“It is time,” says art historian and museum curator Gari R. Apolonio on the publication of his book Dreamscapes: The Art of Perfecto Mercado. The landmark book celebrates the “artistic achievements of a relatively unknown but relentless artist whose talent and body of work deserves exposure and recognition.” The 151-page coffee table book on the…
Of all the art forms, abstract painting is said to touch a wide spectrum of emotions, simply because it does not present a rigidly defined set of images, but leaves its interpretation up to the beholder. Renowned Czech abstract artist and designer, Radim Kacer, ponders: “Abstract painting doesn’t mean anything; it’s supposed to only evoke…
The Design Center of the Philippines celebrated recently World Industrial Design Day 2018 with the one-day event Designing Wellness at Robins Design Center on Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. The annual World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) is an initiative of the World Design Organization, of which the Design Center. It spotlights a United Nations Sustainable Development…
The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts (DLS-CSB SDA) opens its doors to the public for its annual Student Art Open House. The theme this year is “Katutubo: Interpretations and Reinterpretations of Indigenous Philippine Cultures.” Student exhibits are on display from the 5th floor to the 14th floor of the…
HABI, the Philippine Textile Council, puts the spotlight on Filipino textile artisans who can showcase their creativity in revitalizing the traditional piña cloth through the Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competition. The contest is named after the Far Eastern University Chair Emeritus who wrote Piña, a formative book presenting pineapple cloth as a national treasure. This…
As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concludes the commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Philippines marks the historic occasion by hosting a contemporary art exhibition featuring ten artists who will represent each ASEAN member state. The exhibit titled Ties of History: Art in Southeast Asia is curated by noted art historian, scholar, and…
On June 30, Pens N’ Brushes will be hosting the 6th edition of The Life Drawing Session entitled, “The Forsaken Bride”. This nude painting activity will be held at the Pineapple Lab, 6053 R. Palma Street, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
As a university at the forefront of preserving and promoting local arts and culture, the Far Eastern University (FEU) highlights traditional handloom weaving through the perspective of its fashion design and architecture students in a fashion show and exhibit themed “Tamaraw Save the Weave: Fashion for a Cause.” In partnership with social enterprise Kandama, students…
The world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor has awarded KidZania Manila, together with 14 other KidZania metropolises around the world, the 2018 Certificate of Excellence. The prestigious honor acknowledges the play city’s consistent great service in the leisure industry based on reviews given by TripAdvisor users. This is the second consecutive year KidZania Manila received the…
Unleash your creative potential and take center stage by joining Repertory Philippines’ (REP) 2018 Workshop for the Performing Arts. The second batch of workshops will run from June 4 to July 20. Lots of thrilling activities facilitated by the top artists in the industry await the participants of this year’s workshop. Parents who are looking…
They say pen is mightier than sword, but there’s nothing more powerful and persuasive than letting your kids write and draw their dreams, in the most creative way. The ability to creatively express one’s thoughts and feelings by putting ideas from pen to paper is perhaps the most important stage in a child’s development. Visualizing,…
