Nothing is more insurgent or more infectious
than pop culture. Logos, slogans, cartoon characters and commercials
seep into our subconscious, invade our dreams, infiltrate our
vocabulary and supplant our necessities and desires. The most
assiduous threats are those that don’t look like ones—cute
things, thing we welcome with open arms and want to hug and to hold.
Hostile Takeover, the ongoing exhibit at White
Box Studio at Stall 59, Cubao Expo, Araneta Center slated until June
18, challenges young artists Polding Sena, Darrel Ballesteros and
Nemo Aguila interpret on canvas exactly what “hostile takeover”
means.
Look for and book an art gallery. Market
exhibit. Draft a press release and invites, find the contact details
of media institutions and send press releases and photos ahead of
time.
Ultimately, buying art is based on how the artwork makes you feel. Quite simply, if you like it and you can afford it, then buy it. But before you take out your wallet and take that piece home, here are a few questions to
ask...
Love, true love, though good in itself, often
causes deep sufferings not only to the lovers, but also to many
persons not directly involved in the relationship. Parents, friends,
relatives can get so hurt by lovers who are genuinely in love.