Once a year on a late Sunday afternoon in December, something familiar and quietly magical unfolds at The Peninsula Manila. Families arrive dressed in their Sunday best. Children tug at their parents’ hands as they enter The Lobby and look up at the towering tree that has watched Manila grow for...
After years of cultivating her passion in private and under the tutelage of masters both local and international, artist Rellie Liwag is finally ready to complete her journey. Her solo exhibit, “Deep in My Heart (A Metamorphosis),” opening this Dec. 6 in Artistspace, Ayala Museum Annex, will...
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic victory marks more than just a milestone in Japan’s domestic politics—it signals a forward-looking nation ready to deepen alliances across Asia. Her leadership sets the tone for innovation-driven partnerships and ventures like Federal Land NRE Global,...
Filipino visual artist Glenn Perez is known for his serene yet powerful abstract art, but his path to the canvas is as compelling as his work. A pastel artist who first forged a successful career in engineering and management, Glenn brings a unique blend of structure, discipline, and pure intuition...
It is a liminal space where beauty coexists with unease and nostalgia collides with strangeness. Alexis Marga ’s “The Garden of Origin” is a nostalgic yet wondrous atmosphere. The exhibit, featuring paintings on linen with sculpted frames of epoxy and resin, is deeply rooted in Alexis’...
Wilfredo “Yeye” Calderon has been a quiet force in the art scene for decades, but his recent eighth solo exhibit, “From Fine to Bold,” showcased a transformation that’s impossible to ignore. The exhibit, which ran at the Artasia Gallery in SM Megamall, was a visual timeline of a master...
Kirby Roxas’ exhibit “A Hole in the Sky” does not announce itself with grand gestures. The works are modest in number, just six, but their presence fills the gallery with a quiet intensity. To spend time with them is to be reminded of how Kirby has consistently redefined the role of the...
For so long, Francisco Balagtas’ epic poem “Florante at Laura” has been part of many Filipino students’ lives. Through it, they have learned the value of love, friendship, betrayal, as well as lessons on social and political issues. This October, Filipinos can journey to Albania as this...
The timeless epic “Florante at Laura” by Francisco Balagtas has inspired generations of Filipinos through poetry, film, and stage adaptations. Now, the classic leaps back into the spotlight with fresh energy as Ballet Manila brings its critically acclaimed interpretation back to the Aliw...
Katrina Cuenca’s art, with its graceful, “petal-like abstract figurations,” is a celebration of light and happiness. Yet, as her latest solo exhibit, “Elysian,” opens at Art Lounge Manila, we discover that the seemingly tranquil works are born from a deeply personal journey of healing and...
Richard Arimado’s exhibit “Chronicles” at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell was a powerful and touching tribute to Filipino life. Richard’s work, instantly recognizable by its whimsical style and vibrant colors, went beyond simple depiction. It transformed everyday scenes into a profound visual...
In a world full of political contradictions and social worries, artist Jeho Bitancor bravely gives shape to the unseen tensions that can tear us apart. His exhibit, “Pangil sa Pakpak” (Fang on a Wing), is more than just a collection of paintings; it is a poetic and intense examination of these...
