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CULIDECO
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Culideco l is a new media art exhibition by Ruston Banal Culideco is a conceptual framework developed by interdisciplinary artist Ruston Banal, derived from the fusion of the words “culinary” and “deconstruction.” This artistic and scholarly endeavor employs photography and design to explore the intricate narratives behind heirloom dishes—culinary traditions often perceived as lacking aesthetic…
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Kuraldal
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About the Photo: Kuraldal by Ruston Banal Captured in 2006, Kuraldal is a landmark photograph by Ruston Banal, marking the first time this deeply rooted cultural celebration in Betis, Pampanga, was documented through the lens of a camera. This prize-winning image is not merely a record of an event but a testament to a living…
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Ruston Banal on a Roll
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A Profile “I have witnessed how his art as a photographer continues to evolve, from the now iconic and powerful imagery of the Kuraldal photo, to his series of portraits of Capampangan women done in his impressiography style, to his latest ouvres on thought-provoking flagellants walking along the streets of New York that for me…