Atelier Almario, led by powerhouse siblings Ivy and Cynthia Almario, have the vision of fully realizing the design of your dream home. Their dedication and expertise are seen with every decision they make, from the basic measurements that allow a space to be harnessed efficiently, to their use of trusted companies like the Italian design […]
BluPrint Art: Exploring the Power of Synergy
The foundational dialogue between architecture and art—a synergy that shapes our physical and cultural environments—is at the heart of our first ever BluPrint Art issue. This special edition celebrates the deep-rooted, evolving connection between the two disciplines. With the expert guidance of guest editor Miguel Rosales, the issue explores how this convergence produces spaces that are not just seen, but truly felt.
The issue looks back to move forward, revisiting the powerful work of seminal artist Joe Bautista, whose 1979 piece Bubong challenged notions of beauty at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It also champions the new, featuring a younger generation of artists with distinct points of view, including Celine Lee, Datu Arellano, Kristoffer Ardeña, Nice Buenaventura, and Nicole Coson.
Readers are taken on a comprehensive tour of the local art scene, from established galleries like Silverlens, Mo Space, and Artinformal to dynamic, artist-run initiatives like Gravity Art Space, Kalawakan Spacetime, and Mono8 Gallery. The journey continues into the private homes of passionate collectors, offering an intimate look at how art is integrated into daily life. The cover story provides an exclusive glimpse into the home of Art in the Park co-founder Trickie Lopa, revealing an ever-evolving portrait of a life immersed in Filipino contemporary art.
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Venturing beyond conventional spaces, the issue also travels to Lubi Art Island to discover its unique collaborative art program.
As Rosales posits in his editor’s note, “We may not always understand it, but we can never deny its presence. Perhaps we can’t even fully articulate how an artwork affects us—but it does.” This inaugural art issue speaks to that power, beginning an ongoing conversation on the rich, creative landscape of Philippine art.
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