“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...

Althea Villanueva: Immortalizing Culture Through Art

Iloilo has a rich culture, captivating stories, and cultural heritage that needs to be shared. And a great way that the "City of Love" of Western Visayas could be...

Gelo Zarsuelo: Coloring Queer Narratives

Hailing from Kalibo, Gelo Zarsuelo is a queer artist behind artworks that explore the politics of individual bodies and the intimacy of queer relationships. His story started with humble...

Andie Gamboa: Connections through Children’s Illustrations

Art can be a medium to connect and reconnect with others. Andie Gamboa, an artist from Bacolod, proves this with her art. The artist says she hopes to inspire...