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Color and whimsy captured in sculptures with moving parts

Art critic Cid Reyes described Gil Corcuera as “one of the country’s most interesting sculptors.” Quite a number of people have used his works as inspiration, but no one quite captures the essence of this artist’s technical mastery and unique whimsicality. Sculptor Gil Corcuera, former art director of one of…

Art exhibit, Mediterranean food promotion kick off hotel’s 10th year celebration

The Radiance Art exhibit, which runs until May 21, showcases the best of contemporary artworks created by Richard Buxani, JJ Duque, Frederick Epistola, Ivy Lim, Domiel Mercado-Campos, Annabelle Papas, Raeche Dacanay, Daisy Tempongko, Nikki Vasallo, and Bea Viado. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila has kicked off its 10th anniversary celebration,…

Quiccs’ art in bottles

Johnnie Walker launches new limited edition “Artist Series,” as it collaborates this time with Filipino artist and designer Quiccs. Four exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Label designs were unveiled at a launch event held recently at Secret Fresh Gallery. In its desire to broaden its appeal to include a younger, edgier…

Art workshop, tree-planting herald unveiling of peace monument

Artist Kristine Lim, a Philippine Navy reservist, unveiled her latest masterpiece, a monument she dubs “Soar on Selah,” at the main entrance of Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal. The string of related events that followed the unveiling were all in line with the organizers’ “Peace is Possible” initiative. Late last…

Ichiban Festival presents the best of Filipino and Japanese music, and arts and culture in Siargao

Slated this Saturday, April 22, the event, which is the fourth of its kind, will be held for the first time in this island-paradise. Apart from the impressive DJ lineup from the Philippines and Japan, the festival will also train the spotlight on visual arts and crafts, including awesome Japanese…

Julie Lluch attempts to tell poignant episodes of country’s history in “Chronicles on Skin”

More than just splashes of paint on sculpture, Lluch’s recent exhibit serves as a reminder, especially among younger generations of Filipinos, of the country's dark past under the yoke of tyranny. By Ma. Angelica Demegillo "A moral duty to pursue justice." This is veteran sculptor Julie Lluch's purpose in her…

Ayala Malls trains spotlight on Filipino designers’ modern takes on the terno

One of the country’s leading malls, in partnership with homegrown global retail brand Bench, launches the return of the annual BRAVO! Filipino by focusing on this year’s featured ternos at Ternocon III. Dubbed as “Ternocon III: Ang Balintawak Ngayon,” the ongoing exhibit puts emphasis on modern-day versions of the balintawak…

Devotional art takes centerstage at Art Lounge Manila’s latest exhibit

It’s probably the earliest form of art. Since the dawn of humanity, cave dwellers have expressed art reflecting their beliefs in something greater and beyond. Art Lounge Manila channels this form of expression as works by Cadapan, Sansó, Cacnio, Obemio, Reyes, Pagkatipunan, Del Rosario and Villanueva reflect not only their…

Galerie du Soleil’s Lenten shows center on faith as seen from the lens of fathers

Dubbed as “Ama” and “Straight from the Heart,” the back-to-back shows, the third major event since the gallery opened in December, showcase a star-studded cast of artists, including Ramon Orlina, Kublai Milan, Melissa Yeung Yap and Meroy Catrillo, among others. Part of the proceeds generated from one the shows will…

HSBC Philippines and Salcedo Auctions celebrate another year of partnership

HSBC Philippines and Salcedo Auctions recently marked a new milestone as they renewed a partnership which started in 2020. With this, HSBC Philippines' clients will have continued and direct access to distinct art pieces by world-renowned Filipino artists — starting with the recently launched edition of "The Well-Appointed Life" auction.…