How to define "things that go bump in the night" in today’s world, is taken up by some of the novels assembled here. Then there’s literary fiction of a high order. Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett Like it’s been stripped from the headlines of your favorite news portal,...
Habi: The Philippine Textile Council invites piña and abaca weavers to showcase their skills in its two flagship competitions—the 7th Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competition and the 3rd Eloisa Hizon-Gomez Abaca Weaving Competition The competitions, which are part of Habi's mission to...
Now in its seventh year, the Ortigas Art Festival is expanding its horizons, putting the spotlight on more artists from all corners of the Philippines. With the theme “Art for All: A Celebration of Borderless Artistic Expression,” visitors can experience a grander Ortigas Art Festival from July...
Flash fiction doesn’t often come with a plot, although like most other forms of narratives, it comes with a beginning, a middle, and an end. It’s more about a mood, a thought, a memory, and a prompt to make the reader think deeply about the story that is usually larger than what is written....
Panic spread across the local art scene recently after National Artist Fernando Amorsolo’s Mango Harvesters was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Thankfully, the painting has since been found and, as of writing, currently sits in the care of the National...
Selected works highlighting the masterful skill of Florencio B. Concepcion (1933-2006), or more widely known as FB Concepcion, will be in a show entitled “Mixed Media: Florencio B. Concepcion” at Avellana Art Gallery from July 27 to August 27, which will highlight the artist’s abstract works...
Promising the ultimate collector's adventure in the North, Collectors Con is back at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA, from July 16 to August 4. In partnership with Funko, this annual event will thrill patrons with a wide range of collectibles, including toys, action figures, comics, stickers, and...
An untitled oil on canvas abstract from 1978 by HR Ocampo, 31.5 x 23.5 inches, estimated at P2,400,000 - 2,800,000. For its July edition, gavel&block is serving seventies swagger with a catalogue headlined by paintings from an era marked by bold experimentations and significant contributions to...
SM Aura, in collaboration with Art Lounge Manila, is proud to announce the launch of "Art in Aura: An Art Market of Visions & Masterpieces," a unique art exhibition that promises to captivate art enthusiasts of all kinds. This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of artworks, ranging...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery unveiled the "Ille Imperium" exhibit by Filipino contemporary visual artist Paul Hilario on July 6. The event was a unique blend of fun, information, and interactivity, offering guests an engaging experience. Laya Boquiren, curator of...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery proudly opened its doors on July 8 to present the "Beyond Brass" exhibit by Cameron Castrillo. Veronica Amboni, head of the Cultural Heritage Section (CHS) of the NCCA, delivered the welcome remarks, followed by a message from Charlie...
Martha Atienza, a Dutch-Filipino artist, was featured in Times Square Arts on July 2, 2024. Her video artwork "Our Islands 11°16’58.4”N 123°45’07.0”E" will be showcased at the Midnight Moment Summer Season this July. Midnight Moment, the world's largest and longest-running digital art...
