Flash fiction doesn’t often come with a plot, although like most other forms of narratives, it comes with a beginning, a middle, and an end. It’s more about a mood, a thought, a memory, and a prompt to make the reader think deeply about the story that is usually larger than what is written....
Panic spread across the local art scene recently after National Artist Fernando Amorsolo’s Mango Harvesters was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Thankfully, the painting has since been found and, as of writing, currently sits in the care of the National...
Selected works highlighting the masterful skill of Florencio B. Concepcion (1933-2006), or more widely known as FB Concepcion, will be in a show entitled “Mixed Media: Florencio B. Concepcion” at Avellana Art Gallery from July 27 to August 27, which will highlight the artist’s abstract works...
Promising the ultimate collector's adventure in the North, Collectors Con is back at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA, from July 16 to August 4. In partnership with Funko, this annual event will thrill patrons with a wide range of collectibles, including toys, action figures, comics, stickers, and...
An untitled oil on canvas abstract from 1978 by HR Ocampo, 31.5 x 23.5 inches, estimated at P2,400,000 - 2,800,000. For its July edition, gavel&block is serving seventies swagger with a catalogue headlined by paintings from an era marked by bold experimentations and significant contributions to...
SM Aura, in collaboration with Art Lounge Manila, is proud to announce the launch of "Art in Aura: An Art Market of Visions & Masterpieces," a unique art exhibition that promises to captivate art enthusiasts of all kinds. This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of artworks, ranging...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery unveiled the "Ille Imperium" exhibit by Filipino contemporary visual artist Paul Hilario on July 6. The event was a unique blend of fun, information, and interactivity, offering guests an engaging experience. Laya Boquiren, curator of...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery proudly opened its doors on July 8 to present the "Beyond Brass" exhibit by Cameron Castrillo. Veronica Amboni, head of the Cultural Heritage Section (CHS) of the NCCA, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by a message from Charlie...
Martha Atienza, a Dutch-Filipino artist, was featured in Times Square Arts on July 2, 2024. Her video artwork "Our Islands 11°16’58.4”N 123°45’07.0”E" will be showcased at the Midnight Moment Summer Season this July. Midnight Moment, the world's largest and longest-running digital art...
Acclaimed Filipino painter and sculptor Kublai Millan is set to unveil his latest exhibit, "Land of Premise," at The Manila Hotel’s Art Gallery from August 1 to 31, 2024. Born Rey Mudjahid Ponce Millan, Kublai Millan is a third-generation descendant of settlers from Ilocos, who grapples with this...
BIDIBIDI BAGS are a mix of quirky, color, and function “Did you know that abaca comprises 40 percent of the Japanese currency?” asked Med Villanueva of Shelmed Cottage Treasures and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) in Bicol. Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is the world’s...
The Siege of Baler took place at the Baler Church, the last bastion of Spanish soldiers In commemoration of the Siege of Baler, a reenactment and cultural show was presented in the town of Baler in Aurora on June 30, 2024. The historical reenactment at the patio of the San Luis Obispo Parish of...
