Photo from Big Bad Wolf/Facebook More than just a hobby, reading is an investment for our wellbeing. Teaming up with Big Bad Wolf Books Philippines, Glorietta is making the much-anticipated book fair more accessible to the public by bringing it to Glorietta Activity Center and Palm Drive Activity...
Out of the soil, a thousand things emerge—an eagle glaring with dignity against a backdrop of ornate patterns, eyes growing on a leaf, a giant foot with seven toes. It is often hard to believe that the paintings of Jhonrey Balane, visual and tattoo artist and musician, are made of soil. With the...
On June 5, 2024, a new addition came to the halls of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Manila City. It was not a painting nor a sculpture, but a taxidermy mount of a Philippine eagle named Geothermica. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the National Museum of...
In collaboration with St. Scholastica's College Manila, under the coordination of Sr. Agnella Capili, OSB, the SSC School of Music, and the Sr. Baptista Battig Music Foundation Inc., the Embassy of Italy organized a memorable event at St. Augustine Church in Intramuros, Manila. This special...
HUAWEI XMAGE Gallery at SM City Cebu (Photo by John Dyeve Cortez) A world where every moment of smile, laughter, peace, and every fleeting second of beauty can be captured and cherished forever is the world HUAWEI XMAGE invites everyone to explore through its photo exhibit, "A Heartwarming World-12...
The period preceding the arrival of Magellan on the island of Homonhon in 1521 is traditionally regarded and taught as prehistoric in Philippine history. Since the Spaniards systematically destroyed all written records of the native population, information and archeological evidence are sparse,...
By Devi De Veyra At Salcedo Auctions’ upcoming "Finer Pursuits" auction on Saturday, June 15, three masterpieces by Philippine art giants Fernando Zobel, Alfonso Ossorio and Leopold “Lee” Aguinaldo encapsulate the vigor of the post-war period when modernists started the push back against the...
A vibrant month of music awaits the Philippines as Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, celebrates its 30th year in the country. Fête de la Musique, born in France in 1982, has become a global phenomenon celebrated in over 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Streets and public spaces...
GAMABA Magdalena continues to weave the finest inabel textiles (Photo courtesy of NCCA) In celebration of Filipino artistry and craftsmanship, the third edition of Likha will showcase the country’s Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees in a special section featuring their exemplary...
The art of glass sculpting remains a niche genre in the Philippines. One must yield to the tediously precise process of manipulating glass, already a challenging medium to work with, and transforming it into opulent pieces of art that, figuratively and literally, exude striking brilliance. Amidst...
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, successfully inaugurated Sentro Rizal Kuala Lumpur on May 31, 2024. This event is a significant milestone in Philippine cultural diplomacy and part of the 60th anniversary celebration...
Longevity is perhaps the hardest achievement for any artist. Anyone can be touted as an overnight success, especially in the art scene. It is a venue always hungry for young blood. Nikulas Lebajo, the celebrated and internationally-exhibited artist, proves that the artist’s discipline is what...
