March 2013
RED INQUIRER
MAGAZINE
Christina Bartges will make you dance
Editor’s letter Inspired by art and music
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I am proud to say that there is currently a new awakening and awareness in both music and art in the Philippines today—so notable, in fact, that we have moved this issue one Sunday down so Mara Miano, our amazing and spirited intern, could cover Malasimbo (p. 6), a music PHOTOGRAPH BY JO ANN BITAGCOL
and arts festival held in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Now on its third year and with feedback so enticing, the event is something that I look forward to attending next year.
Inquirer RED Magazine also lets you in on what people from the past and present music scenes listen to (inquiRED, p.30), with hopes that you can enrich your own musical taste by adding new tunes to your playlist. For nonconformists, this issue’s acquiRED (p.11) might encourage them to start a collection of vinyl records, March has been quite an exciting and eventful month, we decided to dedicate this entire issue to all things art and music, beginning with the beautiful and talented DJ Christina Bartges, a.k.a. Miss Badkiss, gracing our cover. We were privileged enough to shoot her in a collaboration with EverywhereWeShoot couple Ryan Vergara
which are exactly art and music put together. Art and music inspire this magazine precisely because they naturally unite people. Spice up your weekend by visiting galleries and attending gigs and concerts with friends or family; surely all that creativity will unite and inspire you, too. Things are getting exciting out there, don’t miss out!
and Garovs Garrovillo at the recent Finale Art File exhibit of Roberto Chabet, deemed the Father of Philippine Conceptual Art and a mentor to many of today’s big names in art.
Ria Prieto
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Christina Bartges
On the cover: Top, Forever 21, silk pants, Christina’s own This page: Vintage blouse, scarf from a beach vendor, hat found at a party, all Christina’s own
By day, she’s a doting mom to her two-year-old son; by night, the sultry Fil-German DJ known as Miss Badkiss brings parties to life with her hypnotic electro-meets-techno mixes
06 exploRED Malasimbo, Puerto Galera 10 A pilgrim’s path Roberto Chabet tackles the
labyrinth theme in his recent Finale Art File show
11 acquiRED Vinyl records enjoy renewed appreciation among old-school music junkies and art lovers alike
20 Miami spice This season’s fresh prints come in
graphic black and white with splashes of color. Pack these dresses for your next summer getaway
26 Take cover! Beauty’s best head-to-toe protection for the searing summer sun
28 inspiRED Well-chosen art and antiques abound in this couple’s neo-classical home
30 inquiRED What’s on your playlist? 31 empoweRED Tirso Ripoll
Editor-in-Chief Layout Artist Copy Editor Post-production Artist Intern Design
Ria Prieto Joan R. Soro Joy Rojas Revo C. Naval Mara Santillan Miano PUSH Associates, Inc.
Contributing writers: Chere Gioskos, Mara Santillan Miano Contributing photographers: Sara Black, EverywhereWeShoot, Raquel Samaniego, MJ Suayan Editorial Consultant Thelma Sioson San Juan
Board Chairperson
Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez
VP, Advertising Business Development Manager Sales and Marketing Manager
Pepito Olarte Lou Gonzales Cathy Bautista-Pumarega
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Grace Nono
exploRED
Malasimbo, Puerto Galera A mountaintop festival leaves lovers of art and music on a different high BY MARA SANTILLAN MIANO
A Mangyan with long, silver hair strums a peculiar
trees everywhere with a view of the bay—was as beautiful
instrument as a small crowd gathers around him. A
as the people. Kids sat by the grass-terraced amphitheater,
young woman, clad in a tie-dye shirt with flowers in her
laughing about something vaguely hilarious. They
hair, sways to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff performing live
had a reason to be happy, all right. They’re young,
on stage; she probably had too many mushrooms—the
and if anything, Malasimbo seemed like an organic,
magic ones. A number of tents pitched on a secluded hill
conservationist infant of the mother-of-all-music-festivals,
provide shelter for the festival goers. Rain drizzled every
Woodstock. With less people and more relaxed energy,
so often, but the European backpackers didn’t seem to
it was what one would call “group therapy”: an affair
mind.
of eclectic music, art, peace, and lots of love. Strongly
We were on top of a mountain, and the place—coconut
recommended for those looking for some enchantment.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY MJ SUAYAN STYLING BY NIO MANZANO AND ALEX LAPA GROOMING BY ILICH MONROY
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Bob Aves Art by Leeroy
‘Eternal Oval’ by Agnes Arellano
‘All Light Streaks’ by MJ Suayan
‘Tree of Life’ by Hiyas Bagabaldo
‘Man-O-War’ by Leeroy New
Grace Nono
Philippe Escalambre (left) and Aldryan Hanson, Calcarries Philippines
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‘Labyrinth’ by Roberto Chabet, 2013
A pilgrim’s path
Roberto Chabet tackles the labyrinth theme in his recent Finale Art File show do with the labyrinth he created for his recent show at the Finale Art File, but this much is certain about Roberto Chabet (above). The Father of Philippine Conceptual Art and a mentor to many contemporary artists, Chabet has been described as “anti-museum,” churning out works that are neither collectible nor permanent, as art to him, wrote artist An Xiao in her blog Hyperallergic, is for the moment; after, it becomes memory. Composed of a hollow block labyrinth embedded with shards of glass, a red nylon cord descending from the ceiling into a pool of red tangles, and a set of red fluorescent arrows pointing to all directions, Chabet’s labyrinth suggests a winding journey—his own, perhaps? The road—and his loyal followers— await.
PHOTOGRAPH BY RAQUEL SAMANIEGO
One can only wonder if celebrating his 50th year in art three years ago had anything to
acquiRED
A new spin
Vinyl records enjoy renewed appreciation among old-school music junkies and art lovers alike Thanks to the retrospective hipster phenomenon, turntables and vinyl records are making a huge comeback. Consider yourself lucky if you’ve inherited an already large collection, as these are quite difficult to find in Manila. They make exquisite, irresistible presents to the audiophile, pack rat, or old soul, whether for their music or rare album art. MSM
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It’s beautiful to watch Christina Bartges, otherwise known as Miss Badkiss, Manila’s hottest female DJ. On
What’s next for Christina Bartges? I would like to get more involved in our family
Wednesdays, you’ll find her at Prohibition at Dillinger’s.
business. We are developing our land in Batangas.
On Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturday nights, this
Maybe have another baby.
gorgeous Filipina-German performs at M Café or at the Rocket Room. If not working, she spends time with
Now it’s time for word play. Please tell us the first
partner, DJ Kristian Hernandez, and son, Maceo.
thing that comes to mind when you hear the word:
How are you these days?
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A bit tired. I’ve been playing at least four nights
Art. Admire and love it. Bridge. Don’t burn them.
a week. I’ve also been taking Maceo to school in the
Clubs. I prefer disco.
mornings.
Dream. Maceo. Ego. Check it at the door.
How old is Maceo? He is turning two this month! He loves to dance and
Family. Everything. Goal. Happiness.
says some Tagalog words already. He tries to say sabaw
Haven. My bed.
and baba.
Insecurities. My belly. Jeans. Baggy.
Has he traveled with you? He has been to Munich with me.
Kids. Love. Living is…Loving. Music. My passion.
Do you miss Munich? I miss the amazing public transport there. They have
Noise. It can be beautiful. Olympian. Michael Phelps.
all the buses, trams, and an underground subway. I miss
Peeves. When cars don’t stop on pedestrian lanes.
the parks and gardens that are within the city.
Quote. “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation,”
What do you like about Manila? Everything is happening in Manila. The stores are
Oscar Wilde. Restaurant. Atelier 317.
open till late in the evening, and there is always a place
Sex. Yeah.
to eat even after work.
Travel. Around the world? Yes! Underwear. Skimpy.
Any travel plans soon? I am planning to go to Europe sometime June or July.
Vacation. Maldives. Water or wine? Water. Xylophone. My first musical instrument.
What’s in your travel bag? In my carry-on airplane bag I have a lip balm, moisturizer, candy, a reading material, neck pillow, headphones, and my iPod.
Yesterday. Is done. Zoo animal. Zebra.
Eairth top; Zara pants
Zara top; Christina Bartges silk pants; Forever 21 necklaces; Aldo boots
‘Everything is happening in Manila. The stores are open till late in the evening, and there is always a place to eat even after work’
Vintage blouse, scarf from a beach vendor, hat found at a party
Forever 21 blazer
Givenchy eyewear, Ideal Vision Center; Diane von Furstenberg dress, Rustan’s; Tiffany & Co. pendant necklace and ring, Rustan’s
Miami spice
Calvin Klein eyewear, Ideal Vision Center; Raoul dress, Greenbelt 5
This season’s fresh prints come in graphic black and white, with splashes of color. Pack these dresses for your next summer getaway PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARA BLACK STYLING BY MILLET ARZAGA-GONZALES POST-PRODUCTION GRAPHICS BY MARA SANTILLAN MIANO MAKEUP BY BOBBIE MILLENA/CREATIONS SALON HAIRSTYLE BY MARK CASTRO/CREATIONS SALON MODEL: FATIMA RABAGO/MERCATOR
Kate Spade dress, Rockwell
Raoul top and skirt, Greenbelt 5; Kenneth Cole flats, Rockwell; Tiffany & Co. ring, Rustan’s
Kate Spade top, Rockwell; Sinequanone skirt, Rustan’s
Armani Exchange romper, Rockwell; Tiffany & Co. pendant necklaces, Rustan’s
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A love for art and antiques doesn’t necessarily make a home stiff or stuffy. Natural light, plants, and contemporary furnishings give this area a warm welcoming vibe.
At home with history inspiRED
Well-chosen art and antiques abound in this couple’s neo-classical home
Having been raised in homes teeming with art and antiques
only because it’s an original from the northern region of Luzon
(specifically from the Filipino colonial era), it was only natural
and a well-preserved piece at that (note its use of different types
for the man and woman of this house to fill their spaces with
of wood, circa 1800s), but because of its sentimental value. “It
the kinds of pieces they have grown to appreciate. Sticklers for
was handed down to my husband by my father-in-law, one of the
detail, the couple employs a technical approach to acquiring art
major antique collectors of his time,” says the lady of the house
and antiques; everything from an item’s age and region of origin
with pride.
to the type of wood used to construct the piece are carefully
As such, it’s the people, and not the pieces in this art-and-
considered. As to what appeals to them aesthetically, an item’s
antique-filled home, that matter to them the most. Asked to
unmistakable beauty and quality of craftsmanship are key.
identify her favorite part of the house, the lady says, “the living
Pieces with a story—and not just a history—also float this couple’s boat. A 19th-century aparador is highly treasured, not
room. This is where we entertain our friends and spend most of the time with our kids.”
A Yamaha baby grand and Eastlake, French country, and Filipino colonial period accent chairs in the living room
Main entrance door made of burlwood
18th-century icon of St. Michael, the archangel and an Eastlake accent chair
19th-century hand-carved narra dining table
Antique door knockers on main entrance 18th-century French hand-carved gilt mirror flanked by 18th-century hand-painted blue hurricane wall lamps
18th-century oil lamp
18th- century cherub in ‘balayong’ hardwood
Antique horn
Zsa Zsa Padilla, singer/actress “I’ve been listening to ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ Bruno Mars; ‘Girl on Fire,’ Alicia Keys; ‘Sweet Memories,’ Zia Quizon for Avon; ‘Breaking Your Own Heart,’ Kelly Clarkson; and ‘Diamonds,’ Rihanna.”
Ariel Lozada, director “What’s on my playlist is Bon Iver, Johnny Cash, Thomas Newman, Andrew Bird, and Antony and The Johnsons.” DJ Andy T, a.k.a. Liquid A “Mindstate, Pete Philly & Perquisite; Black Sands, Bonobo; Quartet Diggin’, DJ Cam; Connected, The Foreign Exchange, Fragile State, The Facts and The Dreams.”
inquiRED Barbie Almalbis-Honasan, singer/ songwriter “Recently, I’ve been listening to Gary Clark Jr., The Civil Wars, Bethel Music, Gungor, and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (again).”
Sarah Meier-Albano, model, TV host, writer “A 21-year-old Filipina soul singer named June Marieezy. She’s amazing. Easily my favorite artist ever since she came out with her ‘Heavy Eyes’ EP. Love at first listen.”
What’s on your playlist? Compiled by Ria Prieto
Jack Duavit, audiophile “The last playlist I made for a road trip included these songs: ‘Shine,’ Julie Thompson; ‘Tonight,’ Samantha James; ‘Sea of Lights,’ Walsh & McAuley; ‘First Train Home,’ Imogen Heap; and ‘Let You Go,’ Ferry Corsten. Great music for taking in the scenery and keeping you awake!”
Kristian Hernandez, DJ “UK soul/jazz vocalist Omar, Australian reggae band Kooi, hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, Afro house producer Osunlade, and UK rapper Ty.”
Manolet Dario, NKB DJ “Suit & Tie,” Adam Stanton; “Blue Velvet,” Lana del Rey; “Direct Me To A Remedy,” All Good Funk Alliance; “Amore Come Dolore (Needs Remix),” Ennio Morricone; “Knight Moves,” Chilly Gonzales
Travel makes you a better person: Below, my wife, Katrina, and I in Barcelona a few years ago. An amazing city, I cannot wait to go back.
Tabaquiera trio: With my father, Gabriel Jr. (left) and brother Roman (center)
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At Rock Local, SM Mall of Asia Arena, 2012: Rockin’ out with Razorback keeps me sane. (Photo by Cris Pangan)
empoweRED
Tirso Ripoll
This is what it’s all about: Above, from left, Daniel, Katrina (with little Adrián), Max, myself, and Totoro the stuffed toy, Christmas 2012
Guitars, cigars, and family rock his world
A mug of coffee and my favorite cigar (Antonio Gimenez Robusto) are a great way to start a day. This Gibson Flying V (above) is the one I used on our first album. I’ve had it for over 20 years. It’s been through hell and high water with me and still plays like a dream. By the way, my ring was custommade by 13Lucky Monkey, Filipino artisans specializing in biker jewelry. They are amazing. (Photo by Dye Sison)
FC Barcelona: best football team in the world!
Band of brothers: On stage with the fine gents of Razorback
My favorite book From the back cover of our 2003 album