national artist Archives

Ryan Cayabyab’s fresh symphony on canvas

The National Artist for Music, unbeknownst to many, is a Renaissance man who showed sparks of talent in the visual arts at a young age. Through the decades, that talent had played second fiddle to his music until the pandemic hit, reacquainting Ryan with paint, brush and canvas. Dubbed as…

Time to celebrate art on a whole new level

Take part in the rebirth of the local art scene, especially after in-person events were mostly shelved during the past two years because of the pandemic. Presented by publishing house and multimedia platform Art+, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival or MoCAF, is an exciting showcase of artworks both by…

Nora Aunor: From Superstar to National Artist

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has named eight new National Artists of the Philippines, including “Superstar” Nora Aunor. The National Artist award is considered the highest honor given to Filipinos who have contributed to the Philippine arts. National Artist Nora Aunor Joining the "Superstar" as recently minted National Artists are National…

Leon Exchange Online: Leon Gallery’s first ever online auction

They are the keepers of history, the tellers of stories found in the vessels that keep them. And now, they're online. (Romeo Tabuena - Untitled) Wanting to share the beauty of Filipino culture to a more diverse audience, esteemed gallery Leon Gallery will proudly hold its first online auction on…

Catching the bug: A Lifestyle Journey with Volkswagen’s Beetle

Picture this:Â Itâ€™s a sunny Southern California weekend. Towering, evenly spaced out palm trees line suburban neighborhoodsâ€™ sidewalks and trace the outlines of coiling highways leading to the city. By the time city buildings have thinned out, the beach has already begun â€” boardwalk, sun, sand, waves, pastel surf boards,…

F. Sionil Jose: Words of a Warrior

byÂ Miguel Martin D. Sarmenta |Â Photography by Mau Aguasin |Â Grooming by Raymund Jumao-As of Peps Silvestre Salon April is National Literature Month in the Philippines, which gives us reason to pay tribute to National Artist F. Sionil Jose,Â one of, if not the most, vocal literary forces in our country. â€œI have…