Art
Architecture was, at one point, seen as an art form on par with painting, sculpture, and performance. When World War II happened, almost everything went down, including some of our country’s treasured architectural masterpieces. GONE FOREVER? Maybe not. Discover how beautiful our architecture was at Buried (WWII and beyond): The Lost Art and Architecture of the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Lopez Museum and Library’s Facebook page. In BURIED (WWII and beyond): The Lost Art and Architecture of the Philippines, Paulo Alcazen, one of the country’s award-winning architects, will be giving a lecture that will shed light on the structures and art works that survived WWII. If not recovered, […]
Fancy a Sunday stroll? Why not do it in Intramuros? After a short break, Viva Manila is back with their flagship project, Intramuros Pasyal, happening this April 16 and 17! BIGGER THAN BEFORE. Stroll through the streets of Intramuros and experience what a city should be like with Viva Manila’s Intramuros Pasyal Sunday! Viva Manila, a citizen-led organization, brings back its monthly event with a little something extra. This time, they’ve partnered with the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions’ (CITEM) Design Week Philippines, turning the event into a huge gathering of people who love art, culture, and everything that you’d want out of Intramuros. This time, […]
MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES—Ayala Museum, in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation, with special participation of The Japan Foundation, Manila and Sony Philippines, proudly presents its opening exhibition for 2016 entitled A Taste of Gutai under the Collectors Series program running from February 5 to April 10, 2016 at the Ayala Museum Ground Floor Gallery. This exhibition pays homage to Gutai, a Japanese art movement defined by a radical and energetic approach to artmaking that encompassed performance, painting, installation, and theatrical events, anticipating what would soon be popular movements in contemporary art following Abstract Expressionism. Scheduled to open in time with Art Fair Philippines, the annual celebration of contemporary art in the Philippines […]
Coloring books for adults have been all the rage lately and we all know that it’s not just about coloring inside the lines! That’s why the country’s largest book an office supply store, National Book Store, is having a Color Pop Fair 2 on January 23, 2016 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati from 10:00 am to 6:00pm. If you are interested to expand your knowledge in adult colouring, shade selection, blending techniques, choosing the right coloring materials and other tips for coloring, then better drop by this event. Workshops from Abbey Sy, Teai Pascual, Clare Magno, Isis Babao Uy, INK artists and more will be available for everyone to […]
Have a bottle of craft beer while appreciating art at the Art of Brewing! Manila-based brewing company Craftpoint is hosting an art show and beer fest in one at the Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery on January 16, 6pm. In collaboration with amazing local artists Dee Jae Pa’este, Electrolychee, and Tokwa Penaflorida, Craftpoint will be unveiling three new craft beers made for each artist with their artworks on the label. There will be artworks displays, delicious grubs, and a music performance by No Way Jose and Tollo. That’s not all, the event is open to everyone, so come as you are and enjoy a night of art, music and, of course, […]
Take in and see the beautiful artworks of our National Artist, Benedicto “BENCAB” Cabrera in BenCab: Another Scale Exhibit. BenCab is known for having a unique and powerful concept as an artist, having his artworks speak for the present issues. This exhibit features Bencab’s recreation of his installation from a workshop on Urbanization in Bandung, Indonesia in 1998. Benedicto Cabrera’s artworks currently on display at the BenCab Gallery, entitled: Bencab, Up Close and Personal Displaying his artworks that portray the issues related to the environment, the Filipino culture, and urban life, this exhibit will be featured at the University of the Philippines, Diliman’s Vargas Museum, his alma mater’s museum. The […]
Revisit Neverland this holiday season as Ballet Philippines brings you Peter Pan, the must-see event for the whole family this December! Catch the performances from December 4-6, 8-13 2015 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater). Experience anew Sir J. M. Barrie’s immortal story of the boy who would not grow up through stunning choreography by Edna Vida Froilan. With pixie dust from renowned aerialists Flying by Foy, see Peter Pan doing what he does best – flying! See the whole gang as the Darling children Wendy, John, and Michael joins Peter along with Captain Hook, Smee, Tinkerbell, Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, and the other denizens of Neverland. […]
