Pepe Mendoza pushed the boundaries of portraiture in his recently-concluded exhibit in Gallery 928 “Grace in Brokenness,” inspired by his personal experience during the pandemic. Having witnessed his wife’s unwavering dedication and selflessness while they both battled Covid-19, Mendoza...
THE ART OF WEBTOON-MAKING Korean illustrator Na Seung Hoon works on a webtoon, a serialized digital comic that comes from South Korea Basic Practices: *Storytelling through Drawing*, an intensive workshop facilitated by globally-renowned Korean illustrator Na Seung Hoon, guided young Filipino...
“Hymen, oh Hyménée!” by Juan Luna The Ayala Museum recently unveiled a long-lost national treasure. “Hymen, oh Hyménée!,” by Juan Luna was revealed to select guests at the Ayala Museum on Friday, June 9. The painting, which was last seen in public in Paris 132 years ago, is considered...
Pop culture enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting event you don't want to miss! The ultimate destination for collectors of all types - Collectors Con 2023, is happening on June 6 to 25 at The Block Atrium. Expect exciting and fresh drops with over a hundred collectibles of your favorite epic...
GRACEFUL MOVES Skilled Tausug dancers showcase their skills during the Pangalay competition, an activity under Zamboanga City's Summer Verano Festival (Zamboanga City LGU photo) Recently a lawmaker friend called to consult me about the cultural mapping of her district. All I could say was,...
Conrad Manila unveils the 24th edition of its highly-acclaimed "Of Art and Wine" exhibit. Titled "Crossroads," the much-anticipated exhibit launch showcases the works of six abstractionists, namely: Fitz Herrera, Binong Javier, Marlon Magbanua, Coeli Manese, Bea Policarpio, and Resty Tica. In...
'Summer Fields,' triptych, 5ft x 12ft, acrylic on canvas, 2023 There are many reasons for someone to cultivate a garden , whether to grow his own food or simply as a hobby, but for Rick Hernandez, it’s more than that. In his sixth solo exhibition titled “A Patch, A Field, A Garden,” the...
Regarding a person’s creativity, age is usually not a problem to overcome. In fact, the maturity that comes with age can add a sense of nostalgia to one’s work that can resonate with viewers. Artist Rolando Delos Santos brings this nostalgia to his paintings that evoke a more genteel time, one...
SM North presents The Space Museum, an exhilarating cosmic journey that promises a one-of-a-kind adventure. This cutting-edge multimedia art destination offers a captivating experience for both mall-goers and content creators alike. Located on the second level of SM North Edsa's North Towers, The...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) launched the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) on June 2, 2023, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The festival is a celebration of Filipino literature and culture, and it features a wide variety of books from Filipino authors and publishers. The...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) officially launched the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) on June 2, 2023, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The festival is the largest traveling book festival in the country, and it features a wide variety of books from Filipino authors and...
Dama Ko Lahi Ko, the volunteer-driven initiative encourages the celebration of Filipino culture through the five senses every Independence Day, is entering its third year. Established in 2021 by the Filipino Culture Collective, the movement banks on the Filipino’s massive and constant presence on...
