Met Gala guests arrive on carpet in dramatic works of art

05/05/2026

Vogue red carpet correspondent Emma Chamberlain and professional tennis player Naomi Osaka did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code “Fashion is art.” Osaka stunned…

Where creatives gather, Arte Merkado’s Arte Feast Fiesta 

JS Bee B. Galgo 04/07/2026

There is something about walking into a space filled with color, handmade things, and a celebration that feels rooted in something deeply your own. That was exactly what greeted everyone who stepped into Atua Midtown last March…

UP Cebu artist’s Joya-winning piece foregrounds farmers’ struggles

Ian Peter Guanzon 11/15/2025

A cardboard box draped with a towel front hides a man's head as he pedals slowly on his bike.…

Artist from Banawa wins first place at the 49th Jose T. Joya Awards

Ian Peter Guanzon 11/14/2025

Using rust-stained fabric, paper, and nails salvaged from his demolished family home, 4th-year University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fine Arts student Phil Angelo Sevilla captured 1st Place at the 49th Jose T. Joya Awards. …

Bohol artist uses soil to create ‘Pasanin ng Bayan,’ a bold protest art on corruption

Neil Povadora 09/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When art imitates life, it does so with striking clarity. In Bohol, a young local artist named Ryard Josh Adorabl is doing just that, using art not just as means of creative outlet…

Father and son’s artistic dream comes full circle

Immae Lachica 07/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—For 22-year-old John Cyril Dojaylo of Roxas City, Capiz, art is more than just a passion. It’s a promise. It’s a promise to his father, Paulino, whose own artistic dreams were set aside more than…

Marcos honors unsung heroes of the art industry

Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQINQUIRER.net 07/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday put the spotlight on individuals in the art industry who are often overlooked, working behind the scenes and rarely receiving public recognition. He said this during the Parangal…

A Japanese artist finds solace and global fans with intricate leaf-cutting

Associated Press 12/02/2024

TOKYO (AP) — A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen leaves,…

PotA is back in Cebu for giving season

11/21/2024

The biggest art fair is back in Cebu! Patrons of the Arts: Cebu Winter is happening this weekend at SMX Sky Hall, SM Seaside City Cebu on November 23 and 24, 2024 from 10 AM to 8…

Bacolod WallStory: 150-meter mural unveiled in City of Smiles

Nanette Guadalquiver 10/14/2024

BACOLOD CITY – To mark the 45th year of the MassKara Festival, organizers unveiled Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2024, the ‘Bacolod WallStory,’ a 150-meter mural painted by a community of local artists, telling the story of the enduring…

Hand-crafted shells in Cebu: A legacy passed down through time

CTU intern Mary Godinez 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”   The Queen City of the South, Cebu City, is home to renowned skilled artisans, who create exquisite crafts reflecting the beauty…

FACES OF CEBU: Boots Brandon, tattoo artist and entrepreneur

08/20/2023

  In the bustling streets of Makati, a renowned tattoo artist, business owner, and father of two girls has made his mark. Boots Brandon, a seasoned tattoo artist with over 16 years of experience, has transitioned from…

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