By Toby Denise Concepcion In September, people come together to highlight the critical issue of suicide prevention and emphasize the value of mental health. Mental health concerns are more prevalent in a fast-paced, often stress-filled world...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion We celebrate National “Grandparents Day” this Sunday, Sept. 10. Grandparents play an essential role in shaping the values and characters of their children and grandchildren. They are the bearers of family traditions...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion As we welcome the magical “Ber Months” in the Philippines, the air is filled with anticipation and celebration for the Christmas holiday, and a better way to embrace this festive season is to “jingle all the way” to...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Self-taught artist Roselle Manalastas, from Candaba, Pampanga, likens her mainly impressionistic paintings to culinary arts. She says, “Just as the flavors are combined to create a culinary experience, I similarly...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Manila, Philippines–Visual artist Faye Villanueva-Chelabian, also a published graphic novelist and co-founder of Kawangis Publishing Co., entered her piece titled “Hibla,” a two-way painting that shows the battle...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Hong Kong — The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) unveils the highly anticipated “Marginal Notes” exhibition, marking the vibrant debut of the newly established SHOWCASE venue within the...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Manila, Philippines–From his youth, Bacolodnon and JT’s Manukan Grille’s founder Joel Torre’s exposure to films sparked a dual passion for movies and the arts. In Bacolod, he actively participated in art groups...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Taguig City, Philippines – FilipinoArt.ph, an online art gallery promoting Filipino artists, has teamed up with JT’s Manukan Grille, a chicken inasal restaurant in Bonifacio Global City. Together, they present a...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Makati, Philippines – Gavel&Block, a subsidiary brand of Salcedo Auctions, the leading auction house in the Philippines, will host an “art&design” online auction on July 22, 2023, Saturday. This auction...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Art knows no limits regarding expression, breaking free from the constraints of a single canvas and embracing the exciting appeal of polyptychs, which use multiple panels to tell stories. For the uninitiated, a diptych...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion Meet Joemz Barros, a visual and graphic artist who has been passionate about art since high school. He loves painting in oil and approaches every piece with total commitment, whether with traditional or digital media...
Read moreBy Toby Denise Concepcion A highly esteemed Filipino painter, Juan Luna (1857-1899), significantly impacted Philippine art history with his exceptional skill and emotional depth. Luna’s paintings showcase his mastery of technique, capturing...
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