“Ugnayan,” a Lesson on Collaboration and Exchange

The dominance of Manila as the center of the Philippine art scene has long defined the narrative of success and visibility of Filipino artists. But this centralism might soon be yielding...

A Room to Breathe

The conversation began quite organically, in 2024, with Johanz Mercurio simply showing up at Thrive Art Gallery, talking about this project he and his...

Tokwa Peñaflorida Unveils New Works on Paper in “Walang Naiwan Kundi ang Hamog sa mga Dahon” Following Talisay Residency

BACOLOD, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – The Abungalow Residency Project and Sachet Projects are pleased to announce the culmination of Tokwa Peñaflorida’s two-month residency with the...

Ilongga Fine Arts Student Bags First Prize in Shell’s National Students Art Competition

Judhea Java, a third-year student at the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu, has emerged as the first-prize winner in the Oil/Acrylic Category of the 56th Shell National Students...

Archival Histories and Futures in “NAÚG: Patadyóng as Art Form and Function”, Curated by Martin Genodepa

I have two vivid childhood memories about patadyóngs. When I was in grade school I needed a patadyóng for a cultural performance. I’m no longer sure if it was...

Have Words, Will Xerox: A Brief History of Ilonggo Zines

Editor's Note: The full version of this article was first published on Project Iloilo in March 2016. First Wave: Rebel LitA zine is a shortened term for “fanzine”. It’s...