Photos by: Lennon Group, Inc. An influential presence in contemporary Philippine art, a name that has brought to life larger than life, visionary installations crafted from repurposed materials. Leeroy New’s work navigates art, fashion, and public spaces, transforming plastics and industrial...
Following the theme “Across Forms, Beyond Borders,” this year’s fair celebrates the cyclical nature of inspiration and how creativity transcends categories; from painting and sculpture to fashion, functional art, design, and cuisine. Here’s a preview of some of the highlights and special...
It was a gunshot that signaled the beginning—a sound that could immediately trigger fear in anyone. But the hostile noise and the terror that came with it were quickly drowned out—not by crying or panic, but by the fierce and confident rhythm of Whitney Houston’s “Queen of the Night.”...
Cinemalaya is just about ready to wrap up and has had quite a successful run. Its 10 feature-length films and 10 short films each had their time to shine throughout the week in participating venues (Shangri-la Plaza, Gateway Mall, and select Ayala Malls). Here’s a quick recap on how we felt about...
Wilfredo “Yeye” Calderon has been a quiet force in the art scene for decades, but his recent eighth solo exhibit, “From Fine to Bold,” showcased a transformation that’s impossible to ignore. The exhibit, which ran at the Artasia Gallery in SM Megamall, was a visual timeline of a master...
Book Nook, SM Cares’ flagship program that promotes literacy and community engagement, recently hosted another heartwarming storytelling and book donation event at SM North EDSA, The Annex Level 4 Atrium. The session featured Mika Salamanca, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Big Winner,...
Today, we have two novels that picked up major Fiction-writing Awards, plus the first novel from a former doctor who was behind a recent non-fiction bestseller. Happy hours of reading! "The Samurai and the Prisoner" by Honobu Yonezawa A historical thriller that won four major awards, including the...
What happens when you bring together three world-famous artists, two Ayala Foundation communities, and objects perceived as trash? You produce a transformative exhibit of sustainable art, heartfelt stories of community engagement, and a future that helps safeguard our children. ...
Filipino writers and creatives will share the spotlight with their Asian and European counterparts in the first edition of the Asian Literary Festival in central Brussels this weekend, Oct 4-5. The festival, a brainchild of nomad cultural curator and former journalist Louise Baterna, founder and...
Kirby Roxas’ exhibit “A Hole in the Sky” does not announce itself with grand gestures. The works are modest in number, just six, but their presence fills the gallery with a quiet intensity. To spend time with them is to be reminded of how Kirby has consistently redefined the role of the...
Filipino literature and culture are expected to make waves at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair as the Philippines finds itself as the Guest of Honor for the world’s largest book fair. It is set to take place from Oct. 15 to 19, 2025, at the Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. Already, there is...
Yabang Pinoy, the pioneering movement that has championed Filipino pride and identity for the last two decades, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a powerful lineup of events, meaningful collaborations, and a renewed call for Filipinos to “Live Proudly.” Founded in 2005 by young, passionate...
