Arte Bettina | Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

To push the boundaries of creativity, you’ll find that it forms a new collaboration similar to what Arte Bettina has presented in their current exhibit, featuring five artists producing one goal at the same time, creating new stories to define their works. It might sound easy, but there’s a challenge that some of the artists have to go through in making it work to be part of that collaborative essence. “Good Night, Sweet Tight, don’t let the Bed Bugs Bite” is the latest art show featuring works from June Digan. Benedir, Lianne Steffi Lim, Lester Conchada, and Mirmin Valley all lend their talents in producing a diverse interpretation of the phrase...

Arte Bettina | Beyond the Event Horizon

The art toy community is a very niche interest in the Philippines, and it is rare to discover a toy designer who has made it to well-known art galleries that can be found in commercial spaces. But it is considered a rare feat to be seen in these locations few would find in a standalone gallery or major art fairs. Dondi Fernandez finally gets his spotlight with his latest solo art exhibition. He has been known internationally through the ever-growing Art Toy industry in Asia having produced his limited edition creations as far back as 2018. Now, he's in the EVent Horizon bring is new creations at Arte Bettina with his latest exhibit.

MoCAF 2024 | Saturday Highlights

MoCAF (Modern and Contemporary Art Festival) is an annual event, and this is their third year bringing some of the best talents and art houses in the industry under one roof that has been ever-present these past few days since opening its doors for the last three days that has gained record numbers of attendees, where most of the visitors are young and aspiring future artists. There have been familiar faces and newer ones breaking into the art scene as well as new art galleries that recently opened early this year making their splash to contribute to the ever-growing grassroots give you an overload of visual talent, where the masses rare thread.

Arte Bettina | ANTI

For every Hero there’s a Villain that stands it’s way. But an “Anti-Hero” is different and not considered a “hero” though still has qualities the character stood for as a good story to tell when crafting a narrative. The same goes for putting together an art or gallery with elements of your personality and choices that others might not agree about it. “ANTI” is the latest solo exhibit featuring Kobusher. This local artist brings his perspective and narrative through his art style featuring his favorite “Anti-Heroes” in the way people would see them in a different light and also a unique perspective that redefines what makes these hard-edge characters stand out.

Arte Bettina | Flying Spooks, Dreams & Nite Sprite

The power of storytelling is not just about writing but also can be seen visually by artists who can tell a story without the need for words, and that comes naturally for Paulo Amparo in his first solo show with Arte Bettina for a limited run featuring all his works that inspired his childhood dreams, fantasy, and a little bit of Japanese Anime that he put together for this show. Visually was not enough as this is accompanied by special art toy sculptures to make it more unique to tell three of his artworks about these characters. It might inspire young minds to those who would discover his work.