Arts

French Impressionism takes centerstage with ‘Monet & Friends Alive’

After bringing to life the world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Center turns the spotlight on French Impressionism with its immersive "Monet & Friends Alive" exhibit, which opens Jan. 31. Created and produced by Grande Experiences, Monet & Friends Alive is a multi-sensory experience designed to entertain the whole family.…

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Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…

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Ad man shifts gears to create giant art along EDSA

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It is often said that when God closes a door, He opens a window. Or, in this former advertising professional’s case, He gave him a billboard. Former ad man creates this 230-sq.m. billboard/artwork as a passion project No, you won't be seeing Lloyd Tronco’s…

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National Treasures: Actors (and an actress) who played Filipino heroes on PeopleAsia

This Independence Day, PeopleAsia invites you to celebrate one of the most historically significant days of the calendar with these talented thespians who brought some of our beloved Filipino heroes to life on the screen. Alden Richards: Jose Rizal in Ilustrado “I was ready to quit and just focus on my…

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Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 at León Gallery

León Gallery’s Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 this June selects significant works that emphasize extremely sought-after art and artists, as well as noteworthy pieces that have added in vital Filipino identity. A number of prized pieces by renowned masters Fernando Amorsolo, Jose Joya and Ang Kiukok, as well as modern pieces by…

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Touched by a Hero

By JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ We live in a world molded by our forebears. That we pledge allegiance to a Filipino flag, and are subjects of no foreign country, is a legacy bequeathed by those who lived and died so that we may be free men — albeit too free, sometimes.…

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León Gallery: Alfonso Ossorio’s 100th Birthyear Exhibit

By GIAN CARLO LUIGI ROJAS | On his 100th birthday, artist Alfonso Ossorio is remembered through his art, thanks to León Gallery’s Afflictions of Glory. Curated by Liliane Rejante Manahan and Lisa Guerrero Nakpil, the exhibit includes paintings, sketches and mixed medium pieces from the famed artist. Alfonso Ossorio is…

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