Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo’s Angat Buhay NGO (non-government organization) is all set to launch, with hopes of uniting her supporters and volunteers and showcasing a two-day street and art festival. (Image from VP Leni Robredo’s Facebook page) The launch of Angat Buhay NGO, the...
The French have always been known for taking and enjoying the long route, eschewing short cuts. They abhor fast food, look down on pronto fashion, and enjoy languid soirées and dinners. So should it come as a surprise to discover that as France celebrates its 75th Year of Diplomatic Relations with...
Social issues in exhibition spaces discussed in free online lecture “Exhibition Design: Narrative Spaces, Connectivity, and Social Engagement,” a free online lecture on possibilities to transform exhibition spaces into a platform for underrepresented and difficult social issues, will be...
‘Diamond in the Rough’ opens at the Pintô Art Museum in Antipolo to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and our friendly relations with France On June 26, 1947, French Minister of Foreign Affairs Georges Bidault and Philippine Vice-president and Foreign Affairs secretary...
From unique tapestries to artworks at the intersection of figuration and abstraction ONGOING: ‘ Otras Realidades ’ WHERE: Leon Gallery International, G/F Eurovilla I, V.A. Rufino corner Legazpi Streets, Legazpi Village, Makati City In “ Otras Realidades (Other Realities),” Señor Javier...
Patience and perseverance are key in getting the perfect moment In today’s time, it is hard to appreciate the wonder of the night sky. Apart from it being fleeting, its beauty is blurred by artificial lights from cities, making it hard for the naked eye to fully see it. But with new technology...
Harvest of blessings breathed life to her brushstrokes ArtSpeak Ramon E.S. Lerma Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-2012) was that rare individual whose art perfectly mirrored her life. Grace and quiet dignity brushed onto canvas, dappled crags, winsome crafts, jewel colors, and most characteristically,...
Autism didn't stop him from achieving these milestones It's every parents' joy and pride to see their children grow into wonderful human beings, and Karen Davila is one of those proud parents. Her 18-year-old son David, who has autism, is showcasing his paintings and art sculptures this week. Proud...
Montblanc Haus, built to inspire writing The newly opened Montblanc Haus in Hamburg, Germany Montblanc invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of handwriting with the opening of a new permanent experience in Hamburg, chronicling the role Montblanc has played in inspiring...
Finally a home for the artists By Veronica Veloso Wuson A visual manifesto is rising on a 200-sqm. lot in Metro Tagaytay, a tiny two story house with big dreams, fulfilling and uplifting the aspiration of artists from the Philippines for a haven to nurture their creative spirit. After 74 years...
Valued at HKD52,800 and discounted to HKD33,600, the 1.8m tall Teletubbies doll Laa Laa was found broken. It all happened too fast. The father, Mr. Cheng, stepped out for a phone call and left his family in KKPlus the toy store in Mongkok, Hong Kong. When he came back, he found the art piece...
Visual artist Jonathan Joven presents blueprints of dream houses with his latest exhibit ‘Not to Scale’ HOUSE OF INNOVATION From left: Intention , acrylic, ink, and oil on repurposed tracing paper on canvas, 2022; Carefully Planned , acrylic, ink, and oil on repurposed tracing paper on...
