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Category: Arts
More schools embrace the new normal by implementing e-learning
Education is proving to be one of the sectors hardest hit by CoVID-19. And one of the solutions to helpContinue Reading
Pintô International presents ‘Mother Boat’ with Olivia d’Aboville, Basia Goszczynska, Camille Hoffman, Joanna Vasquez Arong
The archipelago of the Philippines has always been home to seafaring people, creating deep bonds between inhabitants and the bodiesContinue Reading
Canva releases new ‘women in the workplace’ photography collection
‘With over 70% of women feeling underrepresented in everyday images in the media, our new stock photography collection aims to shine a light on the amazing diversity of women in the workplace.’
Help bring home the oldest existing Philippine documentaries
Daang Dokyu Documentary Film Festival, which takes place from March 16 to 21, 2020 calls on the public to helpContinue Reading
Lifestyle website launches magazine despite print being dead
Manila-based lifestyle and entertainment website, GIST, recently launched the first issue of its eponymous print magazine, in the midst ofContinue Reading
Art Fair Philippines to hold outdoor cinema from Feb. 14 to 16
Art Fair Philippines presents the first ever edition of its film program, after launching a new section focusing on photographyContinue Reading
Modeka Creative Space holds first exhibition, ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’
Joining the flourishing creative scene of the metro is Modeka Creative Space, an independent, artist-led contemporary art gallery and artContinue Reading
BUY: Gist Journal Vol. 1
Buy the magazine here: https://gist-ph.myshopify.com. Free shipping on preorders until Jan. 31 or while supplies last. Gist Journal’s January issueContinue Reading
Here’s who’s coming to Manila in 2020
(As of January 5, 2020 — complete list after the gallery) CONCERTS IN MANILA 2020 February 1 – Yeo JinContinue Reading
Behind Pantone’s comforting, reliable 2020 Color of the Year
Pantone rings in a new decade with disarming choice for Color of the Year: Classic Blue (PANTONE 19-4052 TCX) —Continue Reading
Polaroid Lab transforms smartphone photos into real Polaroids
Polaroid Originals Philippines has released Polaroid Lab, a completely new instant camera product that turns digital into analog. The 3-lens developingContinue Reading
Go Shoot: 12 ways to up your phone photography game
Improve your phone photography game with these tips.
‘Toon In: 5 classic shows that deserve a reboot
It’s time these cartoon classics made a comeback.
REVIEW: Jonathan Hickman forges a brave new world for the X-Men with ‘House of X’ and ‘Powers of X’
Under Hickman’s pen, we are living in a mutated world.
The ‘zine community thrives through Cebu Zine Fest
On August 2 to 3, 2019, 856G Gallery will be celebrating its fourth Zine Fest and we hope that you continueContinue Reading
To Alan Moore: Thank you for your stories
Iconic writer Alan Moore has retired from the comics industry. Here’s what it means for us, readers.
REVIEW: ‘Aladdin’ Musical is a dazzling, funny, pro-Jasmine interpretation of a Disney classic
What do you think of when you think of Aladdin? I’ve recently watched the cartoon to prepare for the Opening NightContinue Reading
Let the music play: 5 movie musicals to binge-watch over the weekend
Want to watch something a little bit different on your screens? Here are five musicals you can binge-watch over the weekend!
Vinyl 101: How to start a vinyl record collection
Vinyl just made a comeback. Here’s a quick guide to help you get into the groove.
Fuerza Bruta headlines 12th Singapore Night Festival
Renowned Argentinean troupe Fuerza Bruta will headline the 12th edition of the Singapore Night Festival. For three nights only, Fuerza BrutaContinue Reading
Japanese Netsuke exhibition to open in Greenbelt 5
The Japan Foundation, Manila, in collaboration with Ayala Museum and Ayala Malls, with the support of Ateneo de Manila UniversityContinue Reading
Latest exhibition at National Gallery Singapore explores intersections between art and social activism in Asia
Awakenings: Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s spotlights a critical turning point in Asia’s post-war history that saw artists and the public assert their identity and be change agents through art.
#SigawDarna: How A Hashtag Gave Birth To Diverse Superheroines
To say that Darna is a cultural and feminist icon is a gross understatement. Darna, first created by noted KomiksContinue Reading
Aladdin The Musical comes to Singapore
Performances start on July 31.
BPI offers 0% installment at Art in the Park
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is giving Filipinos a chance to appreciate art and perhaps inspire them to buyContinue Reading
Winterthur Museum presents ‘The Crown’ costume exhibition
Explore the elegance and style of a bygone era. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how costume design is used to create riveting drama and character development in Netflix Original’s The Crown.
Community art thrives in Buscalan, Mountain Province
Buscalan Village, Kalinga Province — A celebration of cultural exchange and identity, local artists helped to transform the village ofContinue Reading
Haruki Murakami Festival in Manila
The Japan Foundation, Manila is pleased to present the first ever Haruki Murakami Festival in Manila — Experience his Works throughContinue Reading
Art Fair Philippines returns with more artists, talks
The country’s premier platform for exhibiting and selling the best in modern and contemporary Philippine visual art is preparing toContinue Reading
Filipino photographers featured in ArtFairPh’s ‘Provocations’ exhibit
Art Fair Philippines 2018, scheduled on Mar. 1 to 4 at The Link Carpark in Makati City, is introducing ARTFAIRPH/PHOTO,Continue Reading
Art Fair Philippines shines the spotlight on photography
To increase awareness for photography as a form of contemporary art and to expand its collectability among Filipinos, Art FairContinue Reading
Sony Pictures and the United Nations Foundation open short film competition
Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN), in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, today announced the opening of the Picture This FestivalContinue Reading
AsiaPOP Comicon sets a date!
After staging three successful events with impressive response from thousands of fans from all over the region, AsiaPOP Comicon ManilaContinue Reading
5 things to look forward to at Marvel Creative Day out 2018
The second edition of the award-winning Marvel Creative Day Out is just around the corner! Here’s a rundown of whatContinue Reading
Benilde Dance Program produces stage play ‘Beneath’
Produced by Benilde’s Dance Program and in collaboration with Team Elite and Team Package Makers, Beneath is a thesis danceContinue Reading
Benilde stages Tim Dacanay’s ‘Pamantasang Hirang (Sa Dilim Man)’
MANILA – The Arts Management Program of the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde stages Pamantasang Hirang (SaContinue Reading
INTERVIEW: Filipino Gini Santos spearheads animation for Disney’s ‘Coco’
Apart from writing for Gist, I am also an Arts Management at De Lasalle College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). IContinue Reading
WATCH: These two Atmos sneakers inspired Medicom Be@rbrick toy
Staple and Japanese sneaker boutique, Atmos, known for their sought-after collaborative sneakers and products, teamed up with Medicom Toy toContinue Reading
WSK Festival 2017: A mashup of Japanese and Philippine electronic music and art
The Japan Foundation Asia Center partners with WSK – The Festival of Recently Possible to present a special exhibition, workshops,Continue Reading
The kaleidoscopic visions of Marge Organo
Her glass sculptures are out of this world and downright magical. Marge Organo, a painter and glass sculptor trained atContinue Reading
Who’s playing Belle in REP’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’?
Premier theater company REP is bringing audiences of all ages the chance to catch a retelling of timeless fairytale Beauty andContinue Reading