Along Chino Roces Avenue Extension, hidden behind BDO beside Whitespace and Makati Hope School is the not so secret building that houses galleries, restaurants and offices, The Alley at the Karrivin. The places that can be visited here are The Drawing Room, Bellas Artes Outpost, Hydra Design group, Lanai, Poison, Wilde and Aphro.
The area is accessible and can be reached through one jeep if you are coming from WalterMart or Alphaland. Although it is quite hidden when you are looking for it in the compound, the concept of it being an alley makes it a hidden gem that can satisfy your artistic senses.
One of the interesting concept stores slash gallery is APHRO, inspired from the name of greek goddess Aphrodite.
The store is introduced by Tina Fernandez who also owns ArtInformal . The gallery is made up of 90% artworks from internationally known Filipino Artists. Contemporary Paintings, Furniture, bags, shoes, Jewellery and toys are showcased in this store. The way it is curated creates a casual atmosphere that makes visitors at ease and not intimidated with the pieces.
Artworks are displayed in a stepped pavilion with stairs
Added bonus in their place is a very cute white cat named Blanca who also tours the visitors around the place.
Facebook page: @aphroliving
