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Silverlens at 20

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Silverlens at 20

Celebrating art, collaborations, and milestone exhibitions

By Rey Ilagan

Rachel Rillo, Isa Lorenzo, and Bea Valdes

On March 21, 2024, Silverlens marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration held at a warehouse in Makati City. The event featured a private preview of its milestone exhibition titled “Markers: Silverlens @ 20,” highlighting significant works in photography, painting, textiles, and installations. Attendees, including collectors, creatives, artists, and friends, gathered at Silverlens Manila for an unforgettable night of entertainment and celebration, honoring gallery co-directors Rachel Rillo and Isa Lorenzo.

A - 2024-03-27T183342.783.jpg — Alex McCaskill, Tim Yap, Carlos Concepcion, and Bea Ledesma

A - 2024-03-27T183433.795.jpg — Anne Gonzales, Sandra Soriano, and Bea Ledesma

“Tonight we celebrate 20 years of art, exhibitions, artists, collaborators, collectors, teams, relationships, milestones, people. We started Silverlens in 2004, but really we would be nothing without all of you,” exclaimed Lorenzo.

A - 2024-03-27T184326.052.jpg — Ivar Aseron, Jo Ann Bitagcol, Audrey Carpio, and Dennis Lustico

A - 2024-03-27T184452.987.jpg — Celine Lopez, Sandra Soriano, Sarah Canlas, and Chut Cuerva

Artists Wawa Navarozza, Pow Martinez, and Isabel Aquilizan delivered special performances, while rock band Barbie’s Cradle, comprising Barbie Almalbis, Rommel dela Cruz, Kakay Legaspi, and Wendell Garcia, reunited for the occasion. The night featured explosive performances by drag queens and pop hits from Moira Lang and DJ Xtina Superstar. Celebrity Chef Margarita Forés treated guests to a delicious dinner from Cibo di Marghi, complemented by Brujo Craft Beer.

A - 2024-03-27T185719.521.jpg — Barbie Almalbis Honasan, CJ Cruz, Nicole Coson, and Gaita Fores

A - 2024-03-27T185804.268.jpg — Kerry Tinga, Anne Gonzales, Adriana Gonzales, Juliette Hoschka, and Janina Dizon

A - 2024-03-27T185847.182.jpg — Lui medina, Jae Pickrell, and Bruce Ricketts

A special exhibition, featuring a handpicked selection of works from past exhibitions that highlight pivotal moments in Silverlens’ illustrious history, is on display from March 22 to April 17, 2024. Participating artists include Martha Atienza, Corinne de San Jose, Patricia Perez Eustaquio, Nona Garcia, Pow Martinez, Wawi Navarroza, Gina Osterloh, Bernardo Pacquing, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Norberto Roldan, and Yee I-Lann.

A - 2024-03-27T190104.252.jpg — Martha Atienza, MM Yu, Garovs Vergara, and Moira Lang

A - 2024-03-27T190117.499.jpg — Nicole Ortega, Triccie Tambunting, and Billie Tenchavez

Established in 2004, Silverlens remains dedicated to championing artists and continues to blaze new trails as it celebrates two decades of creative vision.

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