Culture

22

Oct

By Thea Andrea Magueriano

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ManilART’19: An Omnium Gatherum of Artistry

by THEA ANDREA MAGUERIANO ManilART, a 5-day national fair on its 11th year with the theme “Showcasing the Global Filipino Artist” was held last Oct. 9 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, Taguig to unveil worldwide Filipino talent. The event was held in the said month…

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09

Aug

By John Patrick Magno Ranara

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Rekindling old reading habits

by JOHN PATRICK MAGNO RANARA There comes a time in a bookworm’s life where they lose the joyful spark of reading. To underscore ways to make time in coming back to reading the books forgotten in their dusty, spiderwebbed shelves or to the ones waiting to be unwrapped from their…

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08

May

By Alisha Danielle Gregorio

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Heritage on a plate

by ALISHA DANIELLE M. GREGORIO IN THE Philippines, family and heritage are two important things. They are the roots of tradition and, up to this day, people still value them. Food is another thing that can characterize the Filipino culture, which is why Shantung Restaurant decided to combine all three…

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15

Mar

By The Flame Culture

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The Big Bad Wolf book sale: Mission before profit

TO CHANGE the world one book at a time—that is the mission of the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) book sale, the largest and arguably cheapest book fair in the world today. Named after a popular children’s book character, BBW was established by Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng in Malaysia. It…

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05

Mar

By The Flame Culture

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Artlet profs launch books in an afternoon devoted to literature

LITTERATEURS GATHER on Saturday afternoons to exchange opinions and different perceptions by interacting through books over some snacks and glasses of wine. In one of their book discussions at Solidaridad Bookshop in Ermita, Manila last Feb. 23, some renowned professors from the Faculty and book lovers convened yet again for…

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02

Mar

By The Flame Culture

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Art Fair 2019: The vibrant realm of modern creatives

by CHRISTINE JANINE T. CORTEZ and THERIZ LIZEL R. SILVANO THOUGHT-PROVOKING pieces were exhibited in the sixth year of the highly anticipated Art Fair held from Feb. 22 to 24 at The Link in Ayala Center, Makati City. With its aim to promote the best of contemporary art, the event…

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03

Feb

By Angela Chua

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Making childhood fantasies a reality

By ANGELA A. CHUA ALTHOUGH people age, the child they once were always stays with them. Props maker Johanna Lietz proved this in her two-section exhibit titled Steel and Skin which was on display at Gallery in the Gutter. Lietz, along with tattoo artists Sophiya Franchesca and Neil Tanaleon, showed their…

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31

Dec

By The Flame Culture

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2018 in Review

By ANGELA A. CHUA  ALISHA DANIELLE M. GREGORIO EVERY YEAR that passes leaves marks on people through countless events, memories, and highlights. 2018 has been a year of change and countless trends, gossip, and challenges from the start all the way to the end. Here is a lineup of some…

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29

Dec

By Christine Janine Cortez

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Thirteen Artists Awards 2018: Reflecting modern realities

By CHRISTINE JANINE T. CORTEZ EVERY three years, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) selects thirteen local contemporary artists deemed worthy to receive the Thirteen Artists Awards as well as the opportunity to have their works featured for public viewing. This year, the official awardees of the prestigious award…

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12

Dec

By Dominique Nathaniel Muli

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The burden of being a woman of the world

By DOMINIQUE NATHANIELLE M. MULI IF THERE is anything prominent about President Rodrigo Duterte’s traits, aside from his blatant disregard for human rights, it is his spite for women. By now, it is already clear: holding a high ranking position does not stop him from making sexist remarks. Nikki Luna’s…

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