Since its establishment in 2013, Art Fair Philippines has served as a platform championing modern and contemporary Philippine visual art. Over the years, the fair has expanded its offerings, exhibitors, and roster of artists—all in pursuit of its mission to make art accessible and keep the local...
While two of the authors in the book review today hail from the West, it’s interesting to note the settings of these three novels - and why my Eastern Promises title. One is set in Egypt and is described as ‘very Patricia Highsmith’, while the second is set in Japan and comes from a...
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the City Government of Manila will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora on 17 February, 8:00 a.m., at the GOMBURZA Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila. The Ateneo de Manila...
Charie Vega, a talented visual and digital artist based in Manila, has successfully penetrated the international art scene, notably selling her digital paintings across Europe. The journey of her artistic career took a significant turn in 2020 when the world was gripped by the Covid-19...
By Iane Macasieb If you had an opportunity to remove a painful memory from your life, would you try to erase it? Ready your tissues as the beautiful yet tragic, and tear-jerking Tony Award-winning rock musical Next to Normal is taking the Manila stage by storm for its Filipino...
GUIDING THE WAY Haemin Sunim It’s not every day you get to engage in meaningful conversations with a monk, let alone with bestselling author Haemin Sunim. So, when the opportunity arises, you seize it. Last month, the renowned Zen Buddhist visited the Philippines, making stops at...
For 25 years, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) Philippines has been more than a patron of the arts—it has been a bridge, a catalyst, and a champion of cultural exchange. Through its fellowships, ACC has empowered nearly 300 Filipino artists, scholars, and cultural workers, many of whom have gone...
The first GH Young Artists Festival, a free immersive exhibit, officially opens in GH Mall, San Juan City. From left: Renato Habulan, Lead Curator for GH Young Artists Festival; Monique Castañeda, AVP and Head of Ortigas Malls Marketing; Mayumi Habulan, Project Manager for GH Young Artists...
Under Spanish colonial rule, it was not uncommon for a fortunate few to be sent off to Spain for their studies. These were a fine mix of young men from affluent families, some of whom would later be known as the pillars that sparked our country’s claim for independence. Among these fellows were...
A SIMPLE LIFE Balay Piddig and Balay Batac Between the adults’ work and the two kids’ schooling, my son Jem and his family could spare only four days of last month’s Chinese New Year weekend. Arriving on day one and leaving on day four, what could they do, where could they go, anything...
Taskovski Films’ CEO and founder Irena Taskovski Documentary producer Irena Taskovski was in town recently for a five-day DocsConnect training program. Along with Taskovski were Oscar nominee Hubert Sauper and editor Alexander Goekjian. Their visit was part of a collaborative partnership...
By RAF CASERT and VIRGINIA MAYO ENTHRONED MADONNA ADORNED BY SAINTS 222x160 inches, oil on canvas When an iconic painting is in need of restoration, it is usually taken to a studio to be worked on in seclusion. In the case of a massive Peter Paul Rubens masterpiece in the...
