Going through some of the much-anticipated pieces to be presented in the famous annual sale Who would be the new owners of the unflinching Yasmin Ching portraits? Or the serene Romulo Galicano landscapes? Or the vigorous compositions of National Artist José Joya ? The finest Filipino artworks and...
Wala Lang AS LOVELY AS A TREE Pinto Arboretum, Antipolo Ask someone to name some trees and the answer might be, “narra, coconut, pine tree … … ano pa nga ba —banana?” PWH chops down whatever stands in the way of road widening. Trees are truncated to protect Meralco and PLDT...
In this world of chaos, the ‘zirkular’ strokes of Art Zamora bring ease ART OF KINDNESS Filipino painter Art Zamora is an industry saint On Jan. 7, 2002, the City of San Francisco celebrated “Art Zamora Day,” in honor of New Jersey-based Filipino painter Art Zamora who “has fostered...
From Corona Lisa , The Barter to Van Gogh , designer Jobert Cristobal brings color and fun to dark coronavirus days With the closure of galleries, cancellation of crowded shows and exhibits, artists continue to struggle to find avenues to showcase their works in the midst of the ongoing...
The capital city is reborn through art The new heroes and Manila The year 2020 has been a total mess. Be that as it may, last month ended on a good note at least for the city of Manila. The City of Our Affections has a specific memory, a conscience, a scourge even, and it is now in a state of...
As Covid-19 reshapes digital content creation, Kate Adajar shapes her way back into visual arts If there’s one good thing the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to our lives, it has given us time to take pause, reflect, and find new hobbies while in the middle of isolation. Some have turned into being...
A relief from anxiety. By Terrence Repelente Expanse, acrylic on canvas, 48" x 144" x 2" In his 20 years as an artist, Rico Lascano has explored all possible genres, techniques, and materials. But like a giant river with vast currents that eventually finds itself flowing toward an ocean, Rico’s...
Relearning part of our basic Filipino language, and a profile of our artist at work, Jean Getubig, the woke student you should aspire to be August in the Philippines is Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa or the national language month. While the month is coming to a close, the spirit of nationalism and...
An Addie SyCip Cukingnan solo exhibit for the benefit of International Care Ministries In a time when the world is in disarray and so many people need help, it is hard to know where to even begin to make a difference. For artist Addie SyCip Cukingnan , she looked to her hands, the artistry in her...
These days, face masks are lifelines during the Covid-19 pandemic. And there’s no better way for artists from all over Panay Island, particularly Iloilo, to honor them than by making creative interpretations of rather lifeless objects that have become a significant part of our daily lives under...
The times have not kept them idle By Veronica V. Wuson PAINT ED Fidel Sarmiento teaches painting online to seniors Strangely enough, the global pandemic, which initially limelighted seniors as most vulnerable, has spawned a breed of Filipino seniors who buck the trend of dire global stats. In...
Photos by MARC LIMJAP courtesy of HALO HALO The Escape Home line features bamboo, rattan, and recycled plastic E. Murio is a decades-old family-run fine furniture workshop that has quietly made a name for itself among the most discerning homeowners. The Halo Halo lifestyle brand has been operating...
