The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Mother and Child by Fernando Amorsolo Depictions of mother and child have featured in various artwork throughout history. Philippine National Artist for Painting, Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto, created this vibrant and tranquil image of a mother and her child surrounded by lush foliage. Notice the glow that frames her loving gaze. Visit the National Museum … Read more
Busalian means “enchanting”, a spell-binder, or one possessing power or influence over others. A famous man. A hero. One of them is Peque Gallaga. Direk Peque is among the Philippines’ leading directors whose movies have spanned different genres. Peque Gallaga’s generosity of spirit has touched the lives of many generations of artists. … Read more
The MUSEO DIOCESANO de BACOLOD is a repository of various antique ecclesiastical books, vestments, sacred vessels & collections of paintings, and other artworks located on the 3rd level of The San Sebastian Pastoral Complex. The museum also organizes seasonal religious exhibits featuring the artwork of Bacolod and Negrense artists. The museum was made possible through … Read more
The Filipino word busisi translates to fastidiousness, while its adjective mabusisi means meticulous. In the arts and crafts, being mabusisi connotes attention to minute details. The fastidious task is normally done in the context of a lengthier time frame [in this case, 2 years of lockdowns]. Busisi characterizes Patis Pamintuan Tesoro’s approach to graphic arts … Read more
“The Story of Maru and Ilaw is part historical and part local folktale in the fishing town of Hagonoy, Bulacan. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish, when the land of Bulacan was still ruled by various Muslim Datu’s (Chieftains). There was once a Fisherman named MARU, who lived his life, harvesting the rich bounty … Read more