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Author: Gabrielle Dela Cruz

Homegrown: Balai Ani by Pluszerotwo Architecture

Pluszerotwo Architecture debuts at WAF with recognition under the 2024 WAFX Carbon and Climate category for Balai Ani, a compact sustainable home concept for Filipino middle-income families

Unboxing time: Karl Castro’s First Solo Exhibition at Galleria Duemila

Artist and designer Karl Castro works with multiple mediums in Unboxing time, an exhibition that delves into “the intersection of materials, memory, and the social forces that shape our lives”

Mind Over Matter: Orland Espinosa for Tubô Cebu Art Fair 2024

Tubô Cebu Art Fair 2024 artist Orland Espinosa believes that art is all about process, progress, and perspective

Set to Print: Jul Advincula for Cebu Art Book Fair 2024

Leyte-born artist Jul Advincula hopes to keep the beauty of print alive through distinctive formats such as nature journaling and zine-making

Unearthing Islandness: Design Week Philippines 2024

Design Week Philippines 2024 opens on October 12 with a series of talks that highlight Philippine island narratives, looking at how natural heritage can inspire design solutions

Form Finding: Unraveling Industrial Designer Mirei Monticelli

Industrial designer Mirei Monticelli unravels her journey from Manila to Milan, the relationships that shaped her design career, and how her tropical roots continue to shape her work

Bodies of Art: In Situ, Performance as Exhibition Gathers Danish and Filipino Artists

Landmarks such as CCP, Intramuros, and Manila Metropolitan Theater will host public art performances by Danish and Filipino artists from October 15 to 26

MADE to Inspire: Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Enters New Chapter

Metrobank Foundation President Aniceto Sobrepeña reveals the upcoming changes for MADE in 2025 and how the program aims to support the next generation of young Filipino artists

Ready for Singapore: Your Guide to WAF 2024

485 live presentations, 76 international speakers and presenters, and networking with over 1,800 attendees await at WAF 2024 from November 6 to 8

Drawing Connections: Manila Illustration Fair 2024

Happening from September 13 to 15, the Manila Illustration Fair 2024 features 30 artists from all over the Philippines and Southeast Asia

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