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Up-close & personal: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is coming to Manila

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Life-sized, up-close and almost within reach — this is how visitors will get to experience some of the art world’s most stunning masterpieces as “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” lands on Philippine soil on July 01, 2023. So close, you can practically take selfies…

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.…

Jinggoy Buensuceso adds “dis/order” to Casa Bella

Artist Jinggoy Buensuceso teams up with luxury furniture and homeware brand Casa Bella Home for dis/order — a must-see exhibit that will be on display until Dec.18 at the Casa Bella showroom at 8 Jupiter St., Makati City. Casa Bella's Joseph Tay Jr. and Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay with Jinggoy Buensuceso It…

Artist Kristine Lim and musician Jonathan Manalo paint ‘Waves of Art’ with music

BY REGGIE ABANG In celebration of his 20th year as a composer, Jonathan Manalo collaborates with visual artist Kristine Lim for “Kwento ng Alon” — an art exhibit inspired by songs he has created through the years. Composer Jonathan Manalo and visual artist Kristine Lim Music and art meld into…

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…

Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino explores the meaning of originality in his new book

Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino has been an avid art collector and appreciator for decades, even as he continues his duty as a diplomat to the Philippines since 2017. His love for art knows no bounds, already having written several books on contemporary art, two of which were published in English.…

Art in the Park is back with more mystery artworks

Like an Easter egg hunt, the annual "Art in the Park" is known for bringing surprise eggs to its show, with unsigned artworks of National Artists camouflaging among the pieces displayed awaiting to be purchased by its lucky owner. In fact, in 2018, a park-goer hit the jackpot when he…

Bonifacio is ‘King’ of Leon Gallery’s Nov 30 Auction

León Gallery recently announced its year-end The Kingly Treasures Auction 2019, which will feature luxurious Philippine fine art, antiques, and furniture from the Luis Ma Araneta y Zaragoza Collection. The artworks will be auctioned off on Nov. 30, 2019, starting at 2PM at Eurovilla 1, Legaspi Street corner Rufino Street, Legazpi Village, Makati…

There’s always room for art at Taal Vista

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Long before Tagaytay became a stone’s throw away from Metro Manila (thanks to modern roads and highways), Taal Vista Hotel had already staked its claim to arguably the best view of Taal Volcano and its surrounding lake. And now, on its 80th year, the…

Lizanne Uychaco coins “Of Art & Wine: Heaven and Earth” at Conrad Manila

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Standing in front of her 24-piece exhibit – her ninth and largest show to date – Lizanne Uychaco is a picture of understated grace and positivity. Hers is a pleasant smile, a well-placed and natural accessory to her unembellished persona. “I have been painting…