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Florante at Laura as ‘cuadro historico’

When I gave a lecture on Francisco Balagtas’ (1788–1862) Florante at Laura to graduate students in literature at the University of the Philippines, I...

Landmark book on National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz set for release

New publication reveals previously unseen archival discoveries and documents more than 300 artworks in the most comprehensive volume ever devoted to Federico Aguilar Alcuaz MANILA,...

Shell NSAC returns for its 59th Year, inviting young artists to pause, observe, and create through “SULYAP”

Manila, Philippines — The Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC), the country’s longest-running student art competition, returns for its 59th year with the theme...

Contemplate the future with Ivan Co’s “Harbinger Metropolis” exhibit 

Co returns to Conrad Manila with a new solo exhibition of kinetic sculptures that encourage guests to reflect on the uncertainty and possibilities of...

Nestor Perez Ong’s exhibits “The Philosophical Tales of the Ancient Raconteur” at Gateway Gallery

Manila, Philippines  – The one-man exhibit by Nestor Perez Ong, leader of the Steampunk Indio Collective, turns one of the exhibit halls of Gateway...

NCCA Gallery presents In-Sight for April exhibition

Experience how abstract ideas take tangible form in In-Sight—an exhibition by the SeekArt Collective at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)...

There’s a light that never goes out for Filipinos—thanks to art

The celebration of the Philippines’ arts and culture is a celebration for all, regardless of one’s proclivities, so long as it stands to illuminate...

32 Filipino artists honored at 18th Ani ng Dangal Awards for Global Achievements in the Arts

Art as a personal journey.  This phrase defined the dedication of the thirty-two (32) artists honored with the Harvest of Honor at the 18th Ani...

MADE Awardee joins Filipino and Chinese artists to paint a message for future generations

Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Grand Awardee for Oil/Acrylic on Canvas Category (2022) Melvin Pollero joined a fellow-Filipino artist Jensen Moreno and Chinese...

58th Shell National Students Art Competition “ALAB” Ignites Creativity, Crowns 15 Talented Filipino Artists

Manila, Philippines. December 2025 — Fifteen talented Filipino artists from across the country were honored at the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC)...