Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

If you think you've seen it all, then you're probably wrong. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is a Mexican who received a degree in Physical Chemistry in Concordia University located in Montreal, Canada. The most exemplary trait of his works are how he continually pushes the boundaries of both art to make it a science, and vice versa. His installations have been widely acclaimed causing him to be the twice recipient of the prestigious BAFTA British Academy awards. Rafael convenes the complexities of technology to produce an art form that is unlike any other. He is an electronic artist who conjures provoking devices that sparks participation from his viewers, and involves their thinking process in the equation. If it's hard to imagine what I'm talking about, then you should watch these videos which will definitely take your breath away.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Amazing, isn't it? :) Let us know what you think! :)

Staying Creative:Tip #1

We're launching a new section in The Culture Vulture Project called "Staying Creative". It's basically all about learning how to observe, document, and share the culture you see around you. Here's the first installation on this series:

Admit it, once or twice we’ve all been caught in the trance of stepping into school supply heaven otherwise known as National Bookstore. For us Pinoys, there can no other store as complete as the Pambansang Bookstore (not even Muji, which actually is one of my favorite places too!) This is where my love for notebooks actually stemmed from. Sometimes, I’d have to actually stop myself from purchasing another notebook knowing that I have a ton more at home that are still left unopened! For any aspiring writer, carrying a notebook with you at all times is necessary to document all your lightbulb moments in. You just never know when it’s going to happen! The trick is to carry a notebook small enough to keep in your bag and a trusty pen. You’ll be surprised by the amount of things you can actually write, no matter how messy your notes can be at the end of the day. You don’t even need to write down full sentences, just scribble down keywords you think will be essential in helping you write later on. Truth is, the use of the notebook is actually spiraling down with the rise of our ever trusty laptops which can be a faster way of documenting our thoughts. But think of notebooks like old-school love letters as opposed to text messages and e-mails, isn’t the former a lot more romantic? Wouldn’t you prefer a suitor to court you like the old-school way? Romance is the kind of feeling you can’t establish with a gadget as impersonal as a laptop which can be generalized to practically every human being living on this planet. Romance is buying a number of notebooks with pretty covers, and writing on it just randomly. That’s the beauty of being a writer, you get enamored every single day with the romance you make with your own words in your own notebook. If you want to keep yourself creative, buy your own set of notebooks now and tell me how it goes!

Happy reading… and writing!

Ronac Art Center

Ronac Art Center is a cultural hub which is perfect for all the hipsters out there! It is located along Ortigas Avenue and is near Ash creek. Ronac has 4 floors and has been designed artistically so well, that you can’t help but notice the architecture of the place.

Secret Fresh, a lifestyle boutique that retails contemporary art is located on the first floor. Some of the most artistic objects can be found here, from miniature toys, to exhibits, and even seemingly trivial ones like wallets, keychains and T-shirts. The famous burger joint, Charlie’s Grind and Grill, can also be found here with a bigger space and more comfortable setting as compared to their Kapitolyo branch.

The third floor is the basketball court which is dubbed as The Playground where famous players and teams from the PBA practice.

On the upper floor is The Deck is where you can find the ultimate portrayal of urban lifestyle. The stores offer graphic tees, unique caps, stylish bags and most of all, colorful kicks that can really make a statement.




CV Tip:Don’t forget to check the basement because there’s actually more!

The basement is where the Jagnus Design Studio is, an architectural office. There are also a few more stores located here just like the ones you can see at The Deck.

Ronac is a good place to immerse oneself into anything that is urban. Check this place out if you want to witness contemporary art at its finest.

Happy Reading!