ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) recently unveiled new works by National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera and social realist artist Mark Justiniani. The exhibition Rhapsodies and Recollection features original sculpture Reunion by BenCab and Ang...
Most of us are familiar with the Marvel superhero Iron Man and his suit, which opens with a mechanical sequence at the slightest touch. According to Brian Hontiveros, general manager of Modularity Home, this concept of an “electronic opening system,” similar to what we see in fiction movies and...
National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts, Benedicto Cabrera, or "BenCab," once again collaborates with Moooi Carpets and Abitare Internazionale for the "BenCab + Moooi Carpets, Edition 8" collection. Dubbed "modern day tapestries," these digitally printed carpets by Moooi Carpets, a Dutch...
Glenda Jackson with her previously-owned collection of early BenCab paintings. Subway Madonna hangs topmost behind her. The work below it was sold by Salcedo Auctions in June 2022 (Image: Reyes and Yuson, Bencab, 2002) Words by Devi De Veyra One of the most fascinating stories in Philippine art is...
National Artist for visual arts Benedicto 'BenCab' Cabrera and over 100 other artists launched a virtual exhibit on Sunday, Feb. 20, to express their support for Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid. Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau) The show,...
National Artist Benedicto Cabrera, famously known as “BenCab”, is the latest prominent personality to add his name to the growing list of Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters in her upcoming 2022 presidential run. On Sunday, Nov. 21, BenCab posted a photo of himself infront of a pine tree...
How art comforts us amidst our rather unsettling situation In a time when art can unexpectedly bring solace amidst the pandemic, art collector Allan Ancheta releases his first book entitled “Fusion,” taking readers through the wonders of appreciating and collecting pieces. Launched on Manila...
From national artists to award-winning actors and drag queens, inspirational words of advice from our local creatives Last year brought us to our knees, yet here we are standing tall with courage, facing 2021 with hope and a positive perspective. To give us more inspiration to create and explore...
