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...
Plus, their supplier list for all the brides-to-be Another couple got married earlier this week, Dec. 7 to be exact, and we are swooning over the details of this dreamy white-and-copper wedding theme. Anna Cay wore a sheer fully beaded gown by designer Mak Tumang while Geloy Villalobos chose a...
An historic HR Ocampo sale, plus an Ifugao ceremonial bench tops León Gallery’s year-end auction By Dexter R. Matilla Of all the pieces from León Gallery’s recent auction, it was perhaps the Ifugao ceremonial bench that sold for P21.6-M that delivered the most surprising result. The 13-feet...
Caro Wilson celebrates its third year with a special pop-up exhibit To put up an exhibit during a pandemic is, some might say, being a little “out of it.” In many ways, exhibits are “bubbles,” and not the kind that they have at the PBA. No. But exhibits are also not the kind of bubble...
‘Vintages,’ an online auction by León Gallery, set this weekend Guest curated by celebrated designers Jonathan Matti and Pepito Albert , with cultural savant Devi De Veyra , León Gallery’s Vintages is a special auction that highlights luxury timepieces and mid-century modern furniture from...
BASQUE IN GLORY Chef Chele’s take on the Basque cheesecake, which is said to be the counterpart of the New York-style cheesecake I think I have an idea of what I want on the table on Christmas Eve. I want a little Spanish feast, a bounty of small plates, a smorgasbord of flavors— chorizos ,...
ARTIST AT WORK: The recent works of Isidro and Lebajo What does it mean to be iconic? In the field of visual arts, some might say it means having a prolific career that spans over 50 years, having numerous awards and recognitions under your belt, being known for a distinct style, mounting hundreds...
