Elmo's House Holds Inaugural Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines
Founded by Filipina-Canadian artist Kuh Del Rosario, Elmo's House Artist Residency follows a long tradition of artist spaces dedicated for the purpose of creating work, conducting research and networking with other artists from all over the world.
Nestled in a small seaside town of Batan, Aklan, Philippines artists in residence will have the opportunity to live/work in a unique environment free from city life distractions. Within walking distance to secluded destinations and with the regions' rich cultural history, artists in residence have plenty of inspiration to draw from.
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Filipina Photographer Xyza Bacani Sheds Light on Human Trafficking in "Modern Slavery" Exhibition
Filipina domestic worker and photographer Xyza Bacani earned a Magnum Fellowship in 2015. In her new solo exhibition "Modern Slavery", Bacani explores themes of resilience and tenacity of victims of human trafficking. "Modern Slavery" is now on view until June 10th at KONG Art Space in Central, Hong Kong. News story from South China Morning Post.
Filipina Artist Lou Lim Granted Prestigious Artistic Residency in Paris, France
26 year old contemporary artist Lou Lim was recently granted a prestigious artistic residency at the Palais de Tokyo, a popular contemporary art museum in Paris, France. The residency is part of the museum's "Emerging Artists from Emerging Countries" program which seeks to showcase little-known but gifted Southeast Asian artists to the French art world. Lim is one of six other artists in Southeast Asia, and the first Filipino to ever be selected for this program. Story from The Rappler.
Compositions: A Filipino American Experience Exhibition
In commemoration of Filipino American History Month in San Francisco, California State Senator Mark Leno sponsors Compositions: A Filipino American Experience, curated by Janet Alvarado of The Alvarado Project. Compositions is a photo journal lovingly developed by Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado in the dramatic capture of the Filipino community in San Francisco during the 1940s & 50s providing visitors an enhanced understanding of the earliest roots of Filipino American life. The exhibit will be at the Hiram Johnson Great Hall from October 1st- October 31st. Opening reception will take place on October 8th from 6-8 pm.
Art Exhibit Featuring 14 Bay Area Filipino/a American artists
Epekto Art Projects in coordination with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents Now Is It, an art exhibit featuring 14 Bay Area Filipino/a American artists for Filipino American History month in October. Appetizers and drinks will be provided at the reception.
Opening Reception Friday, October 9, 6-8 pm
Showing October 1 - October 29th