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Michael Cacnio hits the bull’s eye

One of the country’s most sought-after sculptors takes on the bull as the subject of his latest exhibition dubbed as “Taurus.” This time, the artist uses the iconic beast as a metaphor to charge forward with hope and vigor towards the right path. “Taurus,” not the zodiac sign, but the…

Filipino glass artist embraces body’s ‘earthly associations’ in “Par Excellence”

Marge Organo launches her newest exhibit titled “Par Excellence” at Galerie Joaquin. Through this 32-piece exhibit, Organo showcases her skill and craftsmanship in glass art by delivering a personal message of celebrating life and appreciating the splendor it has to offer. Just who is Marge Organo? Highly renowned for her…

Cradles of faith and motherhood

“Artist on a Mission” Kristine Lim recently launched her third art installation in Intramuros. Titled “Ugoy,” the visual and audio exhibit features 18 cradle nests at the Fort Santiago grounds. It is open to the public during the entire month of May. Visual artist Kristine Lim recently paid tribute to…

Kristine Lim: Miracles & Motherhood

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz/ Photography by Jar Concengco While it was she who held the paintbrush, it was He who created the masterpiece through a series of miracles that would finally break the consummate melancholy that once lorded over this artist's life. "God is not a statue,” says…

Nikulas Lebajo explores new genres without abandoning his signature style

This year is a significant one for the artist who not only turns 50, but is also celebrating his 34th year in the local art scene. His decision to work in Laguna is mirrored in his more recent artworks, including portraitures and more figurative renditions of various subjects. The year…

Frederique Constant teams up with Filipino artist Dex Fernandez for its Passion Collection

Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant has partnered with Filipino artist Dex Fernandez for a mono-edition release of five remarkable timepieces with unique hand-painted dials. A collaboration of monumental firsts, these pieces will be sold at the “Wear Your HeART” private online auction. "Solidarity" In the past years, we have seen watchmaking…

Clarity and scope of ambition in abstractions

Art Lounge Manila presents “Monumental Abstracts,” an ongoing exhibit of literally huge and eye-catching works of art by several artists, who derive their respective inspirations from such sources as textiles, sunsets and classical music. Does size really matter? Is bigger necessarily better? Again, it depends on the eye of the…

Art and music join forces in immersive Holy Week-inspired installation

Kristine Lim, the artist behind “Portraits of Christ,” collaborates with musician Jonathan Manalo to produce “Tetelestai,” which is currently on view in Intramuros and Alabang. After mounting the first art installation titled “Portraits of Christ” in Intramuros since the pandemic began, “Artist on a Mission” Kristine Lim has transformed the…

Carlo Tanseco explores ‘lighter side’ of Jose Rizal in “Panapanahon-Paraparaan”

The artist, whose works are currently exhibited at J Studio HQ in Las Piñas, joins this year’s Art Fair Philippines. Although his collection’s underlying theme may seem trivial, it tries to further explore the man’s patriotism and his dream for a better Philippines through everyday objects and symbols. How have…

Seeing this year’s ‘presidentiables’ in a totally different light

Art Lounge Manila debuts at this year’s Art Fair Philippines with a solo exhibition by Juanito Torres. Titled “Ready…Get Set…Go!,” the show is an “allegorical” take poking fun at the May 9 elections and the carnival-like atmosphere the campaign has generated. Now on its 9th edition, this year’s Art Fair…