The southern end of the Philippines, Mindanao, boasts a rich cultural tapestry woven by diverse communities living harmoniously together. At the forefront of bringing out the stories and essence of Mindanao lies the prolific visual artist Rey Mudhajid “Kublai” Ponce Millan or Kublai Millan....
First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos with Teresita Sy-Coson at the "Intimate Audrey" exhibit. "Intimate Audrey" is a bespoke exhibition on the life of Audrey Hepburn created by her son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, to celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary. Originally launched in her birth town of Brussels,...
Kankan Ramos's latest exhibition, "Flux," held at the Art Lounge Manila Molito, showcases a compilation of her recent works. The exhibition showcases Ramos' profound exploration of the state of flux, the dynamic, ever-changing nature of thoughts, actions, and creativity. The show features a series...
Brian Poe Llamanzares, author of the book "A Sustainable Future," was interviewed at the Manila Bulletin office about his recent honor at the UAE Next Mastermind Awards 2023. (Photo by Gerrald Tan) For a country that experiences severe droughts and typhoons like Yolanda and Egay, the Philippines...
By JAMES SAM Creativity is undeniably fundamental to the human experience. Finding form in paintings, music, theater, film—these outlets are the expressions of our thoughts, emotions, troubles, triumphs. Social media has given individuals the platform to share every aspect of their lives to...
Illustration Randrian Panopio At the height of the pandemic in 2020, I took a weeks-long online course in contemporary art from MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but if you ask me what contemporary art is, chances are I’ll give you a blank stare. In contemporary art, however, no answer...
Sealy Posturepedic joins with Ballet Philippines at a partnership signing event. (L to R) Dennis Tan, Chee Yan Lee, Stephen D. Sy, Kathleen Liechtenstein, Rosalind Wee, Bernadette Aboitiz In a partnership that combines the world of luxurious sleep experiences and artistic storytelling through...
The newly inaugurated National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu (NMP-Cebu) will open to the public on Aug. 1, 2023. It is located in the heart of Cebu City's shipping district and features five key art galleries that showcase the rich history, culture, and natural wonders of Cebu. The interiors of...
Garfield has always seen himself as "purr-fect, and 45 years later, he is even better! The famous feline renowned for his "cattitude" is celebrating 45 years of his extraordinary life, and everyone is invited to join the party. In celebration of this milestone, Medialink Animation Int'l. Ltd. and...
At the core of every artist’s retrospective lies the desire to capture a lifetime of artistic exploration, serving as a testament to their creative journey. For a living artist, however, such an undertaking proves to be a complex task, as the selection of artworks can only provide a glimpse of...
The 80th Venice International Film Festival starts on Aug. 30. It will take place in Venice Lido. The good news is *Cross My Heart and Hope to Die* by director Sam Manacsa is competing in the Orrizonti short films competition. This is a feat for our young Filipino filmmakers who are pushing...
"Shorts & Briefs 9" by Eksena PH is an independently produced theater festival of short and brief plays (10-12 minutes) that features only first-time theater makers and performers. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the independently produced theater festival will be returning to the live...
