“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...

Reimagined Religiosity sa Iglesia ni Cristhom Setubal

Walk through the open courtyard of the National Museum Western Visayas (former Iloilo Provincial Jail) these days and you will encounter curious miniature replicas of the churches of Panay...

Shifting the Gaze in Job Hablo’s PorNOgraphyX

PorNOgraphyX is Job Hablo’s first solo exhibition. A collection of works in different media, all featuring the naked body, both of female models and of the artist. In his...

Introducing Indigenous Culture as Research Material to Digital Media and Interactive Arts Students

Central Philippine University (CPU) has been offering the program, Digital Media and Interactive Arts (DMIA) for nine years, and has produced students who went on to work for creative...