Above: Inside Cubao X Malate, Manila is the first place that comes to mind when one talks of an art space in the Philippines. Little is known about a little place called Cubao Expo or just Cubao X, which was formerly known as Marikina Shoe Expo, but this should not be the case. It has a vintage feel to it but it’s definitely not outdated. It’s not mainstream but definitely not obscure. It’s new but definitely not amateurish. It’s cosmopolitan but definitely not ... Read More

Above: Napoleon V. Abueva on work Napoleon V. Abueva was the youngest Filipino to become a National Artist at the age of 46, in 1976. Abueva is known to be a master in both academic representational style and in modern abstract. He is established as the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture. His masterpieces had him implement the use of different types of materials such as hard wood (eg. molave, acacia, langka wood, ipil, kamagong, palm wood, bamboo, etc.). Furthermore, he has executed his works using ... Read More

Above: Mauro Malang recent painting Mauro Malang Santos, a man that stood the art scene for quite sometime with flying hues of colors that signifies his positive life of a loving artistic family and with God to thank for. Mauro Malang Santos, famously called Malang had just turned 78 this month of January. To celebrate his birthday was another glooming exhibit entitled “Celebration” and it never failed to shine. It seems Malang continues to inspire people by simply being real to himself and to ... Read More