Yearly Archives: 2012
Here is a portrait of the famous Dr. Cuanang ( by Winner Jumalon 2006) found at the Pinto Museum. Thank you Dr. Cuanang for your amazing contribution to Philippine art!
We were toured by one of the Saling Pusa artists, Jim Orencio
The Museum had just opened last December 2010 and I heard it took around 2 years to build with the help of artist Tony Leaño
Love the display of the Philippine flag!
It’s Plet’s sculpture by the garden!!
I was just so awed and dumbfounded so to see so many beautiful antiques and art works around the place!
Wow! This was the first artwork you see as you enter the gallery! What a treasure!!!!!! A 1992 painting made by the Saling Pusa group! PRICELESS!
Dr. Cuanang has a beautiful collection! He knew these artists had talent and he supported them. How can you put a value to even just that alone? And now it is even so difficult to acquire such works from these artists – Elmer Borlongan, Tony Leaño, Mark Justinani, John Santos, Joy Mallari, Emmanuel Garibay, Geronimo Tapales and the rest of the group!
A special section for Mark Justiniani works! Wow!
Another building. Love the Leroy artwork on the facade!
Plet Borlongan again! Beautiful!!! I want a Plet sculpture in my garden! 🙂
Photo opportunity for Mom beside Plet’s beautiful art 🙂
Thank you also to another Saling Pusa artist, Andy Orencio, who is the brother of Jim and toured us also around the museum
Haha! 🙂
The Ladies restroom 🙂
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Thank you Howard and Lyn for these yummy chocolates from Seattle!!! Salted Caramel seems to be the “in” thing now
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Of course the visit is not complete without having a meal at the Pinto Cafe
Zucchini Pesto soup
Pinto Cafe Salad
Gambas
10-Hour Roast USDA Beef Belly
Boneless Crispy Pata with Sauerkraut and fries
Fish and Chips with truffle Mayo
Spaghetti Pomodoro with Shrimps
Tortellini and 3 Cheese
Beef Burger
Turkey Club
Molten Valrhona Chocolate Souffle Cake
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Esy the happy receptionist collecting P 100.00 as entrance fee to the gallery 🙂
There was an ongoing show at the time we visited.
Ongoing show now
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Since Howard and Lyn love art, the family took them to Antipolo to Dr. Cuanang’s home and gallery. I have not been here in so long. The last time was when the doctor was only starting and people were just talking about him. So, this was a big change for me to see how it has transformed. For me, the whole place is a work of art in itself. It’s beautiful, the garden, the works of art scattered all over the place and I just love all the old Filipino objects of art which are rare already nowadays. Truly anything that is of good quality will always have value many many years down the road
Jose Rizal Sculpture in the garden 
Chapel
Another Jose Rizal Sculpture
Monk’s Quarters
Dr. Cuanang’s house
We met one of the gardeners who was very kind. He is one of the many gardeners who maintain the the place
He walked us down further past the pool
And there was a Casita for guests or for couples getting married at the gallery
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After lunch, we visited the nearest Starbucks store which was at JP Laurel. I featured this before
Previous entry: Heritage Concept Store October 15, 2011
but this is my first time to go to this store and it has a certain charm to it.
Who’s that handsome guy there?
Oops! It’s my husband 🙂
with Howard Behar 🙂 Howard says it’s one of the best stores he has seen
And a happy partner having his book signed
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