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Subjugation through Adoration: Bona (1980) Reviewed
By Raissa Azarcon
Interesting to note, too, is that the film was made and released when the Philippines was embroiled in the…

Regina Reyes and the Art of What We Leave Behind
By Jose Naval
In the artist's second solo show, Sunday becomes a vibe. The author catches up with the artist on the ideas…

The Treachery and Optimism of Ayka Go’s Images
By Mara Fabella

Like This/Like That: On 'Katulad/Kahadha'
By Lix Sumilong
This Instagram exhibition draws striking parallels between works by Philippine and Arab masters, identifying…

Taking a Moment to Reflect in 'Breathing Space'
By Mara Fabella
When in quarantine, any breathing room wall tends to close in.

Tanya Villanueva Shows Us There Is No Beauty in Violence
By Zea Asis
Named after indigenous groups in the country, Tanya Villanueva's paintings prompt any viewer of her exhibition…

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Careening on the Conceptual Tailwind of Hae Ryun
By Jose Naval
The story of how an artist found the amalgam for her life through a dream.

ART REEL: Art Fair Philippines 2021 Double-Take
By The Cartellino Team
With AFP 2021 at the tail-end, gathered here by the Cartellino Team are some works you may have missed or want…

Lessons in Love and Lockdown from a Bowl of Las-wa
By Christina Campos
If a bowl of soup could tell a story during one of the most turbulent times in recent history, it's one of…

How Steph Alvarez Approaches Devotion
By Jose Naval
A reflection on devotion, how it tangles with persistence, and how fortitude comes with age.

Know That Platform: AITP Exhibitor Spotlight
By The Cartellino Team
Art in the Park's now on full swing. Here's a primer. 

Reconciling with Goodbye to All That
By Jose Naval
"Thus," curator Gwen Bautista writes, "Goodbye to All That is a collection and summary of what…

Jed Gregorio Joins the Deathless
By Jose Naval
A séance-turned-declaration, Jed Gregorio’s FRAT has…

Get All Caught Up with JL Javier
By The Cartellino Team
JL Javier of Cartellino's Picks answers the First Edition questionnaire.

Gabby Prado Is a Straight Shooter
By The Cartellino Team
Gabby Prado of Cartellino’s Picks answers our First Edition artist questionnaire.

The Everyday Allure of 'The Thing Is'
By Jose Naval
The group exhibition achieves that marvelous effect when nuanced works you presume aren't "art" at first, become…

Stories Worth (Re)Telling: Philippine Artists at 2020 Berlin Biennale
By The Cartellino Team
Does it take an international biennale to learn about our local artists? No, but it's a good writing prompt.

Ciane Xavier x Modeka: When Space Becomes Headspace
By Jose Naval
If raising the bar is something to be had in the time of a pandemic, this could be it.

CANVAS Launches a Soaring Pilot with ‘Seeking Balance’
By The Cartellino Team

Space Encounters Gallery Encounters White Elephant
By The Cartellino Team
Get your regular dose of pop and color with Space Encounters' latest shows

Dashiell Manley, Working Between Intention and Diversion
By The Cartellino Team
The multimedia artworks of Dashiell Manley, which have gone and been exhibited…