STREAMLINED:The National Artist ARTURO LUZ Exhibit set to open on July 2

The Renaissance Art Gallery presents the much-awaited exhibition of National Artist Arturo Luz.

Titled: “STREAMLINED: The National Artist ARTURO LUZ Exhibition” will be on display from July 2-13 at the Art Center, 4th floor of the SM Megamall Building A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

The works on display demonstrate the primary virtues that distinguished Arturo Luz from the rest of his contemporaries: linear and geometric, minimalist in conception, and executed with superlative technical skill and finesse.

Arturo Luz stripped Philippine art of its excesses in color and form, as evidenced by his classic subjects, ranging from cyclists, musicians, and performers down to his still lifes and Asian cities and architecture.

Cities of the Past - Acrylic, 2002

Three Men On A Wheel - Acrylic on canvas, 2003

Women Conversing - Acrylic, 2002

All the works are authentic and original, supplied with written and visual documentation.
Curated by Cid Reyes.

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Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant face-to-face at the Santa Clarita Diet Bloody Carpet Premiere

It was a happy Monday for me when I got to see Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant last night at SM Mega Fashion Hall. Fans, including I, were ecstatic to see Sheila and Joel Hammond in the flesh, for the bloody carpet premiere of the Netflix Original series, Santa Clarita Diet.

While waiting for Drew and Tim, Netflix gave away merch notebook and free Netflix subscriptions to lucky fans who can answer Gelli Victor's questions in a short Q&A game.

As they arrived, everybody was shouting in happiness and they were very accommodating to sign autographs and get selfies with the fans. Unfortunately they didn't pass in front of me but I was in front of the audience so I am a few feet away from the two actors. Drew and Tim were very thankful to everyone who made the time to attend the red carpet and have a moment with them.
Did you know that they were not first-timers in the Philippines? Drew Barrymore is in her second time here and two years ago, she was already in talks with SM to launch her company in the Philippines that promotes empowerment of women. So we're expecting to see her again in the future when the business talks are in place. Timothy Olyphant, on the other hand, spent a short of his younger years in Davao where his father worked in Del Monte Company and his great grandfather was also an engineer at the University of the Philippines.

As a warm welcome, they were offered Strawberry ice cream with gore candies like eyeballs and teeth to still be in the theme of flesh-eating show.

We were lucky to watch the first episode of season 2 of Santa Clarita Diet and I must say that I love the character developments and excited on how things will turn out in the next episodes. There is also one character which we've just been laughing or ignoring about in the past season but now we're not sure if the person will be on the Hammond's side or not.

Here's an invitation from Drew and Timothy and thanking everyone for the support to Santa Clarita Diet. Drew is aware of the traffic in the Philippines!



Santa Clarita Diet also stars Liv Hewson as Abby, Skyler Gisondo as Eric and more. Starts streaming on Netflix on March 23.

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RISEN movie review

The day of the Resurrection has been retold many many times unlike this new faith-flick Risen which features Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton and directed by Kevin Reynolds. Though it is a film about Christ, this movie felt right for the evangelization according to another perspective, the experience of a non-believer, and how he first-handedly saw the truth in the faith.

For the first time, it has written like this. Kevin Reynolds did a great job in coming up with a story that will keep faith burning in the current time. It encompasses a new dimension in the Christian faith and finds me thinking more about what will I be missing in my own character. The movie is written in English so you won't have to struggle like how we did in Mel Gibson's Passion. And now this is not featuring a lot about saints but the regular person instead -- One who has to do his job flawlessly, much like how us people are right now.

Giving a suspense twist in the pursuit for the disciples, Risen is an exciting movie. And when Clavius (Fiennes) saw Yeshua (Cliff Curtis) himself, we are also moved. That is maybe what we are looking for right these days for us to truly believe. Looking for signs of his existence even when we don't acknowledge his miracles in everyday life. We maybe looking for blessings in material things so with Risen, we must be aware of more important and relevant things to be able to live.

There could only be one booboo that I recognized in the movie. When they reached Galilee, there is not one vessel that they were able to use to fish for food but all of a sudden, there's a boat by the shore. There also had been a small community but the night before, there are nothing. Just something that popped out of nowhere for them to use.

Risen opens on March 2, 2016, still during the Lenten season and will be exclusively shown in SM Cinemas.

RISEN - Official trailer
Another faith-based movie this March. Risen Movie opens in SM Cinemas starting March 2.Distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. #RisenMoviePH
Posted by Ohmski on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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Experience Hong Kong Disneyland with SM Supermalls

I've always wanted to go to Disneyland as it is the happiest place on earth. Not just to see Mickey Mouse and the gang but also to relive childhood memories with fairy tales and to believe in happy endings. Wish I could go there one day. The last time I almost got into it was when I was in Hong Kong for a business trip.

By the way, Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating it's 10th anniversary and now they are having more exciting offerings aside from the existing attractions in this theme park. They will be having new shows, anniversary-themed food choices, new characters and improved facilities within the whole Disneyland! One is Mickey and the Wondrous Book, a new musical to bring you inside the adventure of Mickey, Goofie and Olaf and enjoy great songs and performances by your favorite Disney characters, princesses and more.

You also get the see new attractions like how the Disney castle lights up the night with new projection show and an amazing fireworks display.

You can also see these fairy tale heroes all over the place and take pictures and cherish the meet ups in the Garden.

If you ever get tired and would like some sweet and satisfying treats, come to Disneyland Hollywood Hotel or Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. Have a taste of the 10th anniversary-themed treats.
Getting excited yet? You can sing-along with the Hong Kong Disneyland 10th Anniversary theme song with talents Reymond Fegi and Raki Vega:

Happily Ever After - Reymond Fegi and Raki Vega
香港迪士尼樂園 | Hong Kong Disneyland's 10th Anniversary theme song.#ExperienceHKDisneylandatSM
Posted by Ohmski on Thursday, February 4, 2016

Did you know that you can have a chance to go to Hong Kong Disneyland by shopping at SM Supermalls? SM Supermalls sealed partnership with Hong Kong Disneyland to bring 30 families of 4 to an all-expense paid trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for 3 days and 2 nights! Here's how:

Shop N' Fly to Hong Kong Disneyland Promo Mechanics:

Mickey signing MOA

1. From February 12 to March 13, shop at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA and SM Seaside City Cebu for at least Php 1000 gets one raffle coupon to this promo. Purchase of Disney items worth at least Php 500 also gets a raffle ticket.
2. EPlus card members automatically receive 2 raffle stubs for every purchase of at least Php 1000.
3. 30 lucky winners will be drawn on March 21. They will win round-trip economy class airfare ticket and 3D/2N accommodation for a family of 4.

You can have your own souvenirs even if you're still here by shopping for these cute Mickey and Minnie plushies of the 10th anniversary. Wearing new costumes and more -- with our favorite characters and new ones.

For more information on Hong Kong Disneyland, visit the official websites, www.hongkongdisneyland.com/10th or www.facebook.com/disneyland.hk.

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NATIONAL ART FAIR this weekend, September 26-28

DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade proudly invites everyone to attend this year's National Art Fair happening on September 26-28 at SM Megatrade Halls 1 & 2. This event features a showcase of Filipino creativity and wonderful entrepreneurship skills that makes Filipino products world-class.

The event will also showcase different national treasures, works of National Artists, and the works of Impy Pilapil, known for her graceful works in glass, metal and stone. There are also different art galleries and exhibits from different art groups and museums to display national heritage. Listen to concerts and learn new skills with workshops happening in the event.

Opening to the public at 2pm on Friday, this event is free admission.

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WOMEN honored in Galerie Anna

Galerie Anna's latest exhibition entitled WOMEN presents a contemporary presentation of the physical, emotional, psychological spiritual and sociological aspects of women.
Inspired by these aspects, 14 visual artists covey their appreciation with women through paintings on display today at the gallery. Dominique Alfonso, Fernando Antimano, Salvador Bañares Jr, Kevin Cerda, Leomar Conejos, Ronson Culibrina, Dino Gabito, Adrian Evangelista, John Marin, Jeffrey Salon, Bryan Teves, Erick Villaruz, JR Urao and Michael Zacharias applaud the beauty and fascination to the woman creature overlaid with rich imagination through the stroke of their brushes.

The exhibit was also in time for the celebration of International Women's Day happening on March 8, 2013. In honor of women, the designs show the different roles of women in the society, a mother, a lover, a part of the work force, the teacher and even the religious.

At the center of the gallery is Bryan Teves' Semana Santa, a real eye-catcher and a crowd favorite. Drawn from the inspiration of the Lenten Season, Bryan drew his sister's portrait like the crucified Christ. The portrait was copied from a photograph and immersed with the religious image. The execution was close to reality and everyone just can't take their eyes off it.

Semana Santa by Bryan Teves (detail)Two prominent subjects in art and history inspire artists, Frida Kahlo and Leonardo da Vinci's Pieta was depicted in detail closest to the techniques made in the real thing.

WOMEN in Galerie Anna is open until March 19, 2013. For more information, please call Galerie Anna at telephone numbers (632) 470-2511 or 470-9869 or visit their website www.galerieanna.com. Galerie Anna is located at The Artwalk, 4th level, SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City.

see also this article in Herword.com.

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