TravelswithCharie

Komunidad, 2026* Perhaps no other artist in Capiz has dedicated as much of his craft to the local coastal community as has Jonard Villarde. As a preschooler, he was curious about paints which developed into exploring possibilities of art through wall drawings, notebook scketches and poster making for school competitions. This interest in art continued through high school where he explored other mediums and handicrafts as part of school projects in technology and livelihood economics. When he entered Capiz State University, he decided to pursue a degree in Secondary Education with a major in Architectural Drafting. Today, he teaches art and industrial education as a public school teacher. Villarde is not only an educator. He is also a multidisciplinary artist and nature enthusiast.  His works cover a range of mediums including murals, sculpture, drawings and  paintings on various surfaces such as canvas, wood and paper. Villarde has previously exhibited his works at Viva ExCon ...

Foreigners, Zadik Zadikian, Gold leaf from Return , the first exhibition of Zadikian’s work in his home country The Cascade Complex of Yerevan is undeniably one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. With its terraced gardens and fountains, it is a sight to behold as it ascends to the top of the hill where you’ll find incomparable views of the city and Mount Ararat on a clear day. You can climb up 572 steps to the top or you can take an escalator inside the building and enjoy the modern and contemporary art collection of Gerard L. Cafesjian who gave $120 million towards the renovation and completion of the Cascade. This complex is a triple treat: indoor galleries with a stunning art collection, outdoor terraced gardens and fountains with sculptural pieces and the tree-lined sculpture garden. And there is no entrance fee. Make that a quadruple treat! Foreigners (entirety) Cause and Effect, Do-Ho Suh, South Korea, 2007 acrylic, resin, aluminum, stainless steel Pegasus, Manuel Marin, S...

Gaia, Martin Wiese, 2021 In the tiny principality of Liechtenstein with a population of slightly under 40,000, there’s an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibition for everyone to enjoy. Many sculptural pieces are part of the Bad Ragartz 2024, an extension of the Swiss Sculpture Triennial held in the spa town of Bad Ragaz across the border in Switzerland. I was lucky to catch the exhibition this October, its final month. But weep not if you don’t see it before October 30 because Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, has quite a collection of outdoor sculptures on display year round. I’ve included these outdoor art pieces here. Gaia, König, Dame by Martin Wiese All Encompassing, Peter Nutt, steel Seitan, Kan Yasuda, front view Seitan, Ken Yasuda, back view Tribute to Groupside, Stefano Bombardieri Das Gebet , Heinz Mack, 1994, black granite Quo Vadis, David Černý Stalagmite 4, Carlo Borer, 2023 Raumableiter, Max Grüter, 2023 Watchtower, Samuel Salcedo, 2015-2022 Main Bronze (Bronze Hand),...