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Artists to hold auction, exhibit at Likha Gallery
The Society of Philippine American Artists is inviting the public to the opening of its exhibit on October 19th at Likha Gallery located at 429 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, New York. Up for Silent Auction are two lovely prints “Playhorse” and “Nipa Hut Madonna” from SPAA founder Manuel A. Rodriguez Sr, said SPAA publicist Dulcie Dee. The auction will […]
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Remembering Nena del Rosaro Villanueva, the 1st Filipina prodigy who performed at Carnegie Hall
The family of Nena del Rosario Villanueva, the first Filipina to play at Carnegie Hall, hosted simultaneous concerts in Manila, Philippines and New York City, to celebrate her 88th birth anniversary on September 22, 2024. The concert featuring four global Filipino musicians who played Nena’s favorite classical numbers was held at the Klavierhaus store in […]
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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 […]