Arts and Culture Archives

Daniel dela Cruz tells a narrative of grace and strength in “Unbridled”

For his latest exhibition, Daniel dela Cruz gracefully transforms elements of hard and sturdy metal into pronounced forms and lustrous silhouettes. "Embracing Change", Brass, copper, solder, with nickel and copper electroplating on a stainless plate and iron base, 2024 To grasp a woman’s soul is to traverse the delicate balance…

It’s the dress, not the wearer

Artists Edgar San Diego, Jane Ebarle, and Monie Domer, in their first-ever group show titled “Kagayakan,” try to evoke emotions from the observer by focusing on dresses sans their wearers as subject. The show, which will run from April 5 to 24 at S Maison’s Art Anton, will also be…

Various facets of an artist revealed in latest show

As an architect turned artist, Corda's creations reflect his architectural roots while offering his audience with a contemporary artistic perspective. His meticulous attention to structure, nature, and order shines through in his compositions. Witness them up close and personal at Galerie Francesca until March 19. "Geometry in Motion," 36" x…

Local talents shine in Kultura’s Filipino Design Studio at SM Aura

BY JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ Local artistry and craftsmanship — along with a thousand inspiring stories from MSMEs and social enterprises — take centerstage at Kultura's fourth Filipino Design Studio at SM Aura. And you have until March 17 to enjoy them all. Hand-poured candle from Wix Cozy Homes In…

Swiss artists take centerstage at ongoing art exhibit

Jürg Casserini, a self-taught artist who has gained mastery over the use of found objects, is one of the featured artists in “Swiss Connection,” an ongoing art show at Galerie Hans Brumann in Makati. There’s art to be discovered in found objects. For the whole month of March, Bohol-based Swiss…

Repertory Philippines’ “Betrayal” is a no-drama drama

You may not see waterworks and fireworks when you watch Repertory Philippines’ staging of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal,” but you will most certainly see infidelity in a different, more subtle light. Just to be clear, cheating is still a big no-no, even in 2024. But much like a trainwreck or some…

Shell-sponsored art tilt marks 57 years of recognizing young Filipino artists

Their works in such diverse fields as painting, sculpture, photography and digital art are on display at the National Museum until August 25. Past winners who went on to make a name for themselves include National Artist BenCab, and the late National Artists Jose Joya and Ang Kiukok. Winners…

Patrick Esmao’s new threads

We are definitely not just talking about Esmao shedding off his “struggling artist look.” Clean-cut, bespectacled and low-key, but charming, Patrick Esmao welcomed members of the press to an exclusive preview of his “Threads of Time” exhibit, which is now ongoing until March 11 at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell. And there,…

The “art of speed” at ongoing exhibit

Abstractionist Julius Sanvictores, conceptual artist Marco Ortiga and painter Michael Sagaran found common ground in the urge to express their perspectives in an experimental, non-representational way in "The Speed of Abstract," ongoing until March 15 at the Robinson's Land ARTablado. '1961 E-Type Jaguar', 2022, acrylic on canvas What connects these…

Newest collab keeps shoe wearers in step with art

A first in Philippine fashion, the collaboration between local shoe brand Lakat Sustainables and Filipino artists Doktor Karayom, Garapata and Lilianna Manahan to create contemporary yet statement sneakers aims to promote wearable art while advancing the ingenuity of the country’s young creatives. Dex Fernandez (Garapata), Lilianna Manahan and Russell Trinidad…