From cultural workers to remarkable acts, here are the Sudi Awards winners that made the 2000s and 2010s a celebration of Filipino music Rak of Aegis (Photo by Lendl Fabella) Sudi , an Ilokano adjective that means celebrated, famous, and renowned, is the word that best embodies the National...
Naty Crame-Rogers (Photo from Bam Bam Tiongson ) Natividad “Naty” Crame Rogers was a true agent of Philippine theater arts, dedicating most of her life onstage and helping emerging thespians hone their craft, whether in front or back of the curtain. The Filipina artist passed away last Feb. 1,...
We need more of this Fernando Amorsolo's “Couple Riding A Carabao During Sunset” Looking at an artwork displayed in museums, particularly visual art, is an undeniably unique experience. You get to see the texture of the brush strokes. People can examine how the artist skillfully blends colors...
When a ’90s kid looks at artist Darel Javier ’s paintings, they will be reminded of a certain Disney movie and the times they would cut out colorful letters from glossy magazines and paste them onto paper, forming different words. What seems to be pop art is a reflection of Javier, the feelings...
Better check your archives Photo from Virgin Labfest Facebook page You could never go wrong witnessing a classic theatrical play. From the life of Dr. Jose Rizal depicted in Noli Me Tangere to the story of injustice in Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio , plays such as these are always worth...
Here’s where you can watch and support them online As queer culture continues to come out of the closet, drag queens are gaining a newfound appreciation for their craft and, well, their sheer fabulousness. There’s just so much beauty, positivity, and artistry in drag, and it is just a...
Get ready to include the ‘Mona Lisa’ to your OOTD Apart from its online tours and exhibitions, the Musée du Louvre in France is bringing art and culture closer to our home, specifically to our closets, with its fashion line with Uniqlo. The Japanese retail giant announced that the...
Looks like visitors of the museum will be in for a visual treat once they open The Louvre (Photo from Unsplash ) The Mona Lisa may be alone for the longest time, but she sure is keeping that smile as she goes to the spa together with the other works of art housed by the Louvre in...
See some of the works of the ‘Dean of Filipino Illustrations’ Francisco Coching and his works Dumagit and Ang Kaluluwa ni Dante If you’ve been watching TV5’s Bella Bandida , then you should know the man behind the comics it is adapted from. Dubbed as the “Dean of Filipino...
Swiftie spotted! ICYDK, the Filipina journalist has a series of writing and reporting vlogs on Youtube With years of experience in the field, Kara David is among the many journalists aspiring writers and reporters would love to learn from. Who can blame them? She has a solid work ethic, has bagged...
The cognoscenti ’s weekend paradise Why Rue Angelique will be a treasure trove for Home Improvement fans and art collectors ‘A weekend in early February at the Palacio de Memoria should be the true destination of all interested in Filipino culture and the Arts. Plus the promise of great food...
See the beauty of old Manila and Madrid through the brush strokes of the Pintora de Principes Known as the Pintora de Principes , Isabella Wentendorp Brias , known among friends and fans as Betsy, is among the world celebrated artists, immortalizing notable personalities of history through her...