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10 things to do this weekend: October 19-21

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 05:51 PM

Here are some of the events, shows, and activities you can check out this weekend. Read more »

Sculpting an image of Christ holding a guitar

Manny Palmero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 03:20 PM

Professional sculptor John Yumol creates an image of Jesus Christ holding a guitar at his workshop in UP Balara, Quezon City on Thursday.  Read more »

Artist, gumagawa ng obra gamit ang mga tinik ng isda

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 08:00 PM

Isang artist sa Pangasinan ang gumagawa ng mga artwork gamit ang mga tinik ng isda.  Read more »

KILALANIN: Babaeng gumagamit ng tinik ng isda sa kaniyang mga obra

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 04:15 PM

Nanalo ang isang 26 anyos na babae sa isang national art competition sa kaniyang obrang gawa sa mga tinik ng isda.  Read more »

Leon Gallery and Gagosian are staging landmark show of 'father of video art'

Monchito Nocon
Updated as of Oct 17 09:07 AM

For the first time ever, a landmark exhibit of works by the ‘father of video art’ is coming to the Philippines via León Gallery International and Gagosian Gallery. Read more »

New gallery in QC shines spotlight on emerging artists

Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 05:58 AM

What started as a place to store an overwhelmingly large art collection has become a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work.  Read more »

This Patek Philippe sold for nearly P3 million at yesterday's Finale Auctions

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 06:41 PM

The top performing watches at yesterday's Finale Auctions, Watches & Jewelry edition.  Read more »

The enlightenment of Andres Barrioquinto

Oliver Emocling
Updated as of Oct 13 05:43 PM

Weeks before his major show of portraits at the National Museum in November, the Dark Man of Philippine Art allows us into his world and takes us through his creation process Read more »

8 Pinoy artists who started out as student contest winners

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 13 06:24 AM

Before they became masters of their craft, these eight Filipino artists emerged victorious in a certain student contest.  Read more »

19 paintings we'll bid on at the Finale Auctions if we win the lotto

The ANCX Staff
Updated as of Oct 12 11:36 AM

From a rare Luna still life to an elegant Bencab, there is much to raise your paddle for in tomorrow's Finale Auctions fine art section Read more »

How not to make a fool of yourself in an art opening

Carlo Tadiar
Posted at Oct 12 07:58 AM

It may be the easiest of scene parties to crash, but it has its own nuances worth taking note of Read more »

Shredded Banksy painting worth more than original, experts say

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 12 12:38 AM

When street artist Banksy destroyed one of his works of art last week seconds after it was sold at auction, he probably added to its value, with some experts suggesting it could now be worth double its original price.   Read more »

Before Banksy: Art pranksters and provocateurs who Banksy’d us first

Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta
Posted at Oct 10 11:58 AM

As that cynical adage goes, It's all been done before. But at least in the art world, each prank takes on a wildly different form  Read more »

Jeho Bitancor: the migrant artist as social critic

Carmela Fernando
Updated as of Oct 09 05:31 PM

Jeho Bitancor, a Filipino artist based in the United States, tells us how there's poetry in dissent and vice versa, as he explores politics and the Filipino psyche in his current work. His exhibit runs until next month at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art.  Read more »

Banksy artwork shreds itself after selling for $1.4-M at auction

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 06 09:10 PM

LONDON - British street artist Banksy has pulled off his latest prank, self-destructing one of his most iconic artworks moments after it fetched more than a million pounds at auction in London. Read more »

Silvana Diaz: from Italian outsider to art world pioneer

Anna M. Rosete
Updated as of Oct 05 02:06 PM

The gallerist behind Galleria Duemila talks about her 43 years in the art scene—a small universe she helped transform into a more professional enterprise while nurturing some of its most talented artists Read more »

Auctioneer’s picks: the 3 watches you should bid on at the 1st Finale Auctions

ANCX
Updated as of Oct 05 01:50 PM

Watch collector Paolo Martel, in his first auction with Finale Art File, recommends these three timepieces that should be on top of any collector’s list. Read more »

Davao artist wins global 'Venom' poster art competition

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 03 07:23 PM

A student from Davao City bested over 3,600 artists worldwide to emerge as one of the five grand winners in Talenthouse's "Venom" alternative poster competition. Read more »

What draws collector Jaime Laya to an object? "If it evokes a nice memory."

Jerome Gomez
Updated as of Sep 28 08:10 AM

For the banker and known collector of portraits and antiques, it seems every acquisition he's made is made more special by the narrative attached to it  Read more »

WATCH: Sale of P63-million 'Spoliarium' boceto in Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 05:26 PM

Ever wondered how an artwork worth millions of pesos is sold here in Manila?  Read more »