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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TAGUM CITY—At least 30 local artists here participated in the first-ever Art Mentoring Program of the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center, in a bold attempt to capacitate them as the city pivots towards revitalizing the city’s art scene leading to a creative economy. In partnership with Gallery Down South and renowned Mindanaoan artist Kublai …
Tagumenyo artists undergo Art Mentoring Program led by Kublai Millan Read More »
A testament to the unending hope of the Filipino people in the face of tragedy The Manila Bulletin UPLIFT Awards honors and celebrates individuals and institutions whose efforts to unite, perform, lead, and inspire put focus on particular issues that trended and were of utmost importance during the past year. This year’s awarding, its first, …
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Kublai was born on July 8, 1974 in Cotabato City. Kublai started his career when he made all the artworks both inside and outside of his family’s hotel; Ponce Suites. His mother is the manager of the hotel. He studied at the University of the Philippines for his higher education and attained a degree in …
KUBLAI ART GARDEN Blessed. Grateful. Those were the words I uttered while I sat under the trellis beside the glass house in Kublai’s Art Garden. Having the chance to visit this place for the second time is indeed a blessing. In 2007, Kublai’s Agong House was still a work in progress. Back then, I was blessed …
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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 — …
Kublai Millan champions cultural arts thru tech, reviving local artists Read More »