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In the Paint: Manila

In June, Hennessy unveiled the rehabilitated CCP Bukaneg basketball court in Manila — part of the Maison’s ongoing In the Paint initiative — with art by the multi-hyphentate artist known as Kiefsix.

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Vibrant Emotions in Motion

In his practice, the artist and creative Kiefer Indiongco merges minimalist themes with basketball while also touching on Filipino art and street culture. For Hennessy, “Motions of Emotions” fuses diverse currents to celebrate the country’s spirit, culture, and a universal love of the game.

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Tradition, Revisited

Inspired by cultural festivities around the Philippines, the vibrant artwork by Kiefsix for Hennessy features modernized takes on native Maranao designs, Tausug textile motifs, Igorot geometrics, and patterns from the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City on Panay, part of the Visayas Islands.

Emotion on the Court

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ITP Ambassador Joakim Noah at the inauguration

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Noah takes a break with the urban artist Kiefsix

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Colors and motifs salute several native cultures

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Joakim Noah joins in the court’s inaugural game

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