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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 […]
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Dancer Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish: ‘Filipinos are my people, but my tribe is Ailey.’
A dreamlike duet “Me, Myself and You” is part of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary celebration. Choreographed by former Alvin Ailey dancer Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish to music by Duke Ellington and arrangement by Damien Sneed, “Me, Myself and You” will travel all across the United States and perform in 22 cities. “It is a […]
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‘Tandang Sora Project’ honors Filipina care workers; exhibit opens Nov 17
Little Manila Queens Bayanihan Arts will present “The Tandang Sora Project Exhibition: Building Care and Public Memory” from November 17 to December 17 at the Flushing Town Hall Gallery in 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing. The exhibit is dedicated to commemorating and amplifying the history and contributions of immigrant Filipino women in care labor. It aims […]
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Lolita Valderrama Savage celebrates a new exhibition in Italy Oct. 13 to Nov. 3
When nature is your muse, the world is your palette. For decades, artist Lolita Valderrama Savage has used this creative well to capture and convey the feeling of place and space that she experiences with every stop along her artistic journey. This international artist will present more than 60 mixed media artworks, all created during […]