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Charlotte Nebres and the FilAm ballet dancers who came before her
By Cristina DC Pastor In the ballet world, they say ‘being black’ is a big thing, a cause for celebration. When Misty Copeland became the first female black principal dancer for a major company like the American Ballet Theatre, it was a joyous, historic moment. In ballet where white dancers — “lily white,” according to […]
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Dance artist Roberto Villanueva goes on a mission trip to the PHL to ‘give back’
Filipino American dance artist Roberto Villanueva will embark on a mission trip to the Philippines as his way of giving back to his birthland. From November 8 to 16, he will be donating his performances, lecture presentations, workshops and master class to some of the top universities in Manila—namely University of the Philippines, De La […]
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‘Talambuhay’ exhibit celebrates Linggo ng Samahan
From September 28th to October 5, an art exhibit and discussion exploring issues, such as immigration and displacement, were presented in celebration of Linggo Ng Samahan (Week of Community). The activities were organized by Anakbayan New York (ABNY) and the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) and held at the Living Artist Gallery Space in […]
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Catholicism and identity in contemporary Philippine art
“Under the Bells,” an exhibition featuring the works of three contemporary Filipino artists will be on view at Pintô International from October 16, 2019 to February 29, 2020. The opening reception on October 16 will start at 6 p.m. Faith, religion, and spirituality are powerful forces in the Philippines. Catholicism, the archipelago’s predominant faith, colors […]
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Manobo artist celebrates the native attire in NYC exhibit
By Ryan Francis Regalado Reyes ‘Pagsaog’ in the Butuanon dialect of the Philippines translates to “celebration.” Filipino multimedia artist and performer Carlito Camahalan Amalla picks this as an overarching theme for the latest overseas showcase of his visual works. The pieces are straightforward homage to the material culture, artifacts, and icons identified with his native […]
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Maria Murga’s whimsical look at rural life
“Liwanag: A Journey through the Philippines Way of Life” will be on display at the Philippine Center from September 23 until October 11. The opening reception is on September 24 at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by Filipino Modern Masters Fernando Amorsolo and Vicente Manansala, expedition artist Maria Murga challenged the conventions of life and art by […]
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Comics artist Leinil Yu: ‘Practice is everything’
By Wendell Gaa It’s not every day that one can claim the honor of being a full-time employed artist for Marvel Comics, but that is exactly who Leinil Yu is. A penciller and artist by profession, Yu is responsible for designing Marvel’s newest superhero, a Filipina named Pearl Pangan A.K.A Wave. A statuesque beauty from […]
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Young global artist holds first solo exhibit in ‘Meeting Rosie’
Ysabel Simon will have her first solo art exhibit entitled “Meeting Rosie” at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue, from September 2 to 20. The exhibition will feature her collection of works, including a new series of oil painting portraits and lithographs. The new series was done under the guidance of two prominent American artists: […]
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Lolita Valderrama Savage opens solo exhibition in Florence in October
“In cerca dei sogni” – In search of dreams – is the new exhibition by Filipino American artist Lolita Valderrama Savage. It opens October 1 at Palazzo Bastogi, in Florence, Italy. The exhibition offers a selection of drawings and oil paintings, in which the artist narrates her longstanding affection for Tuscany, where her artistic education […]