Appreciating a millennia of friendship through art Text and photos by Dexter R. Matilla A photo exhibition highlighting the most significant moments of high-level exchanges, economic and trade, anti-pandemic cooperation, and military exchanges between the Philippines and China opened recently at...
Tapping into the therapeutic effects of art to mental health, the council of Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City launched on Saturday, July 30, a free monthly art program to strengthen ties between communities and curb pandemic-driven woes. BSA Chairman Raymond U. Lising oversees the launching...
CEBU CITY – The city of Dapitan showcased one of its own when it held a series of cultural events during the Revisitamos Dapitan 1892. ARTIST Dr. Adelina Sagario (center) is flanked by Dapitan City Mayor Seth Jalosjos (right) and City Tourism Officer Apple Marie Agolong during the opening of her...
Sign up now! From having only 200 participants and held in one venue in 2011, to having over 2600 participants the last time it was physically held in 2019 in different parts of the Philippines; the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest has grown exponentially to become a nationwide activity and as the...
Visual Arts Helping Hands Foundation and Art Lounge Manila launch ‘The Empty Chair Project Reprise' It is an understatement to say that the pandemic has greatly affected everyone’s mental health. From the chaos it brought during its early months of spreading around the globe to the lives it...
PANGASINAN -- A 46-year old choreographer who lost his job as festivals and other events in big companies were cancelled due to a pandemic shifted to making decorative hanging coconut shell pots. (Photos credit to Reynante Ymasa) Reynate Ymasa’s option to venture on handicraft-making is seemingly...
Artworks of 90 children with disabilities were showcased in an arts exhibit in Quezon City on Monday, July 18. The “Arts and Disability 20/20: Artful Connections in the Time of Pandemic” special exhibit held at the Farmers Plaza in Araneta City, Cubao presented the combined masterpieces of 64...
What was once solely virtual now turns into physical Vintana.ph , originally a virtual contemporary art gallery, has always been true to its vision. They’ve pushed to democratize the prevailing art scene, to turn young, contemporary artists into household names, and carve a symbiotic future for...
Fans have long been aching for Darna's return. This is made obvious in their reaction to the release of anything related to the series. In fact, its trailer went viral. The official poster also trended on different social media platforms. It's creator, graphic artist Justin Besana talked about it...
Highlighting what’s different and common among us ONGOING: ‘Mongrel: Fracted Identity’ WHERE: Gallery Ninety, 30 CM Recto, Baguio City Casa Luningning and Gallery Ninety present “Mongrel: Fracted Identity” exhibit by Mic Rahman. It explores the artist’s introspective impressions of...
‘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...
Witness a dynamic program of curated exhibitions, insightful talks, and pivotal discoveries ‘The Sleeping Model’ by Romulo Galicano (Arte Bettina) “We envision MoCAF as a momentous culmination of modern and contemporary artists, galleries, and collectors, bridging together opportunities in...
