A POEM AND PAINTING FOR DIGONG LOOK: Davao-based journalist Stella Estremera and Mindanaoan artist Kublai Millan launched the book “Quarantine Reflections: A photographic journey of Kublai Millan reflected in words by Stella Estremera,” and art exhibit today, “Sunrises for the Soul,” today, August 18, at The Atrium of SM Lanang Premiere. Former President Rodrigo Duterte, …
THE first light of day captured by the artists. Or is it the other way around? Did the sunrise capture their souls? “Sunrises for the Soul” photo-art exhibit and book launching is not the first collaboration by renowned Davao figures, artist Kublai Millan and writer Stella Estremera. They did the same with “Birds of Davao” …
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Kaisa Sa Sining (KSS) Mindanao Network names the 13 recipients of the 2nd Gador Award, a recognition for outstanding artists, cultural workers and organizations in Mindanao = Dr. Helen Tejero (music/Iligan), Dr. Christine Godinez-Ortega (literature-cultural work/Iligan), Br. Karl Gaspar (theater-cultural work/Davao), Waway Saway (music-indigenous art/Bukidnon), Popong Landero (music/Davao), …
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Let your eyes wander and see the beauty of breathtaking sunrises captured by world-class Davaoeño artist Mr. Kublai Milan using HUAWEI mobile phone in “Sunrises for the Soul” – a collection of photographs and poetry IN PHOTOS: Kublai x Huawei Photo Art and Poetry Exhibit Launch graced by Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, Ms. Honeylet …
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By Sherwin Cy “My source is endless, as an artist. In my search for the heavens, I have to look down instead of looking up. Down to Earth is my way up to heaven. Mindanao, amongst islands, is the closest to Earth. “ Art is an essential element of society. It depicts life, culture, and state …
THE pandemic has drastically changed the way people live and artists are no exception. When physical art fairs, exhibitions and workshops are indefinitely put on hold, how do artists in Mindanao adapt in the new normal? Technology becomes their ally. Just like how renowned Mindanao artist Rey Mudjahid “Kublai” P. Millan and his team — …
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Art has been the last resort when all modalities of communication fail. That’s when revolutions start. Mindanao Art 2020 became the basket that carries the varied artistic fruits of Mindanao. Right at its center stands a vessel constructed to tell the audience the beauty of liminality, which is what every Mindanawon artist held on while …
Published December 5, 2020, 11:57 AM by Rom Mallick ManilArt is happening, and it promises to be more memorable and meaningful For a little over a decade now, ManilArt has been one of the most anticipated art trade fairs in the country. In its 12th year, despite the very challenging times or perhaps because of it, ManilArt …
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Arabesque as only nature can weave. Mother nature’s mother tree, Through your every breath, we live. Mother tree Your roots arched, sinewy yet strong, as if reminding us ’tis this land we belong. Limbs outstretched, twisting, roots anchoring. To Mother Earth we are all returning. Tagbanwa By your name we all know, You are of …
Panahon sa kwaresma, sa ting-init, sa walay kasigurohan, milungtad hangtod mihubas ang mga pangandoy, nawagtang ang mga pahiyom, kaguol ug kabalaka ang gikumkum. Sa makausang higayon, bitbit ang katapusang dasig, ako mobangon. Adunay utlanan kining mga kahadlok, kining mga kakulba. Pagbalik lantaw sa udlot nga hagbay ra’ng ningtim-aw, daw sama sa adlaw nga nagpahinumdom sa …