Discover the life of Maria Linda Hanihara through the pages of ‘Sub Rosa’ In our digital world, one documents life with snaps and small videos, be they for social media or just pieces to hold personally to remind oneself of special moments. But in the past, people used to not just mark events...
After two years of renovation, Ayala Foundation has created new and innovative ways to explore Philippine art and culture One of the things people have missed a lot during months of on and off lockdowns is the chance to visit museums and galleries to immerse themselves into the world of arts. Now...
The renowned composer, lyricist, and overall creative force has died at age 91 “He influenced all of us, whether we knew it or not,” says Broadway star Kristin Chenowith as she pays tribute to the musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim, who sadly passed away on Nov. 26, 2021. Stephen Sondheim...
Here’s the story behind the artworks NFTs, short for non-fungible tokens, is taking the arts and digital world by storm. You can see it almost everywhere, from the NBA to the Miss Universe. Locally, one famous artist just joined the craze with her first NFT releases this November 2021, and that...
Other terms that made its list are ‘double-vaxxed,’ ‘climate anxiety,’ and ‘metaverse’ While many would have predicted a word that relates to the pandemic or vaccine or salvation to banner this year, Collins Dictionary took a digital route and picked “NFT” as its Word of the Year...
A quick search of Pablo Baen Santos’ name on social media and one will see his colorful works that mirror the reality Filipinos endured during the 1970s. Sadly, those posts are up online only to celebrate his legacy as the artist is now with the Creator. Pablo Baen Santos (Photo by Pinggot...
Seymour Barros Sanchez’s documentary shows how ‘Filipino women can become very good leaders if they will not let themselves be pulled down and prevailed upon by patriarchal dictates’ Support poured in many ways to Vice President Leni Robredo when she announced her presidential bid for the...
Honoring restoration done well Stepping inside the lobby of the Palacio is like being transported back in time, into the Roaring ‘20s when Art Deco halls hosted dazzling parties (Photo from Palacio de Memoria) Palacio de Memoria, the stately landmark along the scenic stretch of Roxas Boulevard,...
Yes! Our girls just did that Olivia Rodrigo dominates Grammy 2022 nominations with seven nods including the four big categories, making her the second-youngest artist to do it after Billie Eilish. This is also a historic moment as she is the first Filipino-American music artist to do the Big Four...
The group exhibition ‘Kaarawan, Musika, at mga Larawan’ puts the spotlight on Filipino culture William Gaudinez’ sculptural art is not something you see in your regular museum or art gallery trip. Using his main medium, wood assemblage, acrylic, industrial paint, and other found objects,...
And yet this year, just as Hollywood is rooting for Asian representation and the Academy Awards is actively inviting Filipino filmmakers, the Film Academy of the Philippines did not send an entry The elusive gold statuette trophy of the Academy (Oscar) is still a dream for the Philippines. Never in...
Seen as one of today’s legends in the local entertainment industry, veteran television director Bert de Leon, sadly, passed away. Described by his colleagues as someone who was easy to work with, Bert was best known for being the former director of GMA’s long-running gag show “Bubble Gang,”...
