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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. […]
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Pacita Abad retrospective at MoMA PS1 till Sept 2
MoMA PS1 presents the first major retrospective dedicated to artist Pacita Abad (b. Philippines, 1946–2004), organized by the Walker Art Center. On view from April 4 through September 2, 2024, “Pacita Abad” spans the artist’s 32-year career and features over 50 works, most of which have never been on public view, drawn from private and […]
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Andrew Cabindol: Powerlifter, designer, beatboxer
By Cristina DC Pastor If Andrew Cabindol were an image, he would be a three-dimensional hologram, juggling his most intense passions: powerlifting, creative design and music. He recently announced he was competing in the first-ever FISU University World Championship Powerlifting competition to be held July 23-27, 2024 in Tartu, Estonia as a representative of Team […]
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Steven Raga, Whang-Od and their body art connection
By Cristina DC Pastor It was the week of the Thanksgiving break and Assemblymember Steven Raga took the time to go home to Manila to visit family. A cousin suggested a trip to the Cordilleras while he was in town, and possibly a tattoo session with Whang-Od. “Luckily, the schedule worked out!” said Steve as […]