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Spatial Melodies

By Hermes Joy Tunac Photography by Jar Concengco Not a few people describe architect Carlo Calma’s mind as “out of the ordinary.” And in this home, dubbed as “galvanized house,” which is also heavily influenced by the owner’s love for music, you’ll easily see why. When London-trained architect and interior…

The final cut

By Maan D'Asis Pamaran / Photography by Mark Chester Ang The ambitious project, which seeks to retain and integrate a former film set and ancestral home with a residential high rise, is yet another fine example of adaptive reuse by multi-awarded architect Carlo Calma. The forward-looking series of spaces seek…

Manila in the eyes of today’s aspiring fashion designers

How do today’s young people see Manila—the ever-evolving “City of our Affections,” as the late National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin once lovingly described it? Well, it depends on the eye of the beholder. One thing is certain though: Manila, the city, its people and checkered history, doesn’t lack for…

The terno: Wearing your national pride on your sleeves

What makes this national dress special and a reflection of its wearer’s pride in being Filipino? Despite the impression that it’s difficult to wear, what does it imbue its wearer that a contemporary or Western dress doesn’t? This Independence Day, a number of the country’s leading designers share their insights…

Lebajo’s one-man show dubbed as “Carnival” extended until June 14

We can all use a bit of escape once in a while, especially during these abnormal times. And what better way to indulge in some whimsy without leaving our brains behind than in a one-man show such as this. The theme alone teems with possibilities, both seen and unseen. Contemporary…

CASA JUICO: Old’s cool

By Rione Palacios Photography by Jar Concengco For 50 years, the sprawling gem of a property in San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City was the home of Felipe Juico and family. Acquired by Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in 2016, it has since been refurbished and is now an events…

Here’s what to expect on Leon Gallery’s mid-year auction

Highly coveted artworks and pieces once more grace the exquisite lots at Leon Gallery's upcoming auction, dubbed as "The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2020" on June 20, Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Eurovilla I ground-floor galleries at Rufino corner Legazpi Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. Foremost among the fabulous…

Leòn Gallery’s online auction is back with more exquisite objects of art

On May 30 and 31, Leòn XV, the online platform of the León Gallery, will hold its 15th edition of an online auction. All bidding will be purely online at www.leonexchange.com, starting at 11 in the morning. Highlights of the auction include several beautiful furniture pieces and objects of art. For French designer Philippe…

Casa de Memoria celebrates its anniversary with auctions for a cause

To celebrate Palacio de Memoria's fourth anniversary, its auction house Casa de Memoria will be offering a new online experience filled with art, celebration and goodwill as part of the proceeds of the auction will go to the victims of COVID-19. 19th century sofa Casa's Primero auction and Segundo anniversary…

The best of times, the worst of times for the arts and those deemed as “non-essential”

Define essential. In the context of this pandemic, someone said that it refers to what's essential to survival—food, water, shelter, medicines. Neanderthals didn’t have toilet paper, alcohol, face masks and dishwashing liquid, but the caves had drawings. There was art in their dwelling places. Even then, art was essential! By…