Arts & Living
Melvin Culaba: Mindful composition and cinematic directions See Full
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” - Vincent Van Gogh This is especially true in the enthralling works of Melvin Culaba. A lover of Van Gogh for the work and style that the master artist had pioneered, Culaba’s work is a wonderful representation of his very words. His creations, […]
Around & About See Full
Tales from the Northern Cape Fate has a way of making things happen: if you want it hard enough; and if it’s really meant for you. A few months back, I wrote about the “Rainbow Cuisine” of South Africa, as hosted by Ambassador of South Africa Agnes Namande-Pitso (during the Makati’s Shangri-La’s launch of the […]
‘Somewhere in Time’ by L’arc en ciel artists See Full
By: Elaine O. Herbosa An invitation to paint the Acosta-Pastor ancestral home in Batangas City was the catalyst for the concept of “Somewhere in Time”, a L’arc en ciel exhibit at Ayala Museum this December. While we painted and feasted, our art patron and impresario Atty. Tony Pastor of the Bosendorfer piano concert fame played […]
The arts after World War 1 armstice (Last of two parts) See Full
By: Paul Blanco Zafaralla Men inebriated by power lose reason and the ability to stop abusing it. To such men, divine intervention is impossible. Only human intervention is possible. Cpl. Adolf Hitler, later dictator Hitler (1933-45), “turned Germany into a powerful war machine and started World War II in 1939.” The ex-future priest later branded […]
Stoneware pottery show See Full
“Clay and Fire,” an exhibition of stoneware pottery by ceramic artists Tessie Baldo, Siegrid Bangyay, and Jeff van den Broeck, opened at the Sanctuary Gallery last November 30, 2013. The exhibit runs until February 28, 2014. Sanctuary Gallery is located at Campo Sioco, Baguio City. For inquiries, write to sanctuarygallerybgo@gmail.com or call 424-5745.
There’s more to Nathalia Acevedo than being a Mexican (Second of five parts) See Full
Vim Nadera: How did that upbringing help you study abroad? Nathalia Acevedo: Growing up on a constant movement made me very independent. I enjoy to spend time by myself and go to places where I don’t know anyone. I like to see and experiment new things. Movement is a […]
Joey Velasco art pieces find home in Riverbanks Center See Full
One-stop shopping and leisure destination Riverbanks Center is now home to the spiritually moving art pieces of Joey Velasco. The artist was only 43 years old when he passed away because of a life-threatening kidney disease. Best known for his work, “Hapag ng Pag-asa,” or “Table of Hope,” which depicts the Last Supper with Jesus […]
Get ready for a fun-filled family day at the McHappy Day Fun Run 2013 See Full
Get ready for a fun-filled family day at the McHappy Day Fun Run 2013! Moms and dads definitely know the importance of taking the kids outside to play. Being committed to children’s wellbeing, McDonald’s is inviting everyone to go out, play and enjoy a fun-filled family day at the annual McHappy Day Fun Run!Many families, […]
Al Perez: The creative endeavors of a hopeless romantic See Full
A five-year old Al Perez walks home from a trip to the church, taking in the sights and sounds of his beloved Bulacan. He finds a pad paper, and innocently sketches his memories of that morning’s liturgical scene. Looking at his rough sketch, an inner voice whispers that in that humble process of creation, he […]
