Saying that the art of drag is a phenomenon these days is an understatement. Before, drag was only alive at night as drag performers hit the bars and clubs wearing their highest heels, sickening looks, and signature mugs. This time, we see drag artists everywhere, still drop-dead gorgeous, but...
Here are five novels that attempt to defy the limitations of their respective genres of sci-fi and fantasy, and explore new ways to earn literary merit: "Some Desperate Glory" by Emily Tesh In her new novel, "Some Desperate Glory," Emily Tesh introduces readers to a sophisticated and complex world...
It’s that time of the year when the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the cultural arm of the government, is calling for proposals for its competitive grants program. We will discuss the grants from the National Committee on Cinema (NCCinema) which, is one of the 19 national...
Barbara 'Tweetums' Gonzalez-Ventura Beginning July 1, a six-session writing course will begin at Sunshine Place. Called “Write About Life,” the online course will be conducted on Saturdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by Barbara “Tweetums” Gonzalez-Ventura. This is not an ordinary creative...
*EQUILIBRIUM*, oil on canvas, 2023 For creative individuals, inspiration comes from different ways and avenues. Some are from the wonders of nature, some from human emotions, and some are from life experiences. But contemporary painter Angelo Tabije’s muse comes from looking at life’s normalcy...
Mocaf is gearing up for an immersive second year! Mocaf or the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival continues to expand Filipino art experiences this July 28-30, 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati. With a dynamic showcase of up and coming artists to revered masters, Mocaf continues to foster an...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines gets out of the box with its new series of concert productions, dubbed "CCP Out-of-The-Box (OTB) Series," featuring performances that audiences normally wouldn’t see in conventional programming. Conceptualized by former artistic director Chris Millado, the...
NY-based Filipino pop appropriation artist Sean Go is set to hold his first solo exhibition in the country entitled "Fallacies of Fantasy." The show will run from June 25 to July 2 at The Secret Fresh Gallery in San Juan City. Known for his cheeky pop art style, Sean Go’s works in "Fallacies of...
Artist Marge Organa at her exhibit in Galerie Joaquin, BGC Marge Organo is definitely no stranger to the art of sculpture. Her numerous accolades brought about by her superb talent and craftsmanship in sculpting glass will be showcased once again in her latest exhibition, “Iridescence” at...
In today’s fast-paced world, where time seems to slip through our fingers like sand, the need for moments of pause and reflection becomes more crucial than ever. Valen Valero, a talented Filipino artist, recognizes this need and presents her latest exhibit “New Wave” at the MGallery MNL as a...
Since it’s Pride Month, let us take a look at LGBTQIA+ films screening all over the country starting June 24 until June 30, 2023. Microcinemas such as the FDCP Cinematheque Centers in Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Negros, Nabunturan, and Cinema ’76 Film Society Tomas Morato are showing Wong...
Gateway Gallery celebrates Independence Month with its second onsite or face-to-face KulturaSerye Talk titled "The Writer as Liberator" on June 17, 2023, Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City. The KulturaSerye Talk will feature Palanca Awards Hall of Famer Jose...
