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From the ordinary to the sublime, common to the unique

Florence-based Filipino contemporary artist Stephanie Honrado is back in a one-woman exhibit at Salcedo Private View dubbed as “Ode to the Ordinary,” ongoing until July 22. Although she pays homage to the objects’ ordinariness, the techniques and points of view she resorts to are anything but ordinary. If we look…

Of Vikings, Odin and Valhalla

Norse myths and legends come to life, albeit subtly, in Jomike Tejido’s “Nordic Sky Worlds,” the artist’s latest solo exhibition, which is ongoing until July 12 at Art Lounge Manila’s Molito-Alabang gallery. Step aside, Thor! There’s more to Vikings and Valhalla than the in-your-face animators and CGI masters in Hollywood…

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…

Experience Hong Kong like never before

Life as we know it is finally inching its way toward the so-called “new normal,” as the pandemic slowly fades into the background. If you enjoy being immersed in arts and culture while relishing amazing food destinations and endless shopping opportunities, then Hong Kong is still the place for you. …

Portrait of father and son as artists

Seasoned artist Fil Delacruz didn’t lead to produce an accomplished artist-son in Janos Delacruz by telling him to do this or to don’t do that. He did it instead by leading through example and the strength of his convictions, which was first put to the test when his then teacher-mother…

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…

Mother’s Day in June as artist pays homage to his mother

In ImaheNacion, Francis Nacion produces his first-ever collection of abstract artworks that merge high art with craft, feminine and masculine, folk and city, maximalist and minimalist, the personal and the universal. His main source of inspiration, the clothes his mother used to sew for him, comes from a personal place…

The search for finer pursuits ends here

Salcedo Auctions launches its mid-year auction, a live and online event, on June 25. Dubbed as Finer Pursuits: Important Philippine & Rare Collectibles, it will auction off a little over 100 pieces, including rare works by Filipino masters, vintage furniture pieces, fine bone china and a rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. …

Daughters turn mother’s classic artisanal pieces turns into a legacy

When Emily Campos, founder and creative director of Touch of Craft, passed on last November, her daughters Julie Carceller and Jo Ann Kessler lost no time relaunching the company known for its beautiful handcrafted accessories, bags, ornaments and various décor. The result is Touch of Craft Legacy, a refresh of…

Waking up after the rains

Up-and-coming artist Ryan Uy, healing from the death of his father several years ago, is back with a new exhibit, his second solo show, teeming with his trademark faceless images waking up, showered with confetti or seeking shelter under an umbrella. Metaphors for hope and renewed enthusiasm, these objects reflect…