Art Resource Center Library and Gallery

21/07/2026

Every wedding begins with a vision, but behind every unforgettable celebration is the artistry of the creatives who bring it to life.

Beyond the Aisle invites you to look beyond the ceremony and discover the passion, craftsmanship, and imagination that shape every meaningful moment. Featuring the works of distinguished wedding creatives, this exhibition celebrates the artistry behind the industry—where design, storytelling, and creativity come together to create lasting memories.

The exhibition will run until July 26, 2026, from 1PM to 8PM, at The Foyer, La Herencia Davao.

BY Leonie Herrero and Jerrzonn Jaron / PWC Intern

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18/07/2026

Beyond the Aisle Opening 🙂

18/07/2026

BEYOND THE AISLE opens today at La Herencia Davao! Step into a remarkable exhibition where the artistry behind unforgettable weddings takes center stage, revealing the creative minds that continue to shape some of life’s most cherished celebrations. Beyond the Aisle invites you to discover the personal artistic voices of five accomplished wedding creatives whose talents extend far beyond their professions. From heartfelt paintings and evocative mixed media to expressive watercolor and contemporary works, this exhibition celebrates the intersection of fine art, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Visit us from July 18–26, 2026 and experience how creativity flourishes beyond the wedding day.

Meet Otoi Mercado, whose background in painting, fashion, and makeup artistry transforms beauty into compelling visual expression; Joe Rodriguez, an accomplished pastry chef whose painter’s eye brings color, precision, and artistry into every canvas; Thea Go, Davao’s pioneering live wedding painter, whose emotionally rich works are inspired by faith, resilience, and hope; Cacho Ferrero, a celebrated musician and songwriter whose impressionistic paintings echo the poetry and rhythm of everyday life; and Val Adonis San Diego, an award-winning wedding photographer whose reflective artworks explore memory, light, and the quiet beauty found in ordinary moments. Discover the artists beyond their celebrated professions—only at La Herencia Davao Art Space, F. Torres Street, Davao City. See the people behind the craft, and the art beyond the aisle.

13/07/2026

‼️New Books ‼️

DisKarte: Understanding Design Culture Through the Chairs of Filipino Design Exemplars
By Guillerma Legaspi Mendoza

An insightful exploration of Philippine design culture through the lens of iconic Filipino-designed chairs, this book examines how furniture reflects history, identity, craftsmanship, and innovation. It highlights the works of celebrated Filipino designers while demonstrating how everyday objects can embody cultural values, artistic expression, and the evolution of design in the Philippines.

Art History as the Evolution of the Sacred
By Emmanuel Garibay

Artist and educator Emmanuel Garibay presents a thought-provoking perspective on art history by tracing how humanity’s understanding of the sacred has shaped artistic expression across civilizations. Blending philosophy, religion, culture, and visual arts, the book invites readers to see art not merely as aesthetic achievement, but as an enduring reflection of humanity’s search for meaning, transcendence, and the divine.

Read them at the ARC Library & Gallery
La Herencia Davao, F. Torres st., Davao City
Monday to Sunday | 1:00 to 8:00 pm

06/07/2026

The Bizarre and The Beautiful refers to the combination of unusual, strange, or unsettling elements with aesthetically pleasing forms to create meaningful visual experiences. Artists use this contrast to challenge traditional ideas of beauty, provoke curiosity, and encourage viewers to explore deeper emotions, symbolism, and interpretations. Rather than simply depicting attractive subjects, this artistic approach demonstrates that beauty can also be found in the mysterious, the grotesque, and the unconventional, making the artwork both thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.

The Bizarre and the Beautiful, The Exhibit will be extended until july 16, 2026, 1Pm - 7Pm at The Foyer, La Herencia Davao.

BY: Leonie Herrero, Jerrzonn Jaron, Jhon Caserial/PWC Intern

📷: Leonie Herrero, Jerrzonn Jaron, Jhon Caserial/PWC Intern

01/07/2026

There is something compelling about the unfamiliar. It invites us to pause, question our assumptions, and look beyond first impressions. This exhibition brings together works that exist between the bizarre and the beautiful, where tenderness meets discomfort, intimacy intertwines with distortion, and memory blends with performance. Rather than offering certainty, each piece opens a space for reflection, encouraging viewers to engage with emotions, experiences, and identities that often escape simple definition. Through surreal imagery, fragmented narratives, and deeply personal expressions, the exhibition explores how beauty can emerge from what initially feels strange.

The bizarre and the Beautiful, The Exhibit will be extended until july 16, 2026, 1Pm - 7Pm at The Foyer, La Herencia Davao.

BY: Leonie Herrero, Jerrzonn Jaron, Jhon Caserial/PWC Intern

📷: Leonie Herrero, Jerrzonn Jaron, Jhon Caserial/PWC Intern

28/06/2026

THE LANNANG Symposium will be held in Davao City for the first time this year as organizers continue their efforts to preserve and revitalize the Lánnang language (Philippine Hokkien) and strengthen cultural ties within the Chinese-Filipino community.

𝘉𝘠 𝘈𝘊𝘌 𝘊𝘠𝘙𝘌𝘓𝘓𝘌 𝘗𝘈𝘎𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘈𝘞𝘈𝘕/𝘊𝘔𝘜 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯

https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/davao-to-stage-first-lannang-symposium/

27/06/2026

27/06/2026

For the benefit of the Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc., The Bizarre and The Beautiful will host an Auction Night this June 27, 2026 5:00 to 7:00 at the ARC Library & Gallery of La Herencia Davao