Talenthouse, an online community of creators and art appreciators, has just announced its selections for the “Venom” fan art competition, in collaboration with the Venom Team led by Tom Hardy. A total of seven artists from the Philippines (three in Venom Team’s Selected Artists and four in Talenthouse Picks) have been included in the shortlist…
Providing more opportunities for local talents to showcase their artworks and masterpieces, SM Supermalls offers a refreshing vibe in the mall through Art for Everyone 2018 – a week-long selling exhibit participated by art enthusiasts, hobbyists, art foundations, and renowned and upcoming artists from August 27 to September 2 in participating SM malls. “This year,…
Be part of the solution, not part of the pollution. Start with a single step and make a giant leap in saving Mother Earth. Here are the simple steps to become a Juan Earth eco-warrior: Carry your own mug, straw, and spoon and fork everywhere Did you know that in the Philippines 6,237,653 kg of…
Immerse yourself in waves of fun and excitement this summer as Hong Kong destination and shopping centre Harbour City teams up with Snarkitecture, a renowned New York-based design studio, to create their first interactive art installation called “BOUNCE” from August 10 to September 2, 2018. Known for their all-white innovative and experiential works that blend…
To commemorate the centennial anniversary of Filipino films, the Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) partners with Samsung Electronics Philippines to launch Hidden Cinema: The Virtual Experience of Philippine Cinema’s Centenary. The exhibit showcases the country’s rich yet undiscovered movie heritage. “The Hidden Cinema reveals an exciting dimension in our art history. It offers refreshing perspectives and…
“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…
