The artist behind the roadside art gallery in Sogod

Immae Lachica 02/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is a sprawling oasis of talented people.  So it is no surprise to see a talented painter display some of his works along the roads in the hopes that more people can get…

Lapu opens trade fair, art exhibit

Futch Anthony Inso 04/16/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- The Lapu-Lapu City Government has opened today, April 16, 2021, the 500th Victory at Mactan Trade Fair and Art Exhibit in a mall in Barangay Pusok, here. The activity was attended by Lapu-Lapu City…

Bubble wrap paintings by Toledo City teacher are making heads turn

Immae Lachica 03/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Paintings are usually wrapped with bubble wrap when they’re in transit. This gives the painting a security blanket so that it cannot be easily destroyed. But a teacher in Toledo City, Cebu wanted to…

FACES OF CEBU: Behtram Dacuma, 26, public school teacher/artist

Immae Lachica 08/30/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—”Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” This is what the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso said. This couldn’t be more true for Bethram Dacuma, a 26-year-old public school teacher…

FACES OF CEBU: Pajao couple, revolutionizing art

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is more to art and being an artist than showing the beauty of colors, lines, and pictures. That purpose is sending the message and effecting change. Architect Dino Dante Pajao started having…

Who is this Medellin artist behind the viral Sto. Niño painting?

Immae Lachica 05/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— What makes a painting come to life? Is it the choice of color, the size, the subject, or the details? This artist from Medellin, Cebu combined all those details and created a masterpiece with…

Young Boholano’s artworks making waves online

Immae Lachica 04/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—This 15-year-old boy from Baclayon town in Bohol province will surely go a long way with his marvelous artworks. David John Vitor, a grade ten student of the Baclayon National High School, wowed netizens with…

Painting on Pari-an heritage monument wins best art piece

Immae Lachica 02/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A painting of the heritage monument in Barangay Pari-an was judged as the best artwork in this year’s celebration of the 4th Cebu City Arts Week. The painting by Nereo Eyac won him P60, 000…

Experts study ‘Monna Vanna’ portrait

AFP 09/30/2017

  A nude drawing that bears a striking resemblance to the Mona Lisa masterpiece may have been done by Leonardo da Vinci, experts told AFP. Scientists at the Louvre in Paris, where his masterpiece is held, have…

Poems, Paintings, Passion: Literary and Visual Artists in one Exhibit

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 04/03/2017

IT WAS a no-fuss gathering. There were no glamorous gowns and sparkling stilettos, no grand speeches, no fancy jewelry and high-and-mighty elites. Even the guest of honor, Mandaue City Vice Mayor Carlos Fortuna, knew his place in…

‘Pintar La Noche’ at Qube Gallery

Jaime Picornell 09/22/2016

IN PROGRESS at Qube Gallery in Crossroads, Banilad, since last Friday and up to Sept. 27 is a solo painting exhibit by Jose Mari Picornell titled “Pintar La Noche.” Translated, that’s “Paint the Night.” The show consists…

Colors inspired by angels

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 10/16/2015

Art and faith are rolled into one in at least 40 colorful, intricate paintings of angels and the Blessed Virgin Mary on exhibit at the SM City Art Center. A silent auction is going on for 26…

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