When the Yuchengco Museum first opened its doors in September 2005, it became more than just a landmark—it became a space where art, culture, and heritage could thrive in the central business district of Makati City. The man behind it was Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco. Throughout his...
The Yuchengco Museum is turning 20, but it isn’t looking backward. Instead of celebrating past exhibits, the museum is using this major milestone to launch a completely fresh vision: becoming an active engine for the Philippine creative sector. Starting today, the museum is transforming into a...
As social media continues to shape how younger generations learn and engage with the world, TikTok is proving that the platform can be more than just a space for entertainment. It can also serve as a gateway to Philippine arts, culture, and heritage. To help make cultural stories more accessible...
There 's something new to enjoy at Star City. Called the STARtista Gallery, the attraction features life-like resin-based representations of popular actors, actresses, singers, sports icons, and politicians. Yes, it is a first around these parts and, according to organizers, it was inspired by...
RM, leader of K-pop powerhouse BTS, has been appointed as the first global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea, the country’s largest museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing Korean art and history. Through his new role, RM will help promote Korean cultural heritage to audiences...
A child 's mind has unlimited potential, especially when they are given the proper tools to channel their creativity. Many brilliant minds owe their life-changing discoveries to their imagination. Think back to the likes of Albert Einstein, who gifted us with the theory of relativity. Even...
Parts of the BenCab Museum feel as if you’ve transported yourself into a separate fantasy world. If you’ve ever found yourself on a journey to the North, the BenCab Museum is a must-visit. Aside from the arts, the museum acts as a sanctuary of sorts for nature. There’s a hiking trail you can...
In time for International Museum Day and National Heritage Month, LG Electronics Philippines expanded its partnership with the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) through the donation of 41 LG PuriCare Dehumidifiers, strengthening its support for the preservation of cultural, historical, and...
A rare exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila briefly offered a breathtaking journey through 300 years of Philippine art. It began with a glance. Two young women seated at a piano look up, as though interrupted mid-melody with your arrival. Painted in 1869 by the eminent artist Antonio...
April, when cherry blossoms reach full bloom, marks the peak of spring in Korea. In central Seoul, where skyscrapers dominate the skyline, those in search of a quieter, more tranquil landscape often head to Bukchon. Set between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace, with Mount Bukak in the...
For Winna Go, clothing is far more than a garment—it is an “arbiter of tradition, heritage, and destiny.” In her exhibit “Seams of Memory” at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Winna utilizes textiles as a primary storytelling medium to avoid the “cliche” of traditional identity...
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea’s 20th-century history was reshaped by the Korean War, which devastated the nation, claimed countless lives, and tore families apart. At the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the memories of the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953, remain permanently...
