TEQ63: Seated For Urban Invasion!

08.04.2014 – TEQ63 invades the urban jungles of Metro Manila from Marikina, Cubao, and Makati City. Created by QUICCS of Hidden Fortress this is the second version in its seated position. The concept behind this idea is to put one figure to areas like a lamppost or near the stop light using stickers It’s like vandalism but without the need to decimate a newly painted wall instead QUICCS uses a TEQ63 art toy where he leaves them in places you won’t even notice.

VoV Preview Night: Sorry For The Inconvenience!

05.27.2014 – Anjo Bolarda is back with his second solo show at Vinyl on Vinyl titled “Sorry for the Inconvenience”, which has been teased within the confines of The Collective these past weeks. Its Bolarda’s latest show since his debut last year that featured his art toy that was first seen during STGCC 2013, which also featured a different perspective in his art style. This year is something interesting that connects to popular culture at the same time has his signature work integrate to bring a fresh take on his works.

371 Art Space: Royal Zoo!

12.12.2013 – 371 Art Space is becoming a place to see new talent when it comes to contemporary art. For this month the art gallery’s theme is “Royal Zoo” featuring thirteen artists with their own rendition of personalities or characters wearing a crown. The collaborative theme has the elements of popular culture, and features well known personalities. You enter the world where everyone is royalty with a different mix of real and reel characters you might not heard or seen before.

371 Art Space: Gods from Machines!

10.07.2013 – For every artist growing up there will always be an inspiration or a drive that would push their imagination to achieving that goal. Sometimes it’s just about being passionate in drawing your favorite anime or cartoon. Joseph “Jay” Valente is one of those aspiring artists who have been doing fine art. Last Saturday he had launch his second solo show featuring some of the most influential Japanese animations from his childhood. These where from the Super Robots of the 1970s and Filipinos who grew up in this era would quickly associate them.

Crossing Mediums from "Komiks" to Pop Art.

10.06.2013 – The resurgence of Philippine “komiks” is undeniable and continues to capture inspiration that breeds new talents. In this growing community comic books is still considered a child’s reading material. But for the middle class it’s a potential marketing vehicle for something big. In reality it’s tough to break into the comics industry unless you have the right connections which have the right people to guide you to land in a career like well-known artists have thread.

Vinyl on Vinyl: MULTIPLAY The Game of Art!

10.06.2013 – Games transcends from art and vice versa without the other the world in this medium won’t exist. Vinyl on Vinyl organized a group show featuring some you might have heard their names in the “Komiks” community and newcomers to the fold. The art launch titled “MULTIPLAY” featuring urban lifestyle artists creating their own versions of the most beloved iconic games from the past twenty years.

Sights & Highlights: Dream Machine at Vinyl on Vinyl!

05.30.2013 – If you missed the launch of Edwin Res Reyes’ solo exhibit in the “Dream Machine” chances are you’re still going to see it at Vinyl on Vinyl for the next two weeks. The imagination created by Reyes would astound the art aficionado in you just seeing how cool these art pieces accompanied with an exclusive resin toy. You’ll be compelled to explore the world of Edwin Tres Reyes’ latest solo exhibit. The Dream Machine is described it as a conceptualize core, it seeks to capture the zeitgeist of an age where stories were told in purest form.

Art Tuesdays with Angry Woebots at Vinyl on Vinyl!

06.18.2012 – Angry Woebots who’s based in Hawaii has come back to Manila. He’s back to do a special Art Talk on Vinyl on Vinyl’s “Art Tuesdays. Known as Aaron Woes Martin have previously had an exhibit alongside Dee Jae Pa’Este last year who also travels the world being around New York to Japan and now the Philippines. Both illustrators have successfully had their works on exhibit at Vinyl on Vinyl located at The Collective in Malugay Street, Makati City. The talented and humble Angry Woebots shares his passion for the life in food, art & just being the average guy in the neighborhood.

FMCC Presents: One Love. One FrancisM. One Birthday!

10.04.2010 - The Philippine music scene won't have the flavah of hiphop and rap if not for Francis Magalona, who is known in the local scene as the "King of Rap". Two years ago he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. He passed away at the age 44 on March 6, 2009 and if he was alive today he would have celebrated his 46th birthday. Beyond the talented rapper he was an entreprenuer, songwriter, producer, actor, director and photographer. Outiside his profession Francis or more fondly called by his close friends as "Kiko" is a geek ammassing a collection that dates back to his childhood, which shows his passion not only for what he does, but also into collecting comic books and toys. The exhibit reveals his most prized collections as wells as his favourite characters that are seen on display. Jump in after the cut...