There are numerous initiatives that aim to bring Filipino art closer to the people. In the past, we’ve seen exhibitions in malls spotlighting the works of local creatives. Notable masterpieces have also been adapted into different forms, from wearable art to collectible pieces. This time,...
Legarda reconnects Rizal’s anthropological legacy through digital exhibition at Frankfurt Book Fair Senator Loren Legarda celebrated the completion of a twelve-year cultural mission by launching a digital exhibition of ethnographic objects that Dr. José Rizal once donated to German scholars....
With the rally cry of ‘Imagination Peoples the Air’, the Philippines opened the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Bookfair) on the evening of October 14, as this year’s Buchmesse’s Guest of Honor. As the world’s leading venue for printed and digital content, the annual event is where...
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...
