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‘Art has the power to connect people and uplift their spirits especially at trying times’ Text and photos by Dexter R. Matilla Filipino artistic talent was on full display during the launch of the Ortigas Arts Festival 2022 recently at the East Wing of Estancia in Pasig City. Occupying three...

By Dexter R. Matilla Artist Max Balatbat used to sell old batteries to junk shops just so he would have the money to buy the materials he needed to paint.  It’s something he not only wanted to do but felt the need to do. Max Balatbat To understand why, one only needs to look into Max’s...

Let the colors flow By Dexter R. Matilla “Kulay Sa Tubig,” the Philippines’ premiere watercolor competition, recently honored the country’s best aquarelle artists at the SM Megamall in Ortigas. The by-invitation only event saw some 100 works from artists who have mastered the skill required...

Rubio celebrates a golden milestone by staying true to his love for everything Filipino By Dexter R. Matilla Even when he was joining art competitions as a student, Dominic Rubio already knew the feeling of a sold out show. He may not always win first prize but he almost always ends up going home...

An historic HR Ocampo sale, plus an Ifugao ceremonial bench tops León Gallery’s year-end auction By Dexter R. Matilla Of all the pieces from León Gallery’s recent auction, it was perhaps the Ifugao ceremonial bench that sold for P21.6-M that delivered the most surprising result. The 13-feet...