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Photos by JL Abrina "Compendium" is defined as a concise but comprehensive summary or collection. Creating one is a herculean task—one that requires to step into other’s shoes, discover their lives, uncover secrets, and celebrate their legacy. That is aptly used in the Manila Bulletin’s...

Abstract art has always drawn various reactions from onlookers over the years. Some find beauty in being able to interpret the vague pieces in any way they please. Others, not so much, going so far as to make claims that even a child could paint such works. Perhaps what makes abstract art so...

An artist’s legacy is often based on how they are remembered. When we think of iconic artists, we recall the dedication and passion behind their craft. Their artworks evoke emotions that make us wonder what inspired such creations. Sometimes, we learn how an artist used their work as an escape...