Arts and Culture Archives

Flora and fauna are central to Julie Gil’s debut solo show

At the heart of Julie’s artistry lies a deep reverence for the natural world—her idealized renditions of flora and fauna reflect not just aesthetic beauty but also a spiritual dialogue with God. Artist Julie Gil "Palette of Allegory" is a transformative journey through a romanticized lens where nature's beauty intertwines…

Magic of music and movies lives through some of the best singers, musicians

On November 22 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Gerard Salonga, will be playing well-loved classical and pop tunes from such silver screen gems as “Cinema Paradiso,” “Titanic,” “West Side Story,” “Chariots of Fire,” “Aguila,” and “Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.” By ALEX…

Edgar Doctor overcomes health crisis and picks up brush anew

The artworks that are featured in "An Art Affair," ongoing until today at Galerie Francesca, show viewers what he has achieved and what he’s still capable of doing while he begins a new chapter as an artist on the road to recovery. Edgar Doctor, Still Life in Red, Acrylic on…

Designer Philip Rodriguez and artist Jane Ebarle share the stage in “Bisti”

To celebrate “creative month” in Cebu, the two featured talents will be showcasing their works in an evening show at NUSTAR Resort and Casino on November 14. Instead of competing with one another, they intend the show to become a venue for them to complement each other’s works. By Alex…

Request sa Radyo: When one’s silence speaks a thousand words

A lonely, overworked and seemingly isolated Filipino caregiver based in New York City, played by Dolly de Leon, establishes a connection, albeit a tenuous one, with a community of unknown and unseen fellow listeners of a radio request program. With nothing but the said program standing between her and the…

Artist Bernard Vista gives countryside life a fresh take in ongoing exhibition

By ANGELA DOREIN GUTIERREZ Featuring scenes of rice farmers reaping the fruits of several months’ work to a father and son bonding over a kite, “Countryside Chronicles” pays homage to the irrepressible grit and vigor of Filipinos within the most seemingly mundane days and moments. Bernard Vista with "Panabong," one…

Artist Vien Valencia encapsulates on canvas modern people’s nomadic experience

There’s a new artist to watch out for. Teeming with talent and imagination, he didn’t let financial challenges stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a full-fledged artist while also devoting time to people and causes that are dear to his heart. Vien Valencia Before receiving the 2023 Ateneo…

Shiela Valderrama-Martinez invites you to be “Part of My World”

In the latest installment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ “Triple Threats” series, this total performer will star in her own concert on Oct. 17 at the CCP Blackbox. She’s also wrapping up performances for Once on this Island and will be embarking on a Visayan tour of Rama…

Lea Salonga leads in the unveiling of her wax twin

Broadway icon and Filipino pride Lea Salonga marvels at her own lifelike wax figure, as she unveils it in Manila, giving her Filipino fans a closer look at the tribute before it headlines Madame Tussauds growing collection of attractions in Singapore. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Lea Salonga unveiled her first-ever…

ManilART 2024 aims to reflect radiance of Filipino artistic expression through “Prisms & Mosaics”

Slated from Oct. 9 to 13 at SMX Aura Convention Center, this year’s edition of ManilaART will, among other thrusts and features, juxtapose AI-generated works alongside human-made art to explore the complex interplay of technology and human creativity. A previous edition of ManilaART ManilART, one of the country’s biggest national…