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza Compound (Gate 1), Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. For more information, visit Finale Art File Gallery's website.