HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series has made rounds on the Internet after its initial trailer was released. Responses have been met with mixed views. Who exactly is it for? Woke circles slam the show for its direct link to the author, J.K. Rowling, who has come under fire for her...
How family plays a role in our lives is just one theme examined in these three sharp and astute novels. From an immigrant family in the US, to a sociopathic mother in London, and one set in New Zealand, with a young girl whose uncle encourages her to go detecting. "Good People" by Patmeena Sabit...
The thing about graphic tees is that they are pieces that communicate—quite literally. A shirt becomes a blank canvas for whatever design or statement one wants to share. Ever since their rise in the 1970s, these printed shirts have adapted to people’s changing lifestyles and moods, but what...
Conrad Manila, in collaboration with the Art Lounge Manila, proudly launches the 40th edition of its celebrated Of Art and Wine series “Creases,” a compelling new exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Meneline Wong, M.D., now on view at Gallery C. Curated by acclaimed art expert Nestor Jardin,...
Barry Caldwell, an animation veteran who worked on classic shows like "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," and the movie "Osmosis Jones," has passed away. He was 68. News of his passing was revealed by fellow animator Paul Dini ("Tiny Toon Adventures" and "Batman: The Animated Series). "Barry...
Angeli ' Henares Esguerra does not paint to resolve emotions. She paints to stay with them. In her first solo exhibition, “Glowing at the Seams,” the Manila-based visual artist turns inward, translating her own healing journey into a series of soft, surreal landscapes where vulnerability...
Currently on display at The Manila Hotel, Hatch 2026 once again shows how far the Filipino creative’s mind can go when presented with an unusual medium. Using an acrylic egg as their canvas, 12 artists (Raf Page “Raki”, Alber “Kapitan” Tabanao, JP Pining, Krishnamurti Villanueva, Jao...
The National Book Development Board (NBDB) successfully concluded the 4th Philippine Book Festival (PBF), where more than 100 publishers and nearly 39,000 visitors gathered for the country’s largest and most spirited celebration of Filipino books, authors, illustrators, and readers, surpassing...
A Pokémon fan has claimed a world record after spending over ₱5.2 million ($87,840) on a Cheeto shaped like a Charizard. This Flamin’ Hot Cheeto with the likeness of the Pokémon Charizard was recently sold by Goldin Auctions to an anonymous buyer. The singular snack piece can be seen...
On view currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila are the works of Olivia d’Aboville, Marionne Contreras, Monica Delgado, and Michelle Pérez. Each of these artists shares a unique perspective on the contemporary arts. The exhibit, entitled “Material Instincts,” is meant to complement...
By Dexter R. Matilla As she walked out onto the garden of the Galleria Duemila compound on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz did so with a noticeable limp. A misstep, she said, from a couple of days ago was the cause. "Right now it 's very painful, but as in everything I...
Tsutomu Shibayama, who is best known for his directorial works on classic anime series like "Doraemon" and "Ranma ½," has passed away. The news was revealed via the animation production company AJIADO 's website, revealing that he died from lung cancer. He was 84. The message posted on the...
