A country’s culture truly shines due to the output of its artists. To mold a unique identity, we owe it to those who form and craft narratives of our nation through a different lens. The Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Thirteen Artist Awards (TAA) helps shed light on promising talents who...
Photos by: Lennon Group, Inc. Solenn Heussaff is a name that has found a place in various creative avenues. With works exhibited in the Philippines and internationally, her paintings present a poignant narrative on everyday life, integrating figurative and abstract elements. The audience is...
Three well-written novels with strong narratives are on for today. Brickley explores the soundtrack of our lives in the early 2000s. Gelfuso mixes SciFi and the Cold War, while Carson pays tribute to "The Twilight Zone." "Deep Cuts" by Holly Brickley It’s Berkeley, year 2000, as this novel opens...
Photos by Lennon Group, Inc. Vito Selma’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in nature, skillfully incorporating traditional techniques from his homeland, Cebu. He is a globally recognized furniture designer, celebrated with multiple awards and international recognition, including multiple...
Photos by: Lennon Group, Inc. An influential presence in contemporary Philippine art, a name that has brought to life larger than life, visionary installations crafted from repurposed materials. Leeroy New’s work navigates art, fashion, and public spaces, transforming plastics and industrial...
Following the theme “Across Forms, Beyond Borders,” this year’s fair celebrates the cyclical nature of inspiration and how creativity transcends categories; from painting and sculpture to fashion, functional art, design, and cuisine. Here’s a preview of some of the highlights and special...
The Philippines is set to make history as a guest of honor at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Germany, a rare distinction that puts Filipino creativity at the center of global literary conversations. Sen. Loren Legarda, credited for her role in securing the Philippines ' participation...
It was a gunshot that signaled the beginning—a sound that could immediately trigger fear in anyone. But the hostile noise and the terror that came with it were quickly drowned out—not by crying or panic, but by the fierce and confident rhythm of Whitney Houston’s “Queen of the Night.”...
Cinemalaya is just about ready to wrap up and has had quite a successful run. Its 10 feature-length films and 10 short films each had their time to shine throughout the week in participating venues (Shangri-la Plaza, Gateway Mall, and select Ayala Malls). Here’s a quick recap on how we felt about...
Wilfredo “Yeye” Calderon has been a quiet force in the art scene for decades, but his recent eighth solo exhibit, “From Fine to Bold,” showcased a transformation that’s impossible to ignore. The exhibit, which ran at the Artasia Gallery in SM Megamall, was a visual timeline of a master...
Book Nook, SM Cares’ flagship program that promotes literacy and community engagement, recently hosted another heartwarming storytelling and book donation event at SM North EDSA, The Annex Level 4 Atrium. The session featured Mika Salamanca, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Big Winner,...
Today, we have two novels that picked up major Fiction-writing Awards, plus the first novel from a former doctor who was behind a recent non-fiction bestseller. Happy hours of reading! "The Samurai and the Prisoner" by Honobu Yonezawa A historical thriller that won four major awards, including the...
