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Kinship: Manilamen/Aussies
2 min readKen Mendiola

Kinship: Manilamen/Aussies

Lumena Auctions is honoured to have presented a curated private sale of fine art and antiques for Kinship: Manilamen/Aussies, an exclusive exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Philippines–Australia Business Council (PABC) at The Manila Polo Club.

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#PABC#Lumena Private Sales#PABC 50th Anniversary
Nena Saguil 2024 Book Launch
3 min readLumena Auctions Admin

Nena Saguil 2024 Book Launch

Nena Saguil 2024 Book features selected works of the artist, mainly the major and big artworks (diptychs, triptychs, polyptych, and other rare works). Among other contributed essays/articles, the book also features the unpublished article of Ernest Fraenkel about Nena Saguil’s artistic and human personality which was written in French and translated to English under the supervision of the late Professor Emmanuel Torres of Ateneo de Manila University.

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#nena saguil
Beyond Horizons: Of Art, Legacy, and Cebu
3 min readLumena Auctions Admin

Beyond Horizons: Of Art, Legacy, and Cebu

Beyond Horizons: Of Art, Legacy, and Cebu is an exhibition showcasing the works of both historical and contemporary masters. This comprehensive exploration delves deeply into the heart of the region’s artistic tradition, highlighting the diverse contributions of key figures who have shaped its vibrant scene.

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#romulo galicano#martino abellana
Cosmic Concerns: Nena Saguil & Fadjar Sidik
2 min readLumena Auctions Admin

Cosmic Concerns: Nena Saguil & Fadjar Sidik

Cosmic Concerns: Nena Saguil & Fadjar Sidik features two of Southeast Asia’s leading 20th-century painters who each made significant contributions to abstract art in the region.

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#nena saguil#cosmic concerns#fadjar sidik