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Culture shorts: BTS x Street Galleries, new exhibits, and more

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<p>MANILA -- Here are some events which may be of interest to art and culture enthusiasts.</p><p>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News.</p><div><strong>ARTABLADO&#x27;S &#x27;BALINTANAW&#x27; EXHIBIT</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/07/19/artablado-(6).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Artists from Taytay, Rizal showcase some of their latest works in ARTablado&#x27;s latest exhibit &quot;Balintataw.&quot;</p><p>Featured artists include Linda Ang, Chino del Pilar, Fernando Javellano, Ana Lacampuenga-Pellejera, Reggie Lim, Jerel Limayo, Joji Limayo, Ronald Limayo, Gerry Marasigan, Jonalyn Villar-Montero, Victor Olano, John Perry Pellejera, Butch Reyes, James Sanorjo Jr., and Ponciano Zapanta.</p><p>&quot;Balintataw&quot; runs until July 31 at Robinsons Place Antipolo. </p><div><strong>&#x27;ARTIST IS ALIVE&#x27; BY JASPER CASTRO</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/07/19/labor-bae.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The digital exhibition &quot;The Artist Is Alive&quot; by Jasper Castro and curated by Raymond Tribdino can now be viewed online.</p><p>At &quot;The Artist Is Alive&quot; website, visitors can have an immersive art experience as they simultaneously take in both the paintings and the recorded spoken word poetry. </p><p>The exhibit comes at the tail-end of a pandemic that has left almost everyone with self-discoveries about their mental health. Castro discovered the limit of her own in her early 20s, when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. </p><p>In the series of artworks, the artist finds her way back into loving herself, embracing every phase of her moods, and every facet of her personality.</p><div><strong>BTS MEMBERS SHOWCASE FAVORITE ARTWORKS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/07/19/bts-x-street-galleries.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Members of the K-pop group BTS are sharing their favorite art pieces in BTS x Street Galleries, a collaboration with Google Arts and Culture. </p><p>The virtual gallery also takes fans on a Street View tour of cities and buildings all over the world that hold special memories for the band.</p><p>In addition, BTS x Street Galleries showcase exclusive photographs and creations by RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook themselves.</p><div><strong>CCP MARKS NATIONAL CHILDREN&#x27;S BOOK DAY</strong></div><p>In celebration of the National Children’s Book Day, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in partnership with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People is holding a series of book activities for children this month.</p><p>Themed &quot;Tahanan ng Katotohanan: Aklatan,&quot; the celebration aims to promote the significance of truth/truth-telling.</p><p>The CCP, together with The Independent Publishers Collab Philippines, a community of small press, launched the &quot;Tahanan ng Katotohanan: Aklatan Online Children&#x27;s Book Fair&quot; featuring children’s books and other literary works from independent publishers. </p><p>It will run until the end of July and can be accessed through the official Facebook pages of the CCP, CCP Intertextual Division, and TIPCPH.</p><div><strong>TEATRO EUROPA&#x27;S 3RD EDITION GOES HYBRID</strong></div><p>The first-ever European theater festival in the country is back as a mix of virtual and physical performances.</p><p>The third edition of Teatro Europa will kick off on July 23 at the Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium. The event is organized by the European Union Delegation to the Philippines together with EU member states, cultural institutes, and partner universities. </p><p>Virtual and physical performances will run until August 20, with re-runs from August 22 to September 5. Eight performances will be performed on site, while 10 will be staged online and 7 livestreamed in the official Facebook page of Teatro Europa.</p><div><strong>TELUS&#x27; PRIDE JACKET ACTIVITY</strong></div><p>Telus International Philippines (TIP) recently celebrated Pride Month and self-expression through a Design Your Own Pride Jacket activity and fashion show.</p><p>Attendees had an opportunity to express their authentic selves freely by creating art out of a jacket. Each was provided with a denim jacket along with design materials, such as Pride-themed clothing patches, pins, and buttons.</p><p>In collaboration with SoFA Design Institute, design instructor and fashion designer Fred Telarma led the activity and shared his insights on self expression and fashion design. He also delivered a live demo for designing a Pride denim jacket, allowing attendees to learn design techniques.</p>