Art ‘thrives’ An artistic process grounded on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto other mediums, more often than not in paper or fabric, printmaking is an emerging art form in the country that needs and deserves more exposure. This fact was made apparent in a recent private...
DESTINATION: ART Bohol is a vibrant tapestry of colors woven by nature, history, and its people. Green for its landscapes and dense forests, blue for its extensive seascapes, and red for its history etched in blood by the natives’ resistance against foreign ways and subjugation. Its claim to our...
The Tenement Visual Artist (TVA), the group that honored the NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Giana “Gigi” through a mural on the Tenement basketball court in Taguig City after their tragic death in 2020, created another large painting on the same court to commemorate their first year...
Art is just a click away Visiting galleries, enjoying art, and just breathing in culture are among the many things we are deprived of during this pandemic. While some museums have opened their doors and operate on scheduled visitations, many—both art enthusiasts and galleries—have hesitations...
The Philippines is a nation of artists and innovators Two words that best describe the Filipino are hospitable and madiskarte (resourceful or innovative). While we are known for being warm and welcoming people, the innate creativity of Pinoys is among our greatest assets, which is also recognized...
Fire and smoke are synonymous with damage and destruction. But for Ilonggo artist Marvin Dalisay , fire and smoke are natural elements for art creation. Marvin Dalisay The 31-year-old artist from the quaint coastal town of Banate in Iloilo province has been using ...
Check out the exhibits to see this month! ONGOING: ‘Kinetic ABC’ VENUE: Galerie Stephanie, Unit 4021, 4/F East Wing Shangri-La Plaza Mall EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City The past year has been a period of ruminations and complexities that called for moments of deliberate nostalgia. In...
Issa, the brand, carries hand drawn art pieces with fixed form and versatile function Multimedia creator Issa Pressman can now add designer to her portfolio, as she releases a collection of must-have wearable art pieces. Issa, the brand, features hand drawn art works as wearable fashion pieces such...
DESTINATION: ART This is a town that gave its name to an entire province in the same way that the municipalities of Cavite and Batangas became the names of their respective provinces. Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso, CCP president and NCCA chairman When people learn I am a native of Bulacan, they...
FYA! This young photographer wants to capture the story behind every person Jebe Gonzalez often finds himself in the middle of action. If he’s not on the mats training Jiu-Jitsu with his Deftac teammates, he says, you’ll find him out on the streets taking photos. Jebe Gonzalez The...
Calling all Filipino artists! The pandemic may impose numerous restrictions for health and safety concerns, but it is not strong enough to stop Filipinos from being creative. That is what The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) wants to celebrate with the launch of the 2021 edition of Metrobank Art...
Maxine Syjuco and Jack of None represents the Philippines in the 9th International Video Poetry Festival in Athens MUSIC AND POETRY Jack of None members and siblings A.G., Maxine, and Julian Syjuco; and The Purpose of the Moon cover art by Maxine Syjuco " Maman, nous sommes à la maison (Mom, we...
