arts and culture

‘Muhon’ is Philippines’ first at the Venice Architecture Biennale

by Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz and Sara de los Reyes How much of the past can one bring to the future? This year, the country's foremost architects and contemporary visual artists get to answer this question by participating in the Venice Architecture Biennale. A historic first for the Philippines, their exhibit entitled Muhon:…

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Nine New National Artists Awarded this April

As one of his last proclamations as president of the Philippines, President Aquino announced the addition of nine new National Artists this month, six of whom were awarded posthumously. President Aquino poses with (from left) National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera (literature), Benedicto Cabrera (visual arts), Virgilio Almario (literature) and Order of…

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F. Sionil Jose: Words of a Warrior

by Miguel Martin D. Sarmenta | Photography by Mau Aguasin | Grooming by Raymund Jumao-As of Peps Silvestre Salon April is National Literature Month in the Philippines, which gives us reason to pay tribute to National Artist F. Sionil Jose, one of, if not the most, vocal literary forces in our country. “I have…

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Manila FAME is back this April for its 63rd Show

by SARA DE LOS REYES | In the realm of arts and culture, “Filipino” is becoming synonymous to ingenuity, artistry and the creation of many, many beautiful things the world has learned to seek out. And there's more where most of these came from. The Philippines’ most celebrated design and…

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PUBLISHER’S GALLERY: Julian Ongpin Opens Art Gallery for Young Artists

By BABE ROMUALDEZ | The Ongpin heir apparent, Julian Ongpin, opened the Julian Ongpin Young Artists (JOYA) gallery at Alphaland Makati Place, with celebrities such as Heart Evangelista gracing the launch. The brainchild of Roberto Ongpin’s younger son Julian, the gallery will provide a venue for showcasing the works of…

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Art Attack at the Ayala Malls

This year, the Ayala Malls celebrates an extended Valentine's season by showcasing different works of art in a handful of Ayala shopping and leisure destinations. And so, young artists are at front and center of this season's exhibit, aptly called "Art to HeART." The story behind this collection is reflected in…

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