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For National Arts Month, Esquire Philippines shines the spotlight on a Mindoro artist’s journey from the dust of construction sites to the halls of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

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If you’ve had a can of San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsen last year, you likely already know the art of Francis Nacion.

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Next time you’re at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria this September, head to the Gallery Bar for some world-class Filipino art.
Art lovers can get the chance to see the works of three talented homegrown artists before they fly to Italy to join this year's edition of one of Europe's most prestigious art events, the Florence Biennale. The works of Marco ...
Get to know a rising name in Filipino contemporary art.
Katrina Cuenca is the painter and sculptor behind those dreamy flower-like figures you may have seen featured in magazines, newspapers, and on social media. Fresh from her hugely successful 'Tetrachromacy' show at Galerie Joaquin Rockwell in late January as well as ...
The Philippine art community mourns his passing, but Sanso’s legacy continues in the works he leaves behind.
After a prolific and celebrated career as one of the Philippines' most iconic painters and a full, well-lived life, premier artist Juvenal Sanso passed away peacefully yesterday, March 28, 2025. He was 95. He is survived by his niece, Carmen Montes. ...
Once a provocateur, always a provocateur.
If there was anyone in the art world who understands the con, it's Manuel Ocampo. The artist has yet to fold to the weight of the scene's empty theatrics and sanitized expectations. He's one of contemporary art's last ...
The British-born singer-songwriter was in Manila recently to promote his new album.
When listening to music, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Dhruv enjoys listening to songs in succession, as a whole album. He says they are the soundtrack to his everyday life. "I'm obsessed with albums; like listening to albums from start to ...
His latest play, Grace, was scheduled to open in May.
Award-winning director and playwright Floy Quintos passed away this morning, April 27, as confirmed by his niece Celina Quintos. He celebrated his 63rd birthday last April 17."It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, on behalf of my family, ...
"My aim is to raise awareness through my creations about the amount of waste we produce daily," says Upcycling with a TWIST founder Art Alonso.
Mechanical engineer Art Alonso has navigated a diverse career path across multiple industries, including electronics, mining, construction, and plastic manufacturing. Unbenown to him, this journey would culminate in a profound realization of what he now considers his vocation as an artist, upcycler ...
It’s an amazing and emotional exhibition of some of the artist’s most important work throughout her 30-plus years of artistry.
Pacita Abad was a force of nature and a giant in Philippine contemporary art, but she's not that well-known internationally outside of enthusiasts and art circles. But an exhibit of her work currently touring in the United States is bringing ...
Ramon Orlina worked with other artusts like BenCab, Marcel Antonio, and Daniel Dela Cruz on his special collection of cars-turned-works-of-art.
One of the longest-running visual arts fairs in the country celebrated its 15th edition at SMX Aura Convention Center in October. ManilArt showcased some 28 art galleries and their featured artists over the four-day weekend show. Orlina's Fiat 124 ...
The beloved composer and lyricist is also a visual artist and now has a mural hanging in the lobby of the head office of Land Bank of the Philippines.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, many of us hunkered down at home wallowing in a gamut of emotions: fear, anger, grief, anxiety, self-pity.Not Ryan Cayabyab. Two days after the nation shut down, the National Artist for Music ...
'I don't think you can have a plan B. Not when it comes to something like music.'
Bruno Major wants you to know that, yes, he's seen your tags about that Encanto song. When the Pixar movie first came out, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" became such a massive hit that it was inevitable that it would ...
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