IVAN Co PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF CONRAD MANILA
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Motion and modernity: A look into Ivan Co’s kinetic sculptures

Gathering a glittering sea of local high society and cultural purveyors, the ‘Harbinger Metropolis’ launch evolved into a soulful celebration where true hospitality met artistic excellence.

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Conrad Manila beautifully toasted its 10th anniversary milestone with the spectacular unveiling of Harbinger Metropolis, marking a grand 41st chapter for its acclaimed Of Art and Wine Series. Gathering a glittering sea of local high society and cultural purveyors, the launch at Gallery C evolved into a soulful celebration where true hospitality met artistic excellence.

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Curated with architectural precision by Nestor Jardin, the exhibition showcases 10 meticulously engineered kinetic sculptures by acclaimed artist Ivan Co. Through an evocative blend of automatons, gravitrams and pendulums adorned with semi-precious stones, the collection explores movement and structural transformation, inviting Manila’s discerning crowd to converse with the future until 25 July.

CONRAD Manila general manager Rupert Hallam.
SMHCC SVP for Operations Cathy Nepomuceno and Conrad Manila Hotel manager Akshat Sinha.
MARIAN and Karl Cabading.
RONELSON Yadao and National Artist Alice Reyes.
STEPHEN Lu and Katya Angara.
MAX Van Doorn and executive director of Asian Cultural Council Tess Rances.
GREG Chan (middle) and his sons.
SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, SMHCC consultant Marilou Gloria, Hans Sy, SMHCC VP Planning and Design Maria Carolina Frances Manzano.
RAFFY and Nerissa Banaag with Abba’s Orchard’s founders Ann and Chris Barrameda.
ART curator Nestor Jardin, president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Elizabeth Sy, featured artist Ivan Co, general manager of Conrad Manila Rupert Hallam and executive vice president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Peggy Angeles.