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As the comic book industry transforms, how do Filipino illustrators adapt?
By Cristina DC Pastor America’s comic book industry is going through a painful evolution, ditching print, migrating to web and film, forcing Filipino illustrators to either abandon the trade, become independent, or learn to adapt just to survive. Sales of comic books are shrinking, according to insiders, although they have been sustained by a growing […]
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From Qatar to NYC: The shifting styles of Angelo Maristela’s art
Angelo Antonio Maristela will have a solo art exhibit in the U.S. from April 3 to 14, and it will be at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue. The show is entitled “Against All Odds.” Maristela has been described as a “multifaceted international artist” who has secured himself a spot in the highly competitive world […]
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Children’s museum highlights 6 Fun Facts about the Philippines
Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega opened the Philippine Day at the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) with a brief show-and-tell about the Philippines as one of the most diverse countries in the world. The February 19 program featured workshops celebrating various aspects of Philippine life, geography, arts, and culture. There was a clay-making […]
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Del Bermudez’s art through the eye of a needle
By Cristina DC Pastor Seventy-four year-old Del Bermudez II from Washington State is holding his first solo exhibit as a needle painter. At the Philippine Center from December 19 to January 6, 2017, he will showcase his “one of a kind” art some people often associated with embroidery. “It is not embroidery,” said Del when […]
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‘BAHAY:home’ art exhibit to complete 3 classrooms, benefit children in rural Capiz
By Jen Furer Social impact innovator Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK) that feeds, gets kids back to school and creates income with their communities, along with cross-cultural learning innovator Global Playground, hosted an art exhibit and benefit on November 11, 2016. Proceeds from the night will furnish 3 sustainable classrooms rebuilt after Typhoon Haiyan in […]
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The role of the film critic in cultural discourse
By Joel David The absence of critical thinking in the Philippines has led to a disastrous state of affairs. Philippine cultural training, as implemented by its educational institutions, is still reliant on the top-down dissemination of knowledge and the propagation of assumptions that are meant to be beyond questioning. So when you engage in the […]
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Filipino-French pearl jewelry on exhibit at Asia Society
On October 25th and 26th, Jewelmer Joaillerie will host an exclusive trunk show at the Asia Society. This event will share the beauty of the golden South Sea pearl and to celebrate the luxury brand’s growing success in the United States. Jewelmer, established in 1979 by Filipino businessman Manuel Cojuangco and French perliculturist Jacques Branellec, […]
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Percussionist Susie Ibarra to perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians on Oct 1
Composer, improviser, and percussionist Susie Ibarra will perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians Samita Sinha and Jen Shyu at the Asia Society on October 1. The three women transcend musical and cultural boundaries, blending traditional forms with jazz and other contemporary elements. At “Encounters: A Music Exploration,” each performer will present a 20-minute musical performance, […]
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Teaching artist Francis Estrada confronts his Filipino identity
By Cristina DC Pastor Among his early jobs, let’s pick seven. • Independent movie theater • T-shirt printing company • Teacher, after-school program for children • Teacher, summer school • Teaching artist, school for adults with physical and mental disability • Teaching artist, Children’s Art Society NYC • Grant writer, Making it Big company Whether […]