PORCELAIN JARS & PINK TULIP MAGNOLIAS, 48x96 inches, acrylic & oil on canvas, 2024 Addie Cukingnan’s love for nature blossoms in her upcoming exhibit, “Color My World,” at Galerie Francesca Megamall, which also celebrates her 30 years in the art world. “Florals are really what I...
No dream is too big when you have the courage to pursue it. For UK-based, classical soprano Lizzie Bett Estrada, her dreams can move mountains and people – in more places than one. “My parents can sing. We are a typical family who enjoys karaoke,” laughed Estrada. “I started joining choirs...
Paul Klee, a Swiss artist, describes his fantasy works as "taking a line for a walk." It is a fundamental definition of drawing, which is the art of representing a figure or object by tracing its shape. Color, in contrast to this linear boundary of form, produces hues of varying lightness and...
In this age of AI, prompt engineering, people glued to their phones or tablets, and the overwhelming influx of influencers, there was a time when kids played hide-and-seek in the moonlight, used empty cans and slippers as toys, mapped out their playground on the sidewalks with chalk, interacted and...
MoCAF, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival, pulls out all the stops in its third year, but not without losing sight as an inclusive and community-centered platform. It was first envisioned in 2022 with a goal of showcasing the country’s evolving art scene, educating new audiences and piquing...
For the first edition of Benilde Open Design + Art, the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde presents a series of riveting public programs with creative industry leaders. The talks will run from June 25 to 28 and will be held at the Design + Arts Campus. On June 25, there will be a...
Huawei's XMAGE Awards 2024 Philippines edition continues to stand as a beacon of innovation, spotlighting the creative brilliance of Filipino mobile photographers. With Huawei's XMAGE brand embodying a dedication to excellence in mobile imagery, this awarding event becomes a celebration of...
Recently, Filipino pop bands and P-pop groups have transformed the Philippine music scene. Their increasing popularity is not only influencing music but also shaping the lifestyle and culture of Filipino youth, creating a distinctive and dynamic musical environment. Filipino pop bands and P-pop...
As Lego and Star Wars celebrate their 25-year partnership, PinoyLUG, an internationally recognized Lego user group in the Philippines, is also marking its 10th anniversary. This double celebration, titled "Building the Galaxy: A Lego Star Wars experience," takes place at Fisher Mall, which has...
A recent exhibit cum demonstration at the Sunshine Place by the Ikebana International Manila Chapter 108 showed how Ikebana can be used in theaters. These arrangements can be placed at the main entrance of the theater, lobby, announcement areas, reception areas, ticket counter, or even the stage...
On the occasion of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the International Communication Center of Guangdong Province and British musician Shaun Gibson co-created a new music video, "Dragon Boat Races," featuring both Chinese and English lyrics. The video highlights the enduring and...
My World of Colors, first solo exhibit of Edgardo "Ed" Clemente, opens on Sunday, June 23, at the SM Megamall fourth floor building A. The exhibit will be open until July 3. The artist is a retired general surgeon who spent his decades-long career at the Capitol Medical Center. He studied at the...
