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Catch Ramon Orlina’s works at Art Fair Philippines 2024 with BPI

Get up close and personal with acclaimed Filipino glass sculptor Ramon Orlina's works, as he unveils his latest collection, "Sinuous Architecture, Eloquent Forms" at Art Cube for Art Fair Philippines. Curated by the esteemed Carlomar Arcangel Daoana, this exhibition not only commemorates Orlina's 80th birthday but also serves as a…

Newly inducted PIID board puts emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration

As the only accredited organization recognized by the Philippine government, the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers is comprised of a community of professional interior design practitioners from across the Philippines. Newly inducted PIID board of trustees with PRC Interior Design Chairperson Sonia Olivares and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos During formal…

French Impressionism takes centerstage with ‘Monet & Friends Alive’

After bringing to life the world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Center turns the spotlight on French Impressionism with its immersive "Monet & Friends Alive" exhibit, which opens Jan. 31. Created and produced by Grande Experiences, Monet & Friends Alive is a multi-sensory experience designed to entertain the whole family.…

Korean film set in the Philippines to hit global cinemas this year

A joint production between Parallax Studio, Robosheep Studios, GV Labs, Will Studios, Viva Films and Ovation Productions, The Guardian, which stars Nam Woo Hyun, Park Eun Hye and Han Jae Seok, also features Filipino talents Yassi Pressman and Eric Ejercito. The cast and producers of The Guardian For the first time…

The world’s nurturers-in-chief get to express themselves through art

Sining Filipina, a groundbreaking competition aims to provide a platform for Filipino women to express their artistic talents, promoting them as originators of art and empowering them in the creative realm. Cash prize of P25,000 awaits grand prize winner. Deadline for submission of entries is January 31, 2024. SM Supermalls’…

Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…

Vienna Philharmonic kicks off 2024 with much-anticipated concert

As the orchestra’s exclusive partner since 2008, Rolex also opted to become the annual concert’s exclusive sponsor the following year. Thanks to the power of broadcasting and streaming, the yearly show is seen in over 90 countries, bringing the joy and pleasure of classical music to countless fans. As expected,…

Osias Barroso (1965-2023): Good night, sweet prince

Prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde bids farewell to her most enduring dance partner. Osias Barroso in his prime, taken in 2002 (G-Nie Arambulo) By ANJIE BLARDONY URETA As the first Philippine-based prima ballerina, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde had long been celebrated for the breathtaking artistry and captivating performances that were the hallmarks of…

Artist Joseph Tecson enters a colorful phase in his latest show

The self-taught Tecson sets aside his preference for producing angsty black-and-white canvases in favor of floral subjects in bold, nearly tactile renderings in oil. But there’s nothing lame nor cute about his latest creations. In fact, their random and ad hoc nature betrays Tecson’s checkered past, which he describes as…

Artist Rachel Ngan Dueñas paints a ‘country of flowers’ for first solo show

Tea sommelier and visual “healing” artist Rachel Ngan Dueñas recently launched her second solo show, titled "Country of Flowers" at Galerya Amalia in LRI Design Plaza, Makati. Rachel Ngan Dueñas' recent solo exhibit, dubbed "Country of Flowers" features her trademark “healing art" that embodies a cathartic release of emotions restoring…