On Feb 9, 2019, Kwago will be unveiling a renewed space with a more curated inventory, new programs and partners at an event called Rites of Passage at the Warehouse in collaboration with Warehouse Eight.
With the help of architect Arts Serrano of One/Zero Design Collective, multimedia designers Reymart Cerin and Vince África of The Public School Manila and interior designer Jia Cabansag of Altum, Kwago is refurbishing the book bar with an aim to have a homey, minimalist aesthetic that could accommodate more books and longer conversations, as well as create a headspace for clarity and serious play.
But more than a rebirth, founder Czyka Tumaliuan shares that Feb 9 is a big thank you to everyone who always believed in her from the very beginning, especially Warehouse Eight. More importantly, it’s a declaration of Kwago’s commitment to be of better service to the community of readers, and local and independent publishers that continue to trust Kwago.
Additionally, Kwago will announce a long-term partnership with a new publishing platform Comma, which will be Kwago’s guide and partner for curating its collection of books, zines and other publications. They will be launching their first collaboration at the same day—A Curated Shelf, which is a 2-month publication exhibit at the book bar, where they will invite an individual to curate 15 publications under a certain theme. Their first curator is new media artist Tad Ermitaño. Comma is a brainchild of Kwago founder Czyka Tumaliuan and poet-curator Roy Voragen.
DATE: 02/09/19
DOOR CHARGE: PHP 380 (comes with with a zine and a new fiction-inspired drink by Kwago book bar)
TIME: Doors open at 11AM until 11PM
VENUE: Warehouse Eight, La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Makati
For more details, visit bit.ly/binyagannayan
