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Artist In Focus
Know more about the country's rising and iconic superstars in the visual and performing arts scene, their inspirations and creative processes, and significant contributions to our nation's artistic and cultural soul
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Nestor Vinluan on seeing the natural world differently and taking the time to pause and reflect
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Syncing with nature, energy, and human emotions—Nestor Vinluan’s Galleria Duemila exhibition is a masterclass in abstract expressionism
Siargao Artiste in Residence: This is how cabin boy Florentino Das reached the island
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Siargao Artiste in Residence and Port Tonic Art Centre offer a nurturing space for both emerging and established creators, fostering collaboration and innovative ideas that lead to remarkable works
Patis Tesoro shows no signs of slowing down in her effort to preserve and promote Filipino design
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Filipino designer Patis Tesoro has dedicated her life to preserving and advocating for traditional craft
Jefrë and Olivia D’Aboville on creating a memorable communal experience of art for the public
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In this exclusive interview, visual artists Jefrë and Olivia d’Aboville tell Tatler all about their collaboration with Ayala Land’s 10 Days of Art
How Jonathan Dangue gives us a slice of life with his brass sculptures
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Through his immortal work, Dangue shows us that brass is a reflection of the human condition
How Francis Nacion’s paintings tell the duality of man in the Filipino context
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Much like his whirlwind of a journey, Nacion reminds us that there is beauty in imperfection
Visual artist Julie Gil unveils her profound perception of life through her inaugural solo exhibition
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Julie Gil’s recent exhibition at Art Lounge Manila in Molito, Alabang, dares to break the binaries of life, showcasing a varicoloured ‘Palette of Allegory’ to represent the artist’s transformative journey
Painter and educator Janice Liuson-Young in a dance of turbulence and respite
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On her third solo exhibition held at Art Camp to cap off 2024, FEATI University School of Fine Arts associate dean Janice Liuson-Young reflected on the duality of creation and our subjective encounter with it
When fashion meets ballet: Jor-El Espina collaborates with Ballet Philippines for ‘Ang Panaginip’
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As he marks a milestone in his career, Filipino designer Jor-El Espina unveils a captivating collection of costumes for Ballet Philippines’ ‘Ang Panaginip’
Ang Kiukok, Lao Lianben, and Hau Chiok: Must-know Filipino-Chinese painters
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With their distinctive impact throughout their careers, these Filipino-Chinese painters expanded the parameters of art in the country beyond colour, visual language, and philosophy
Philippine art scene’s foremost women artists, Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil, featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila
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Historian Ambeth Ocampo shares his conversations with two icons in the country’s art scene during the modernist period, Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil, whose works were featured in a reunion exhibition curated by Patrick Flores
“Art... is a dance”: S-Ann Ch’i on her intuitive gestural abstractions
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Painter S-Ann Ch’i tells us more about her exploration of abstract art
How Jose Solon Perfecto’s monk-like hermitage and religious devotion to the craft are deepening his art of ‘terroir ceramics’
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On his third solo exhibition at the JJ Acuña Bespoke Studio, artist Jose Solon Perfecto takes us deeper into the mystique of stoneware pottery and abstract expressionist ceramic sculpture
Beyond the Frames of Ideals: Spanish painter Enrique Marty’s exhibitions at the Ateneo Art Gallery and Instituto Cervantes
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With inquisitive pieces conversing with the artistry of National Artist Kidlat Tahimik and renowned artist-couple Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, Enrique Marty’s exhibitions take the creative dialogue further beyond borders. Curator Kristine Guzmán takes us through the process
Artists Solenn Heussaff and Olivia d’Aboville celebrate their lifelong friendship through ‘Vīta’ at Provenance Art Gallery
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Best of friends and art school classmates since childhood, these two successful French-Filipino creatives finally collaborate in a two-[wo]man exhibition titled ‘Vīta’, featuring paintings and textile works that tell us more about the complex relationality between humans and nature
Protecting the Land of the Thunder Dragon: Karma Phuntsho prepares Bhutan for the future
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Through the Loden Foundation, Bhutanese thought leader Karma Phuntsho addresses the ephemerality of the past and the challenges of the present—all to help his country prepare for the future
Art Meets Fashion: Jane Ebarle and Philip Rodriguez celebrate friendship and shared artistry with ‘Bisti’
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Renowned Cebuano fashion designer Philip Rodriguez and visual artist Jane Ebarle showcased contemporary visual expressions of the Filipiniana through their show ‘Bisti’ at NUSTAR Resort and Casino
Reb Atadero on what matters most when acting
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With a theatre career built on spontaneity and natural skill, Reb Atadero has charmed audiences with his antics
SearchMindscape’s Immersive Art: “A playground for artists”
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Live painting, music, performance art, underwater photography, and more. Here’s everything that happened at SearchMindscape’s Immersive Art
From Manila dreams to the West End spotlight, how Joaquin Pedro Valdes built a stage presence that shines beyond borders
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Since moving to London several years ago, Joaquin Pedro Valdes is set to unleash a double dose of charm and mischief in his latest groundbreaking role in the West End
‘Zóbel: The Future of the Past’ brings to light the renowned modernist’s artistic journey and impact on the local and global art scenes
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Ayala Museum brings home the retrospective exhibition of Fernando Zóbel from Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, expanding it to showcase more of the artist’s exploration of his artistic identity and his indelible mark on the shaping of modern art
Strings of Gold: Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra’s back-to-back wins in Europe and why supporting youth in the arts matters
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Conductor Jeffrey Solares takes us back to the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra’s recent memorable experience in Bratislava and Vienna and shares why inculcating orchestra appreciation is important today
Tracie Anglo-Dizon’s ‘Peacocking on a Sunday’ warns us against the exoticising of animals
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Much like the peacock, Tracie Anglo-Dizon unfurls her feathers to show us the beauty in both the exotic and ordinary
Filipina artist Micat Po and the subtle power of watercolour
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How do we converse without words? Micat Po’s watercolour art encourages a wordless dialogue with our own subconscious, nature, and one another
The Philippine Madrigal Singers in shaping the country’s choral music culture for 60 years and beyond
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The Philippine Madrigal Singers was the first choir to clinch the top prize twice at the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in 1997 and 2007. Now celebrating its 60th year, this beloved cultural treasure continues to swoon audiences and inspire future generations of choristers and choirmasters
Filipino Experience: Olivia Rodrigo ‘Guts Tour’ in Manila 2024
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Don’t expect anything less from Filipino-American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo. Over the weekend, the 21-year-old captured the spotlight as she graced a packed venue for her highly anticipated ‘Guts Tour’. Tears, screams, and cheers from 55,000 fans echoed throughout the arena, marking her biggest and most monumental concert to date
Discover the story behind Moira Dela Torre’s early beginnings in music
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Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre shares how her love and passion for music remain steadfast despite the challenges in the music industry
In ‘What Lays Beneath a Black Hole; In Other Life’, artist Miko Tiu-Laurel addresses decolonisation through the revival of folk arts
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New York-based multidisciplinary artist Miko Tiu-Laurel explores generational trauma a marriage of various art forms
Tiffany & Co takes us to the world of Elsa Peretti on her 50th anniversary
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Legendary designer Elsa Peretti celebrates her 50th anniversary this month, marking half a century of her influential and groundbreaking work
Reimagining history: How is Stephanie Syjuco breathing new life into archives?
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By recontextualising archival images, Stephanie Syjuco challenges conventional narratives and invites viewers to see history as an evolving story
In conversation with Billy Crawford about his journey to stardom, reinvention, and plans ahead
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From his early beginnings in the Philippines to conquering international stages, Billy Crawford’s career is a masterclass in talent and staying relevant in a constantly changing industry
Unearthing the unknown: How Raizel Albano’s ‘Anthro on Foot’ changes how we see travel and history
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Raizel Albano’s Unesco-recognised ‘Anthro on Foot’ reveals hidden histories, transforming how we experience culture—one step at a time
5 things about Isabel Santos, the visual artist shaping contemporary culture through art
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Isabel Reyes Santos may have been born into a family of celebrated artists but has charted her own path in the art world. She opens up about her journey from finding museums boring to becoming a prominent name in contemporary Filipino art
