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Magnet Gallery in Dumangas was abuzz with life as the artist-run space witnessed the opening of a new exhibit last June 14. Ophthalmologist-artist Krys Balmaceda’s ‘Digest’ offered the sparse crowd of artistes, writers, and poets who gathered that evening, a

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Ophthalmologist-artist Krys Balmaceda opened a new exhibition titled 'Digest' at Magnet Gallery in Dumangas on June 14. The artist-run space hosted a sparse crowd of artists, writers, and poets for the event.

The exhibition matters as it highlights the role of small, artist-run spaces in fostering local creative communities outside major urban centers. Balmaceda's dual identity as both an ophthalmologist and artist underscores the diverse backgrounds of practitioners contributing to regional art scenes.