Abstract art has always drawn various reactions from onlookers over the years. Some find beauty in being able to interpret the vague pieces in any way they please. Others, not so much, going so far as to make claims that even a child could paint such works. Perhaps what makes abstract art so...
SM Supermalls reaffirms its commitment to supporting artists from the local communities. The "Art for Everyone" art fair at SM City Clark, launched on July 1 and running until July 14, is this year’s initiative that transforms participating malls into vibrant art destinations. It provides both...
Stepping inside Nina Garibay’s exhibit “Phantom Limb” at Art Verite Gallery is like being struck by a disquieting familiarity. It’s as if the fragmented, digital world we inhabit daily has been meticulously deconstructed and reassembled on canvas. The artist’s latest collection isn’t...
An artist’s legacy is often based on how they are remembered. When we think of iconic artists, we recall the dedication and passion behind their craft. Their artworks evoke emotions that make us wonder what inspired such creations. Sometimes, we learn how an artist used their work as an escape...
Pride Month may be over, but its purpose and mission never stop. A testament to that are the artworks of the late Filipino modern and contemporary abstract painter Justin Nuyda. To wrap up June, the Nuyda Estate released open edition archival prints of the artist’s “Pride.” “My father has...
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2025, the Baguio Museum unveiled a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Rizal: Indio-Genius ng Ating Lahi.” Curated by the venerable National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik, the show offers a powerful tribute...
The Manila Prince Hotel is proud to host HATCH Emergence: A Fusion of Filipino Street Art, an eye-catching exhibit that celebrates the bold creativity of both seasoned and emerging Filipino artists. Running until July 31, 2025, the exhibit transforms the hotel’s window display into a vibrant...
They say if walls could talk, they’d reveal stories untold—of moments and memories long past. That sentiment rings especially true for the walls of Solidaridad, a quiet, unassuming bookstore tucked away in Ermita, Manila City. Established in 1965 by the late National Artist for Literature...
Workshops, international guest galleries, and works by up-and-coming artists are just some of the enticing offerings for the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF). It’s a remarkable event that allows artists, old and new, to share their craft. You might also find future household...
Pompompurin, the chunky golden retriever with a love for pudding, has dominated this year’s favorite Sanrio mascot poll. Since 1986, Japanese entertainment company Sanrio has held a character poll contest to determine which of their mascots has garnered the most fans worldwide. This year, over...
Senator Loren Legarda has reiterated the need to raise the literacy levels of young Filipinos and instill cultural pride among them. At the launch of Wikaharian 2, Legarda said it is important to prepare the country’s youth for global competitiveness by ensuring they can read, understand, and...
Dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Horror Stories,” Palanca award-winning writer Yvette Tan once again invites readers into her chilling world, seamlessly blending modern-day settings with the eerie mysteries of Filipino folklore in her latest book, “Insect Hag and Other Stories.” This...
