“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...

The Coming of A New Breed of Ilonggo Writers Conquering Cyberspace: Neil Cartujano

“Writing is lying with the truth.” Neil Cartujano About the Writer Neil Cartujano is a twenty-six year-old writer currently residing in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. A lifelong reader, he nevertheless started...

The Coming of A New Breed of Ilonggo Writers Conquering Cyberspace: Orland Agustin Solis

Bilang manunulat, magabukas ka sang bag-o mo nga kalibutan, kag magakabuhi ka sa imo mga sinulatan. Orland Agustin Solis Nagikan si Orland Agustin Solis sa isa ka asyenda sa syudad sang Bago,...

Maralita: Visualizing the Struggles of the Working Class

Lorebert "Maralita" Comision is a multi-media artist from Northern Samar. His works explore the realities around him, and the persistence to create despite being bound in a place that...