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Dec 11, 2021 · Growing up in the Bambang district of Tondo, Manila, BenCab was surrounded by an assortment of colorful characters – among them, a scavenger who would go down in Philippine art history as his muse, Sabel.
The Filipino art community has been blessed by the visions of National Artist Benedicto "Bencab" Reyes Cabrera. With his name etched in the Filipino art scene, aesthetes and critics alike await his next works with much enthusiasm.
Apr 9, 2024 · “Sabel” is a compelling story told by BenCab that is full of inquisitiveness and reflection on people who are not normally emphasized in society. Let us picture a woman whose name is Sabel, with no shoes, her attire in a shabby state, walking on the vibrant streets of Manila.
'Sabel' Series. In 1964, BenCab encountered a homeless Filipino woman named Sabel. He became interested in her disposition as a scavenger and viewed her as symbol of isolation and despair. BenCab began sketching and painting Sabel, depicting her as the central character in his figurative paintings.
Sabel. “Sabel” is a major subject that recurs through BenCab’s works through the decades, inspired by a real-life scavenger, he photographed and sketched in 1965, the Sabel image has become the artists vehicle for the transmission of intensely emotional moods.
Oct 5, 2015 · “BenCab: The Filipino Artist” is curated by Dannie Alvarez. It is a part of a series of exhibitions in eight museums marking a half century of creative output.
'Sabel' Series. In 1964, BenCab encountered a homeless Filipino woman named Sabel. He became interested in her disposition as a scavenger and viewed her as symbol of isolation and despair. BenCab began sketching and painting Sabel, depicting her as the central character in his figurative paintings. Read More
Nov 2, 2014 · There will be 999 numbered limited-edition BenCab Sabel Swatch with a box with a really cool art utensil, aside from the other pieces that will be available worldwide.
Exhibits large works in Recent Paintings at The Luz Gallery, including the series Variations On Sabel. Participates in the 7th Asian International Art Exhibition at the Merdeka Building in Bandung, Indonesia, and the succeeding annual shows with the same group, in Fukuoka, Taiwan, Singapore, Manila, Macau and Kuala Lumpur.
Recently opened is the exhibit “BenCab: Appropriated Souls,” curated by Dannie Alvarez, until May 29 in Gallery XXI on the third level of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Padre Burgos Drive ...
