World-renowned glass sculptor Ramon Orlina pays tribute to Philippine Independence Day by mounting an exhibition of his latest creations starting June 12, 2012 at the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati City.
Titled "Brilliance" and organized by premiere art specialist Gallery BiG in cooperation with PNB-Allied Bank Luxeclusive, this solo show is composed of 32 dazzling crystal sculptures of varying sizes, colors and shapes, each being a testament to the artist's mastery of his craft and provides a glimpse into his concepts and visions.
The color pink represents universal love. Pink is a quiet color inspiring a warm and comforting feeling. Lovers of beauty indulge pink. And that is the reason why AJ chose pink on her 18th Birthday. It was a day of love, beauty and happiness.
KGB Productions and da Corneto Opera present the American premiere of a rare masterpiece opera titled Noli Me Tangere by Philippine's National Artist for Music Felipe de Leon at the Harris Theater in Chicago on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 27, 2012, at 3 pm.
The opera Noli Me Tangere recounts the struggles of Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin who returns to the Philippines after seven years of academic studies in Europe. He plans to wed his betrothed Maria Clara and fulfill his father’s dream of opening a school to pave the way for his country’s progress through education. In all things he is thwarted by the notorious and influential Padre Damaso, creating a dramatic storyline of unrequited love, betrayal and revenge. The music is beautiful and melodic and the story one of many twists and turns including a mad scene --and a first in opera – a crocodile attack .
As Aleda Jorge turned 18 last May 8, 2012, I was fortunate to be the person who took her pre-debut photos. Both of us had a short time to prepare for the shoot but I am glad that it was a success. I enjoyed shooting AJ because she has a perfect smile to capture and she really works good on her poses.
The less-trodden province of Romblon is chosen to be the opening venue for this year’s celebration of National Heritage Month by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the government agency for arts and culture which leads the annual month-long celebration of Filipino cultural and artistic wealth and legacy.
Since the signing of Proclamation No. 439 on August 11, 2003, declaring the month of May as National Heritage Month “in recognition of the need to create among the people a consciousness, respect, and pride for the legacies of Filipino cultural history, and love of country,” the whole country is given a chance to highlight and appreciate its cultural treasures. It is also an occasion to raise awareness on their significance.
Iconic Negrenese social realist painter Nunelucio Alvarado (1950) is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the Philippines. He has won numerous international critical acclaim for his powerful works that mostly portrayed the life and struggles of Negros Occidental’s the working class.
Alvarado’s art is a panorama of Philippine life that ranges from the decorative aspects of Negros life such as the colorful fruits and vegetables found in the market; or the simple family life that utilizes the bright prints and patterns under the Visayan sun; and on the darker side, the evils of environmental, social and cultural degradation of which he is known for as a social realist.
