Kenneth Montegrande begins a new series to affirm his faith in the providence of the divine Sanso x Montegrande Fundacion Sanso again partners with Galerie Joaquin to continue the dialogue between the works of Juvenal Sanso in its collection, with the works of important contemporary artists, and...
Netflix puts the spotlight on its strong, diverse, and authentic female characters through the eyes of two Filipino artists—Betsy Cola and CJ de Silva No more damsels in distress. Television shows and movies these days no longer play with the cliché plot of women in need of help or just standing...
It turns out, it is all just coincidence Ely Buendia (Photo from Instagram) and a still from ‘Spoliarium’ music video Eraserhead frontman Ely Buendia has set the record straight about the true meaning of the song “Spoliarium.” In an episode of Jim Baccaro and Saab Magalona’s “ Wake up...
They are the first of many who personify the new direction art is taking By Jubal Gallaga The Negros Season of Culture (NSC) is an initiative to showcase the artistry of Negros Occidental. A province in the central Philippines, Negros Occidental has produced an incredible amount of artists that...
At first glance, Nika Dizon’s exhibition, “Safe Space,” could pass as a room inside The Dessert Museum. For her first solo show, the artist transforms part of the Kaida Contemporary Gallery into a banquet hall. At its center, the first to catch eyes is an untitled installation, a long,...
Led by a 20-year-old student, this miniseries was shot entirely during the pandemic Endria Silva as Airah and Esau Villamor as Raffy In our pre-pandemic time, even before the K-12 era, the month of March is the make it or break it month for any high school student in senior class. It is where all...
And they’re all made by female directors Mari Ressa, Isabel Sandoval, and Eva Noblezada There is still hope for Filipino stories to be recognized at the Oscars this year. According to a story by Film Development Academy of the Philippines, among the films the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
Unveiling the promised land It was 3 a.m. on the Dec. 24, hours before Christmas in 2020, when Ross Capili’s ancestral home in Tondo, Manila was reduced to ashes. Relatives and memories were lost, some were injured, and most were saved, including a 3ft x 3 ft painting made in the ’90s. Ross...
She shares her milestones on her 50th birthday Lea Salonga (Photo by Raymund Isaac) When we learned that Lea Salonga was turning 50 (Feb. 22), we wanted to feature her grace-filled life, both her professional and personal achievements. We got in touch with her sister-in-law, DJ Francisco-Salonga ,...
No matter how light or heavy the jobs are, it is important to have women involved in rehabilitating cultural sites Throughout history, we have seen women depicted in different forms of art. Women sat still as artists immortalize their beauty through canvases, capture their every curve with carved...
As we wait for KZ Tandingan’s ‘Gabay,’ let’s look back to the Disney hits performed by Filipino artists DISNEY VOICES From left: Moira dela Torre, Rachelle Ann Go, Darren Espanto, Sarah Geronimo, Morissette Amon, Janella Salvador, and Iñigo Pascual Representation matters. That goes to all...
Capturing an age-old romantic custom Tradition and heritage are among the vital things that makes a place, a society unique. Unlike natural resources, the two are lived by the people, creating a social personality that identifies a specific area. For Parañaque City, it is the centuries-old custom...
