When Manong Frankie, F. Sionil Jose, national artist for literature, died in early 2022, I felt like an orphan all over again, having lost my father early (1989) and then, decades later, my mother (2015) and, between them, my grandmother (1995), to whom I was very close. NATIONAL ARTIST FOR...
“Marcos Resign! Marcos Resign!” Chanted a group of protesters on my feed recently, objecting to a list of recent and not-so-recent government actions and inactions. Their calls were accompanied by the heavy sound of thudding rotorblades of a number of low flying helicopters (bound for a golf...
Winna Go’s third solo exhibit “On the Roots and Routes of Diaspora” offered a visual exploration of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia. Through her intricate silk paintings and installations, the visual artist delved into the complexities of migration, identity, and cultural heritage....
We welcome the creation of local film festivals in the country as they showcase unique Filipino traditions and ingenuity on the big screen. September is the Philippine Film Industry Month and one film festival making a comeback this week, from Sept. 4 to 10, is Sinag Maynila. Sinag Maynila Founded...
Joel Reglos’ solo exhibition, “Flow of Life,” is a contemplative journey into the intersection of art, spirituality, and the unpredictability of life. Inspired by the psychological concept of “flow,” the artist channels this state into his creative process, evolving from vibrant abstract...
On Aug. 23, leading contemporary art space in Singapore, STPI–Creative Workshop & Gallery, unveiled “Chances of Contact: Contemporary Prints from the Philippines and Singapore” at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, also known as The M, where it runs until Oct. 26, in conjunction...
Imposter Syndrome is described as the state “when you doubt your own skills and successes.” This was definitely not the case for me, when I found myself in front of an easel participating in a session held by artist Liv Vinluan in a house on a hill along the Sierra Madre mountain range in...
Franklin Caña, a visual artist and a member of The Saturday Group of Artists, continuously carves a unique niche for himself in the Philippine art scene. His style, which he playfully calls “Cañaism,” is characterized by a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors. MEET THE ARTIST Franklin Caña...
Photo by Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov from Unsplash I get it. I get it that you want more knowledge, of which you dream in terms of lectures, classroom debates and discussion, learning activities, required reading, homework, and thesis-making and defense. Some of us only thrive in structure, like I...
Filipino-American artist Jefre Manuel Figueras, best known for his artistic nom de plume Jefre, has unveiled a deeply moving tribute to the 49 lives lost during the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, in June 2016. His poignant artwork, titled 49 Angels , captures the essence of...
John Gokongwei Jr. was a man who turned his personal dream into a mission to help others achieve their own. Rather than focusing solely on his own success, he dedicated himself to creating opportunities for education and growth through the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF). His legacy is one of...
Hailing from a family of art collectors, Richie Lerma grew up surrounded by colors, history, and sophistication. His travels to different art museums around the world, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to various art galleries in Europe, exposed him to the international standards of...
