Archive for June, 2010
Stylish and Chic
June 30th, 2010 | 
Author: (+) Loved all the art decor within the hotel. The staff were very friendly and young. They were well spoken and looked great in their stylish uniform.
(-) I know it’s a service residence but i think some guests might appreciate a room service menu.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone that is looking for a fuss free stay. they have a restaurant and a deli below that is accessible. I love the layout of the room and the size is just perfect for 1 or 2. Incidentally i am looking at another holiday to Manila and Picasso Boutique will be my first choice. I would like to thank the staff for a pleasant stay
Shopping Tip : Once you get your bearings; you will find that Green belt, one of the biggest shopping areas are just 10 to 15min minute walk from Picasso.
Pamela M. – Singapore
http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/manila/the_picasso_boutique_serviced_residences/reviews.html
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Great Service!
(+) Free wifi with strong signal. Free basement parking. Beautiful and courteous staff. Great food.
(-) Small lobby
The staff were all very courteous and friendly. Was looking for somebody and the receptionist even went out of her way to help me. The complimentary wifi was fast and no problem with signal since our room has its own router. The food at the lobby is very good. Selection of wine was not that much but there are some good choice. parking was not a problem, most of the time the basement was just half full. My thanks to Ms Monica and the staff on a great service
Thomas S. – Philippines
http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/manila/the_picasso_boutique_serviced_residences/reviews.html
Manila Holiday
(+) good location, great restaurant, easy access to taxi service, felt safe, convienient, decor was very pleasing, and pleasant staff.
(-) room was hot upon arrival and during night time. At least please have the air-con turned on prior to guest arrival. No iron and ironing board. No rob. Pillows were too soft. Room lighting was a bit dim. Room was NOT cleaned.
We heard about the Picasso Boutique through a friend and wanted to check it out for ourselves. We were pleasantly surprised by the décor, location, and proximity of your hotel to shopping and other restaurants. We stayed at your Malaga Studio. Your staff was very friendly and took good care of us. Even though it was a short stay, we even managed to use the service of your spa. The ambiance and food at the restaurant was good. There were few things we thought you could improve upon such as: 1. the room was hot upon arrival and during the night 2. the bed was hard and pillows were too soft and did not have the support 3. needs more lighting in the room as it was rather dim even with the curtains open 4. no ironing board or iron 5. No robs. Overall, it was a good experience and we will definitely recommend your property to our friends and colleagues.
Katie B. – Guam
http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/manila/the_picasso_boutique_serviced_residences/reviews.html
Making Pictures Making Choices
Title: Making Pictures Making Choices
Location: 3F Art Gallery The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences
Start Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: 2010-6-8
Join the Summer Art Program 2010 at The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences
Introduction to Sculpture with Ikoy Ricio
April 13 – May 18, 2010 (6 sessions),
Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
For children ages 6 – 12 years old
P5,500 for 6 sessions including materials
Stimulate the imagination of your child and encourage the recycling of objects in a fun-filled class designed to introduce your child to the basics of sculpture. Expect your child to create masterpieces any parent could be proud of out of old toys, discarded household objects, scrap and other materials.
Teacher Ikoy Ricio graduated from the University of the Philippines Fine Arts program and majored in Studio Arts. He currently teaches art at Hope Christian High School in Binondo, Master’s Academy in Ortigas and for the Ateneo grade school Art Club. He has held solo exhibits and participated in group exhibits in the Lopez Memorial Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Drawing Room, Kulay Diwa Gallery and Magnet Gallery. His work is in the Singapore Art Museum collection.
Introduction to Animation and Caricature with
Malaya Fernandez
April 13 – May 18, 2010 (6 sessions),
Tuesdays, 2 pm – 4 pm
For children ages 6 – 12 years old
P5,500 for 6 sessions including materials
Does your child love cartoons and anime? This class enables your child to create his own characters and bring them to life with simple anatomical drawing and color techniques aided by basic animation.
Teacher Malaya Fernandez has carved a niche for himself as a professor of Graphics, Visual Art and Photography at the University of Makati. He is also one of the animators in the making of 1999’s Heavy Metal F.A.K.K. 2, The Movie.
Introduction to Pastel & Watercolor Painting with
May Jandayan
April 15 – May 20, 2010 (6 sessions),
Thursdays, 2 pm – 4 pm
For children ages 6 – 12 years old
P5,500 for 6 sessions including materials
Tap into your child’s inner Picasso by introducing the basics of painting skills and techniques. Lessons in basic drawing and composition will precede the use of pastel and watercolor.
Teacher May Jandayan is a working mom who shares her passion for art with other children by teaching in different galleries in Metro Manila. She graduated from the Technological University of the Philippines and majored in Advertising Arts.
ART CLASSES WITH VISUAL ARTIST
EDGAR TALUSAN FERNANDEZ
April 15 – May 20, 2010 (6 sessions),
Thursdays, 3- 6 pm
Open to young adults 16 years old & up and adults
P6,000.00 for 6 sessions excluding materials
The class is open to individuals who have previously taken art lessons and are interested in continuing their studies. Students are reintroduced to different painting mediums which they will use during class: pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and oil.
Edgar Talusan Fernandez (b.1955) is a renowned painter, sculptor, educator and activist in the field of Philippine contemporary visual arts. He started as an abstract painter and his first one-man show was in 1974. Having won art competitions in the 1970s, he stayed in Paris, France for an 18 month art residency and was invited for a solo exhibit by the Japan Foundation at ASEAN Culture Center and the Fukuoka Museum in Japan. He has been invited to participate in several international biennales and triennials to represent the Philippines. He was awarded the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists’ Award in 1990. He has led different art organizations: Art Association of the Philippines (President,1983), Christian Art Society of the Philippines (President, 1987), Asian Christian Art Association (Vice President, 1990s), Agos Kulay Watercolor Group (President, 1999). He is a Hall of Famer awardee in the watercolor competition of Gallery Genesis and an Araw ng Maynila awardee for Painting in 2006. He presently heads of the Visual Arts committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
He has started as an abstract painter in his first one-man show in 1974. Winning art competitions in the seventies gave him a chance to stay in Paris, France for 18 months. He has also given a solo show by Japan Foundation at Asean Culture Center and Fokuoka Museum in Japan. A 1990 CCP 13 artists awardee, he has also been a president of different art organizations like the Art Association of the Philippines(1983), Christian Art Society of the Philippines in 1987, Vice-President of Asian Christian Art Association 1990’s and Agos Kulay (Watercolor Group) in 1999. Egai is Hall of Famer in, watercolor competition sponsored by Gallery Genesis and an Araw ng Maynila awardee for painting in 2006. He is currently the Head of the visual art committee of the National Commission On Art and Culture.
TO REGISTER OR TO INQUIRE, CONTACT:
Art Cabinet Philippines
3/F The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences
119 Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Call or send an SMS to +63 928 550-4816
inquiry@artcabinetphilippines.com
An Art Hotel rises in Salcedo Village – Picasso Boutique Residential Apartments
There’s a lot of new energy going around Salcedo Village in Makati lately. Apart from the lively open-air market on Saturdays, it seems like there’s a new restaurant or cafe opening every month. Salcedo is already home to some of the city’s best restaurants like Apartment 1B and Elbert’s Steakroom and we have our eyes on two new ones that promise to reinforce the business enclave’s reputation for good food : Masseto and Le Cuisine Francaise. With an exciting restaurant scene, vibrant weekend market and upscale high-rise residences, the only thing missing in the cool equation is a boutique hotel. But, not anymore.
The new Picasso Boutique Residential Apartments on Leviste Street completes the make-over of Salcedo from the quiet residential and business district it was in the 80′s and 90′s to the hip and energetic district that it’s become today. The Picasso is what you might call an Art Hotel in the tradition of the quirky designer hotels popular in Europe. Zoning laws in this part of Makati do not allow hotels to operate in the Village, so, strictly speaking, the Picasso is marketed as fully-serviced apartments, but it’s really just the same thing as both long-staying and overnight guests are equally welcome.
Taking the cue from the famous artist the property is named after, art and creativity play a central role in the building’s design and concept. Although there isn’t a single Picasso print or painting in the property, there’s lots of colorful pieces by local artists on the walls and hallways of the building. Most striking is the mural painted on the balconies of the Picasso. All suites get the Pablo Picasso treatment with splashes of color that liven up the otherwise minimalist designs of the rooms. And if the suites come across as too bare, the designers say its on purpose. They wanted to recreate the artist’s canvass with blank frames for the guest to fill with his or her imagination. It works for those who enjoy the minimalist aesthetic but it may come across as rather cold and empty for those used to the cluttered comforts of a real home environment.
The Picasso offers apartments in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and loft configurations. All come with basic cooking appliances, refrigerators, wi-fi and flat-screen TV’s. Not all the floors are done so inquire in advance for availability.
On the ground floor, Picasso management partnered with the chefs behind Cebu’s popular Gustavian restaurant. Despite the name, the Boheme Brasserie is not really French, but there are touches of Picasso’s adopted nation that give the restaurant soem Gallic charm. Like the Gustavian, the meals are hearty, tasty and good value. Just two months old, the Brasserie is already a favorite with the Salcedo Village lunch crowd.
The Picasso also features a day spa, art gallery and salon. It’s too early to tell if the boutique property will live up to the reputation of its namesake artist but so far it can claim to be a truly original take on the often staid experience of other serviced residences.
http://executive-class.blogspot.com/2010/02/art-hotel-rises-in-salcedo-village.html
This is a great place to stay
“This is a great place to stay. Continue what you are doing. Staff is friendly as always smiles.”
From
Suresh Venkanna.