National Artist Virgilio S. Almario led a book donation activity on February 14, 2024, which aside, from being Valentine’s Day, is also known as International Book-Giving Day. Among the books donated was his latest work, a collection of poems titled “Lemlunay: Pagunita sa Gunita.”
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National Artist Arturo Luz inspires new print font
A new font inspired by Filipino National Artist for Visual Arts, Arturo Luz, has been released to the public for free. The Arturo Typeface, designed by graphics artist John Misael Villanueva, is now available online for download. Villanueva, of We The South PH, posted photos on social media featuring the newly-created Arturo Typeface inspired by […]
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National artist Ryan Cayabyab unites over 100 OPM artists for Pinoy Playlist concert
National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab is leading over 100 Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artists in a Pinoy music showcase to be held in October at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Arts Center in Taguig. The 2019 edition of the music showcase dubbed “Pinoy Playlist”, first staged last year, has signed up more than 100 […]
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Broadway star Lea Salonga, national artist Ryan Cayabyab collaborate for 30th SEA Games theme
Lea Salonga and Ryan Cayabyab have been confirmed as working together on the theme song of the 30th South East Asian (SEA) Games. The music collaboration between the multi-awarded Filipina Broadway star and the Philippines’ National Artist for Music was teased on social media by the 2019 SEA Games Organizing Committee on August 24. “We […]
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LOOK: How to Download National Artist-inspired font Imao Obra Typeface
A Filipino National Artist-inspired new font called the Obra Typeface is now available for free download courtesy of the Ayala Museum and J. Walter Thompson. The Obra Typeface series honors the Philippines’ National Artists by having their names remembered through typefaces inspired by their masterpieces. The first of the series of fonts is named after […]
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MEET: Mark Justiniani, Filipino artist spotlighted at Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition 2019
Contemporary and multi awarded artist Mark Justiniani from Bacolod is the country’s cultural ambassador who has impressed artists and arts enthusiasts with his Philippine Pavilion art work in the ongoing Venice Biennale’s 58th International Art Exhibition that started last May 8. Known for his meaningful art pieces, Justiniani collaborated on an environmentally-themed art sculpture project […]
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Baguio’s Kidlat Tahimik awarded Prince Claus Laureate in Amsterdam
Filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik a.ka. Eric de Guia was awarded as Prince Claus Laureate by the Royal Palace in Amsterdam in the Netherlands for his achievements in filmmaking. Acclaimed as the “Father of Independent Philippine Cinema” or the “Godfather of the Filipino New Wave”, Kidlat’s work ranges from film and photography to weaving, free-style architecture and […]
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Check this out: 7 New National Treasures proclaimed
The Philippine government has conferred The Order of National Artists to seven Filipino artists.
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Parangal Dance Company showcases Marawi-inspired repertoire in San Francisco Dancefest
Parangal Dance Company premiered a new performance celebrating the colorful Maranao culture of Marawi in Mindanao to an appreciative international audience at the 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival held in California, USA.
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Sabel musical celebrates BenCab’s 50 creative years
BenCab’s most iconic muse Sabel will be presented as a musical on the occasion of the national artist’s 50 years in creating world class art.
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