Our minds can act as limitless playgrounds when we put our imaginations to the test. For artists, the creative imagery that comes to life is the result of countless hours of coming up with a vision. What follows is an extensive process of bringing these imagined visions to life. It almost seems...
For decades, Jeff Dizon’s work was defined by a specific kind of “busy-ness,” a dense, layered complexity that invited the viewer to get lost in stratified surfaces. In his recent exhibit, “Mangha,” however, which concluded its run at the Art Circle Gallery last April 2, signaled a...
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) operatives arrested two suspected robbers in Novaliches, Quezon City on April 7 after the victim positively identified them through a rogues ' gallery review. Police said the robbery occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Dumalay Street in Barangay Sta. Monica,...
During the late 2000s and early 2010s, Malate, at least for me, was still abuzz with nightlife. I remember I would visit my friends at UP Manila, then still in their residency at Philippine General Hospital (PGH), and I, then working for my father’s petroleum company with an office in Makati,...
The local beauty scene continues to thrive, delivering high-quality products made for Filipino skin and the country’s tropical climate. However, finding these homegrown brands in one place remains a challenge for shoppers who prefer testing makeup and skincare products in physical stores. To...
Stepping inside Nina Garibay’s exhibit “Phantom Limb” at Art Verite Gallery is like being struck by a disquieting familiarity. It’s as if the fragmented, digital world we inhabit daily has been meticulously deconstructed and reassembled on canvas. The artist’s latest collection isn’t...
Maybank Foundation, the social impact arm of Maybank Group, and Anthill Fabric Gallery recently celebrated a historic milestone with the groundbreaking of the Maybank Women Eco-Weavers Anthill Weaving Training Center in Argao, Cebu. This marks the opening of the first Maybank Women Eco-Weavers...
GALLERY by Chele, interiors I have countless childhood memories tied to coconuts. Even today, fresh coconuts are always available at my parents' home—a refreshing drink they’ve always enjoyed. Unlike my parents, I wasn’t particularly fond of coconuts as a child. Not even Ryan Cayabyab’s...
Briccio Santos Briccio Santos’ "Sentinel (Cognitum)," a solo sculptural exhibition, runs at the Leon Gallery International, Corinthian Plaza, until March 4, 2025. It’s a poignant companion piece to his giant metal Sentinels that can be found at the Legazpi Active Park in Makati. Renowned...
ILOILO CITY – A recent exhibit at the Adoro Gallery Museum here was not only for art’s sake but also a manifestation of philanthropy in Iloilo. THE second Dagyaw exhibit at the Adoro Gallery Museum in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Outside the artists’ share, 100 percent of net proceeds...
Kublai Millan Kublai Millan, a renowned sculptor and painter, is holding an exhibition at The Manila Hotel's Art Gallery for the entire month of August 2024. The exhibition, titled "The Land of Premise," delves into the complex history and identity of Mindanao, the artist's home region. Millan's...
WONDERFULLY MACABRE Doktor Karayom’s Tubig ng Pagkilala , 2022, wood, resin, epoxy clay, and acrylic paint, 182.88 x 124.46 x 68.58 cm (Photo Art Fair Philippines) In this modern day and age, when artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to leech itself onto the creative industry, a common question...
