ARTIST AT WORK: The recent works of Isidro and Lebajo What does it mean to be iconic? In the field of visual arts, some might say it means having a prolific career that spans over 50 years, having numerous awards and recognitions under your belt, being known for a distinct style, mounting hundreds...
DESTINATION: ART Aresonio “Nick” Lizaso, NCCA Chairman and CCP President Last year in February, I brought the CCP’s Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra to Bacolod City for a two-day free public concert for Bacolodnons at the request of Mayor Evelio Leonardia , who initiated the project. As I...
Frontliners and superheroes in a stunning, timely exhibit by Juanito Torres Philippine history is replete with stories of valor and courage, with a hero defending the honor of his family, village, nation and countrymen. A country often builds its identity on the backs of the narratives it...
Artists Jaime Gubaton and Anna Bautista channel positivity and consumerism in a pandemic-stricken world in their art. ONGOING: ‘Chaos and Awe’ VENUE: Altro Mondo Creative Space, 1159, Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati City “Chaos and Awe” was born from artist Jaime Gubaton’s...
SM City Baguio empowers local artists and craftsmen through different programs and initiatives Local artists and craftsmen across the country are among those who are badly hit by the pandemic. And to help them, SM City Baguio kicks off its “Adivay: Celebrating Culture & Heritage” program....
DESTINATION: ART Arsenio "Nick" J. Lizaso This is my debut as a columnist in this esteemed publication. I am grateful to our section editor for giving me this weekly platform to give voice to my life-long passion for culture and the arts. In my columns, I will be talking about our country’s...
A colorful project that aims to help Filipino artists promote their masterpieces online Topical medication has long been a part of Filipino culture. But if you think that its appeal is only limited for those who are sick, this box might make you think twice. Greenstone Pharmaceutical, the...
Unearthed , oil on canvas, 2019 At its surface, Randalf Dilla ’s ongoing show at the Art Cube Gallery, “Exquisite Derangements,” seems to celebrate the connection between the artist and his audience. Through meticulously rendered hyper-realistic pieces—a signature of Dilla—the exhibition...
Bullet Dematera opens a world of dreams in his sold-out exhibit Hidden Sanctuary, oil on canvas, 2020 In the shade of the trees at the Nuzen Art Gallery in Tagaytay during the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Ronald “Bullet” Dematera ’s exhibit “Hidden Places,” which was presented both...
The art of attracting attention ARTIST AT WORK Paulo Vinluan Paulo Vinluan ’s life is built around art. Nestor , his father, and Liv , his sister, are both artists, as well as his late mother, who had practiced weaving and interior design. At an early age, Paulo was already exposed to the concept...
With the advent of online auctions, more young people are now bidding for art pieces For six months now, most of us have been staying indoors, turning our homes into company offices and, for some, into school classrooms. While this setup is necessary, it might not be healthy for everybody, as...
Sonder Evennys Agustin talks about his room’s Japanese-inspired extreme makeover and the importance of bringing art into our lives Spending his days and nights indoors due to the health crisis is not the experience 22-year-old Sonder Evennys Agustin thought he was going to have after graduating...
