Arts and Culture

Design for a better tomorrow

Design for a better tomorrow

The world is moving into an era where the mobility experience will be much more than just cars, making the Lexus Design Award even more relevant. Launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Awards is an annual international competition for up-and-coming creators worldwide. It seeks to contribute to society by supporting…
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Designer and furniture expert picks favorites from Leon Exchange XIX

Designer and furniture expert picks favorites from Leon Exchange XIX

Trained by two of the most respected names in Philippine antiques, furniture and decorative items, Murvyn Callo came prepared for the job. As a student and collaborator with the eminent art historian Martin Tinio and renowned antique dealer Ramon Villegas, he learned and worked with the best. Currently, Murvyn administers…
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Ad man shifts gears to create giant art along EDSA

Ad man shifts gears to create giant art along EDSA

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ It is often said that when God closes a door, He opens a window. Or, in this former advertising professional’s case, He gave him a billboard. Former ad man creates this 230-sq.m. billboard/artwork as a passion project No, you won't be seeing Lloyd Tronco’s…
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Plastic fantastic!

Plastic fantastic!

Gilbert Angeles, Conrad Manila’s featured artist, showcases his artworks consisting of "abstractions." Made partly of used and shredded plastic sachets, his masterpieces are anything but dull and predictable. Ongoing until May 9, the show is also a primary example of “post-consumer waste art.” Text and photos by Alex Y. Vergara…
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Gallery helps provide much-needed funding to deserving artists

Gallery helps provide much-needed funding to deserving artists

Czar Kristoff, a young, multimedia artist from Laguna, won the second "Portfolio Art Prize" consisting of P 300,000 in a ceremony at the Drawing Room Gallery. Conceived by the grant was supported by the Drawing Room Gallery and by curator Angel Velasco Shaw. It is based on the sale of…
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From Florida, with love

From Florida, with love

Designed to be a vibrant destination for families and couples alike, Filipino-American artist JEFRË's latest public art commission dubbed as 'Heart to Heart' in Tradition, Port St. Lucie, Florida is a permanent installation set to be complete for public dedication on Feb. 14, 2022. Heart to Heart by JEFRË Commissioned…
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How to take the Metal Ox by the horns

How to take the Metal Ox by the horns

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After a year that had many of us scampering like mice, would the “Year of the Metal Ox” prove any better? “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This line, according to Feng Shui consultant and crystal jeweler Paul Tan Caoili, is one that might be wise…
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From regency to contemporary

From regency to contemporary

Salcedo Auctions' first sale for 2021, Gavel&Block, is a feast for the senses, anchored by a capsule series of 19th century European and American pieces from a prolific collector.  A French-style long table with ormolu mounts The sale promises a lot of exciting entries that include textiles, pastel-hued canvases framed…
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