Wala Lang HEARD ON HIGH Mark Kenedy Rocas on his flute, accompanied on the piano by Dr. Michelle Nicolasora Millennial musicians have been our unsung diplomats, so to speak. They generate goodwill and bring honor to the Philippines. Tenor Arthur Espiritu has been performing lead roles...
“Let there be light in this unending night,” the brothers Pu and Tim prayed. A fervent wish that, together, they whispered into the darkness. One night, all of a sudden, the moon lit up an otherwise completely black sky. Stars also appeared, some from as far as the edges of the universe,...
Do the young people still know who Juan Tamad is? Few characters in Philippine folklore are closer to our national identity, especially when supported by such historic documents as Jose Rizal’s “The Indolence of the Filipino.” Not that Rizal’s essay says it’s true. In fact, I’d say it...
Since 2020, ARTablado by Robinsons Land has showcased Filipino artists through solo, duo, and group shows. It welcomes newcomers, returning artists, and established creators alike. Currently, its venues at Robinsons Galleria and Robinsons Antipolo are hosting group shows featuring works by members...
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...
