It has been more than a year since the pandemic placed the entire planet on hold, canceling all of our travels here and abroad. Since the borders of a lot of tourist destinations abroad are still closed, this is the perfect time for Filipinos to explore and enjoy our local tourist spots while still...
Don’t miss your chance to catch some of the great works at the highly anticipated art fair ongoing right now in both physical and digital space GETTING PHYSICAL Visitors exploring the Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 show floor, with Ben Brown Fine Arts' installation of José Parlá work in the...
The icon’s nude art collection includes the works of Mike Aquino, Arjay de Leon Navarro, and National Artist Vicente Manansala Last November 2020, Manila’s upper crust bid a bittersweet farewell to the party icon that was Louie Cruz . Best known for his dinners, soirées, and celebrations, him...
After the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in January of 2020, his memorabilia surged in price. In fact, over 65,000 items—such as cards, jerseys, photographs, shoes, balls, among others—signed by the Black Mamba flooded eBay and had their values skyrocket from several thousands to...
We live in a world that is more accepting and forgiving, but it wasn't like this before. People whose physical attributes were different weren't accepted into society, and a big group of these special human beings have Down syndrome. Down syndrome was discovered by Jérôme Lejeune in 1958,...
Chef Chele Gonzalez considers the recognition the silver lining to the cloud of a very long, challenging year ESSENTIALIST DINING Chef Chele Gonzalez of Gallery by Chele Released, along with the region’s top restaurants at the ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, is the...
Here's the value that comes from your every purchase ANTHILL Fabric Gallery's weaved skirts (Photo by Dyan Diaz-Collo) Whether handloomed or naturally dyed, pieces made of Philippine textiles are beautiful. They have this distinct charm that mirrors our ancient heritage with stories that make...
Spanish chef Chele Gonzalez introduces Deli by Chele that, more than a product, is passion, an advocacy, and an act of great thoughtfulness SPREAD THE LOVE Chef Chele and his charcuterie board Just before the pandemic or maybe long before, I used to follow Chele Gonzalez, chef and partner at...
That and more significant art pieces will be present at Leon Gallery Asian Cultural Council Auction 2021 Juan Luna's "Sorpendido" As history tells it, Juan Luna’s love affair with Maria de la Paz Pardo Tavera had no shortage of drama and scandal. There were concerns about the couple’s...
All the 7,640 islands presented in colorful Philippine-made fabrics Philippine map tapestry by Anthill Fabric Gallery The Philippines has a vibrant culture that is best represented through its handloomed and natural dye heritage. That is what Anthill Fabric Gallery aims to present with its...
Let the colors flow By Dexter R. Matilla “Kulay Sa Tubig,” the Philippines’ premiere watercolor competition, recently honored the country’s best aquarelle artists at the SM Megamall in Ortigas. The by-invitation only event saw some 100 works from artists who have mastered the skill required...
Bring happiness to your loved ones while helping our local artisans bounce back Time flies. We’re now about to wrap up 2020. So many things have happened this year, but nothing will stopus Filipinos, not even some of the non-believers,from celebrating perhaps the most important occasion of the...
