Tag: art gallery
Bookhemian: Phuket’s Hidden Artsy Café
If you find yourself walking along the famed Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town, it’s easy to get distracted by the postcard-worthy buildings with colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture. This 600-meter street is studded with shops, restaurants, cafés, and guesthouses. While it’s one of the oldest streets in Phuket, Thailand, there are plenty of modern cafés and […]
8 Ways To Maximize Your Art Fair Visit
For the last five years, the Philippine Art Fair has helped make contemporary art more accessible to a wider and younger demographic. This is my second time to attend; the first was back in 2015. Whether you’re a loyal follower or first-timer, here are useful tips. 1. You can get in for free (or a […]
7 Ways to Maximize Your Art in Island Experience
It’s been over a year since Art in Island: Interactive Art Museum opened its doors in Cubao, Quezon City. It’s a two-floor, non-traditional museum where you may touch the 3D paintings and installations all you want. You are encouraged to be part of the art by propping yourself in the interactive scenes.
My Space: Yaru Nu Artes Ivatan
The first thing I noticed about Batanes is the little pops of art found around its lush islands, such as brightly painted cafés and tricycles splattered with geometric patterns. There’s a discernable art identity, but it’s not as loud or aggressive like Manila’s. I was walking along National Road when I came across a small […]
And They Lived Happily Never After
They say artists—painters, photographers, writers, thespians and the like—have to be a little bit crazy to come up with the best works. I won’t argue with that. As a writer-slash-other-job-descriptions, I find solace with fellow offbeat friends who don’t really fit in the cookie cutter world. One of them is Paolo Icasas. Back in our […]
City Art: Singapore
…plus street signs, structures, and other kitschy things that caught my eye.