Tag: Art

So you’ve amassed enough photos in your home decor board on Pinterest, so the next step is making it come to life! Whether you’re doing a full renovation or a quick house revamp, one of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to

Recently, the House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring 80-year-old neurologist and prominent art enthusisast Dr. Joven Cuanang for his contributions not only in the medical science but also for the art world. Cuanang is known for his love of the arts,

Van Gogh Alive's finally slated to open this week on October 26 at One Bonifacio High Street. While there are no set rules to dictate how one can appreciate the exhibit, it's still important to keep basic museum etiquette in mind. To

It was announced a week ago that the world's most visited multi-sensory museum will be coming to Manila this October. Since then, Van Gogh Alive and its digital treatment has found itself in the middle of a social media debate as of

This was originally published in Esquire Magazine's April 2013 issue.I don’t subscribe to the argument that only death gives life meaning. That’s for suckers. Life is so much fun.At the start of the year I sort of had a health scare. I thought I

Indulge your senses in a museum experience unlike any other at Van Gogh Alive, a multi-sensory exhibition displaying the great auteur's masterpieces laid out for viewer interaction. The exhibit will be staged at One Bonifacio High Street for a limited time only

In case you haven't been to the North lately, there's a work of art situated there that may make you want to visit. In the busy mall of SM North, a bright mural featuring Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray standing tall with their winning

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, artist and photographer Wawi Navarroza has had her fair share of ups and downs. Hers was a rollercoaster of epic highs and all-time lows. From receiving grants and awards, to losing all her works and

One would think that Isabel Santos' hands have always been destined for the canvas. She, after all, descends from a family of great Filipino artists—her parents being Soler and Mona Santos, and her grandfather, the late Malang Santos, an award-winning icon of contemporary

Jeff Koons may well be one of the most successful and controversial artists of this century. Most known for his larger-than-life, mirror-polished stainless steel rendering of balloon dogs (yes, like something a clown would make for a three-year-old's birthday party), Jeff currently

Just a few days ago, social media rose up in indignant frenzy after news of a lesbian couple, who had been beaten up and robbed by a mob of men in London, circulated the interwebs. According to reports, the two women were

With the hopes of bringing art closer to the people, Art Fair Philippines also holds 10 Days of Art—a 10-day art festival that showcases public art pieces, promotes gallery shows, and holds art talks outside the confines of The Link from February

Elegant lines in the form of calligraphy isn’t something new in the wedding industry. How many invites have you received with your name meticulously handwritten in gold ink across the thick envelope?But we’ve noticed an emerging trend even among celebrity couples: beautiful

Planning to spend your holiday frolicking at the beach? Make the most of it by making a statement with Body Party's newest wearable art swimsuit line in collaboration with no other than Solenn Heussaf. Durable, sustainable, and printed on classic silhouettes flattering to

Beauty, permanence, vulnerability. These are only a few concepts that the installations from the recently concluded Ateneo Art Awards seek to discuss. Showing now at the Ateneo Art Gallery, these intriguing and captivating artworks will force you to confront seemingly abstract ideas

The Philippine art movement has seen renewed vigor in the past decade in its drive to gain wider acceptance and sustained interest. While far from breaking through the mainstream, Philippine art has slowly been gaining maturity and refinement, a development  that has

The sensory overload is real when you visit a beautiful country for the first time. Concerns would include which outfit to bring, which places to visit, and what are the best ways to document this particular trip. The pressure is doubled when

Papercutting is the delicate art of cutting paper into intricate designs. One Filipina who has turned her craft into a business is Chicago-based illustrator and artist Yang Pulongbarit-Cuevo. Read on to find out how she got started and what inspires her creative

The Ateneo de Manila University has formally opened its biggest art undertaking yet—the massive creative hub and art complex Areté. The new building, designed by WV Coscolluela, features an Arts Wing and a Learning Innovation Wing connected by the Bridgeway. “It is

Art Fair Philippines, now in its sixth year, just got even bigger, not just in terms of space, but also in its lineup of artists. The four-day event, to be held from March 1 to 4 at The Link in Makati City,