Nestled in the suburbs and only a stone’s throw away from the central business district of Makati is Ricco–Renzo Galleries --- a new hub for an interesting mix of art lovers, bohemian folk and the business community. Opening its doors to the public in the last quarter of 2003, Ricco–Renzo occupies two floors of gallery space and within it one can find an art gallery, art workshop spaces, function rooms and a café. Ricco–Renzo seeks to find a place for everyone’s creative needs within its art – filled space, whether it be to acquire a new painting, or to have a painting cleaned, restored or framed, or even to develop one’s own creative talents, or simply to enjoy the lifestyle of art.

A home for artists

   The Gallery trades artworks by the country’s masters, contemporary artists and up-coming artists from various genres. However, it mainly exhibits modern works in the visual arts. Rafael Cusi, Raul Lebajo, Raul Isidro, Danny Sillada, Gino Tioseco, Norlie Meimban and Jemina Reyes are among the artists who have already exhibited at Ricco–Renzo. Come and visit Ricco–Renzo during any of its exhibit openings.

A home for art collectors

   Whether the artwork is by a master or by a dear friend or loved-one, ravaged by time or mishandling, you can bring your damaged artworks to Ricco–Renzo where trained, experienced and competent art restorers can arrest further damage, clean and restore your precious works of art.

A home for practicing creatives

   Join any of Ricco–Renzo's workshops which are available all year round and conducted by artists Gerry Ingco, Nestor Villanueva, Norlie Meimban and Barbara Gonzales, among others. Bring out your creativity as you hold classes in the workshop room that is also an extension of the gallery. It is lined with paintings and will inspire even the most harried and jaded workshop participant to produce his or her own opus. Basic Drawing, Painting, Cartoon Animation Drawing, Abstraction, Cubism, Pointillism, Creative Seeing with Chinne Delas Alas, Floral Artistry with Bernice Ocampo and Creative Writing with Barbara Gonzalez are a few of the workshops available. With the exception of Creative Seeing, workshops are usually designed for adults. However, children with the temperament for 3-hour sessions are also most welcome to join.

A home for art professionals and art lovers

   Be part of any of the seminars and arttalks on culture, art and creativity organized by Ricco–Renzo every quarter. Learn from both the resource speakers as well as the participants. Previous talks have been: “The Life and Works of Nena Saguil” by Art Critic Eric Torres, “Appreciating Abstract Art” with Abstractionist Cid Reyes, “Surrealism” by Artist Reuben Cañete, and “The Basics of Art Restoration” with Italian-trained and Florence-based Filipina art restorer Annali Garcia and Spanish-trained restorer Aro Soriano. Speak and be part of a dialogue that is both engaging and enriching.

A home for you and your guests

   Tucked within the Gallery is Caffe Ricco Renzo where you can mull over a painting over a cup of coffee or any of our scrumptious dishes. An oasis within the central business district where you can relax and unwind, you can also enjoy live jazz performances every Wednesday and Friday. Get lost to the fiery and climactic beat of Flamenco Dancers during their performances at the Caffe. Or simply enjoy the daily happy hour to your hearts content. You can also book any of our spaces for your own private functions such as board meetings, seminars, conferences, client presentations, product launches, cocktail parties and even intimate weddings and parties.

A home for designers

   Ricco–Renzo's trading arm is also the exclusive distributor of the latest revolutionary product to hit the design and construction market today. “3-form Varia from the United States is a material, a tool and a full palette of opportunity, encapsulating a selection of unique, decorative materials within a specially engineered, high-performance and translucent resin. Picture colorful, handmade papers, metal screens and woven mesh captured in a solid sheet of translucency and light! Our collection of embossing molds impart striking texture, adding depth to any installation…fire rated…and with half the weight of glass… (it has) 40 times the impact strength of tempered glass. Varia also outperforms all acrylic resin-based products – it will not shatter, crack or discolor and can be contour heat-draped to any form…Varia can be easily drilled and custom cut to size and shape on site, it is the cost effective alternative to decorative glass, cast acrylics, metals, laminates and anything else you can imagine. It is whatever you need it to be – partitions cladding, tabletops, flooring – it becomes your vision!” Ricco–Renzo also offers red cedar shutters for exterior and interior applications. These high-quality shutters offer natural durability, lightness, true straight grain and stability and tolerance in varying climate conditions. Its aesthetic appeal and quality, allow it to compete in international markets.

   The many facets and offerings of Ricco–Renzo Galleries and Caffe Ricco Renzo make it an emerging lifestyle in itself. Visit us and see, hear, taste and feel for yourself the new lifestyle of art.