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Artists, climate experts unite in Street Works Earth event in Queens Sept 22
Inaugural street arts festival, Street Works Earth, will debut on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, on September 22, 2024. The all-day outdoor event is dedicated to weaving environment and climate change action into art and community engagement in support for climate and environmental justice during the 2024 New York Climate Week. Artists will present […]
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How privileged Filipinos can help 3 in 10 PHL children survive
By Faith Sycaoyao Despite the outward appearance of ease and glamor for some Filipinos in the global diaspora, a stark crisis continues to unfold as millions of children in the Philippines still face a reality we cannot afford to ignore. In Manila’s bustling streets and polluted waterways, poverty tightens its grip on many lives. Children […]
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Susie Ibarra’s ‘Sky Islands’ musical piece vs climate change premieres on July 18
Renowned Filipino composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra previewed her latest work in progress—Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. Sky Islands combines the creation of new gong metal sculptures, which create a physical floating garden series of sounds, with a musical score to float the composition […]
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11th grader from Queens will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol
Amber Sevilla, a Filipino American and 11th grader from Elmhurst, Queens is the winner of the congressional art contest. This was announced by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) on June 11. The contest, which consisted of entries from Queens high school students, is part of “An Artistic Discovery,” the national art contest held annually by the […]
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Harvard’s Peabody Museum showcases Philippine collection
Consul General Senen Mangalile visited the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography at Harvard University on May 21 to view its extensive Philippine collection. His wife Ma. Fe Mangalile joined him on his visit. The Peabody Museum houses over 8,000 ethnographic and photographic materials from the Philippines, primarily acquired between 1900 and 1930 by renowned […]
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‘This is for us:’ Art by John-Herbert Wright
By Marissa Bañez “Para sa atin ito.” This is for us. Written at the top of Celebration of Us, a painting by Filipino American multimedia artist and streetwear designer John-Herbert Wright, those words perfectly express the undercurrent running throughout his works on exhibit at the Philippine Center from May 15 to 31. Wright’s […]
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‘Coming Home’ is John-Herbert Wright’s 1st solo exhibit at PHL Center
The inaugural solo exhibition of John-Herbert Wright opens May 15 at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue. The exhibit runs until May 31. The name of the show is “Coming Home” and will feature art from his “Rewind and Reflect” series as well as pieces from his “When the Walls Come Down” series. The art […]
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I LOVE MY JOB: Dulcie Dee: Catwoman from Queens
By Cristina DC Pastor In her one-bedroom Sunnyside apartment in Queens, artist Dulcie Dee would have cats – sometimes as many as four — running around, jumping from floor to cupboard or sleeping on her bed. Dulcie, 67, is a “cat boarder,” which is an ideal gig because she loves cats and used to own […]
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Norberto Roldan holds 1st N.Y. exhibition, his tribute to the ‘enduring spirit of the Filipino people’
Norberto Roldan, an eminent figure within Southeast Asian art, will present his first U.S. solo exhibition at Silverlens New York from May 2 to June 15. “How Not to Win a Revolution” showcases the artist’s sweeping exploration of the social, political, and cultural conditions shaping his homeland, all while unveiling the oeuvre of a profound cultural practice. […]