Palacio de Memoria‘s auction house, Casa de Memoria or simply the Casa, will be donating proceeds of its special auctions, Primero and Segundo, to the Sta. Ana Hospital Manila for the construction of its emergency quarantine facility (EQF). The EQF for Sta. Ana Hospital Manila, designed by WTA Architecture and Design Studio, can accommodate 15 beds, a testing box, sanitation and disinfection areas, and a…
The Casa de Memoria lifestyle provides an opportunity to avail of select pieces on auction that adds depth to character for any home. Four distinct pieces call to us as we prepared the catalogue. This anniversary auction supports the construction of the emergency quarantine facility (EQF) at Sta. Ana Hospital, Manila. Inspired by the Grey…
As the Philippines undergoes its enhanced community quarantine to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19, many Filipinos are stepping up and helping out in any way they can, serving as an inspiration to many others to also do their part for everyone in need. One such inspiring story is that of volunteer Rod Jean…
In celebration of International Earth Day, an annual event held every April 22, PLDT-Smart released something fun to do at home for both kids and adults during this quarantine – while appreciating Mother Earth. Free “SmART for Nature” coloring pages can be downloaded from the Facebook page of Gabay Kalikasan, which represents PLDT-Smart’s environmental stewardship…
Art and history enthusiasts can now go on a virtual tour of Palacio de Memoria, the resplendent Colonial Revival mansion, and marvel at its luxurious facilities and hundreds of Euro-Filipino paintings, sculptures, art displays, and historical pieces online. The virtual tour offers a highly detailed and interactive presentation of the heritage house. If you haven’t…
Marking 100 years of Philippine Cinema, Art Fair Philippines in partnership with Epson Philippines presented The Unconfined Cinema—Art Fair’s inaugural film section which showcased masterful local films as a collective representation of Philippine Cinema without boundaries. Curated by film critic Philbert Dy, film composer Erwin Romulo and film archivist and historian Teddy Co., The Unconfined…
Renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor’s latest exhibition, Bulkang Taal: Bangon Batangas will be held from February 28 to March 5, 2020 at the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium, Level 2. A collection of paintings depicting the destructive aftermath of the Taal Volcano eruption and the formidable power of nature, it is also an exhibition…
Palacio de Memoria’s auction house, Casa de Memoria, or simply the Casa, will be holding Primero, an auction that will feature a curated selection of rare Euro-Filipino treasures, on March 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Palacio de Memoria, 95 Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City. Among the coveted antiquities to be sold is the rare map,…
Walk through the Salcedo Underpass along Ayala Avenue and you’ll be transported into an artistic timeline. Gaze at some of the country’s most inspiring Filipinos throughout our history in a backdrop of the country’s iconic landscapes, all in one epic collage. Created by urban artist, Archie Geotina, “Ang Lakbay ng 105 Milyon” was opened to…
After a multitude of reimagined experiences it has brought to its customers, Smart Signature now dares consumers to reimagine the way they see local art. Introducing ALT Philippines 2020, a first-of-its-kind collaborative project among 10 galleries in Manila that aims to not only showcase contemporary Filipino art, but also to reframe the notion of the…
The Italian Embassy of the Philippines, in partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Manila and the Security Bank Corporation introduced ARTE POVERA: Italian Landscape. This art exhibit, which is being shown for the first time in Asia, will run from February 10 to April 30, 2020 at the Tall Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of…
