Rene Robles: The Transformation of the Commonplace
“Old empty chairs are not empty in reality—memories always sit there!” – Mehmet Murat ildan
The Blissful World of Anita Magsaysay-Ho
This article originally appeared in Art+ Magazine Issue 38 (March-April 2015). The article is republished here as part of #ArtPlusFlashbackFriday project. Text by Cid Reyes. “The female Amorsolo.” It was a label she recoiled from, a label that would otherwise have sent perhaps other female artists to the seventh heaven. It was itself a benediction…
The Idea of Courage: Cesar Legaspi
“The Brave Modern” exhibit at the Ayala Museum (2015) offers up a survey of Cesar Legaspi’s body of work from the pre-war years to the 1980s.
Dr. Abdulmari Asia Imao: The Gentle Tausug and Noble Modernist
The first Muslim National Artist is known for his unique adaptation of traditional Muslim Mindanaon motifs, such as the ukkil, the naga, pako rabong, and sarimanok.
Working Class Heroes: Neil Doloricon
Born in 1957, Doloricon graduated in 1981 with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines in Diliman and was witness to the turbulent era of political activism that spawned leftist movements on campus and beyond.
Heart and Soul: The Art of Love Marie
We look back to Love Marie (Heart Evangelista)’s cover story from 2014.
Victorio Edades: Vanguard of Philippine Modernism
This is an abridged version of an article that originally appeared in Contemporary Art Philippines (now Art+ Magazine) Issue 21 (2011). The article is republished here as part of #ArtPlusFlashbackFriday project. You can view the full article here. By Cid Reyes; images courtesy of Ayala Museum In time for Ayala Museum’s exhibition on National Artist…
Victorio Edades: Vanguard of Philippine Modernism
This is a condensed version of an article that originally appeared in Contemporary Art Philippines (now Art+ Magazine) Issue 21 (2011). The article is republished here as part of #ArtPlusFlashbackFriday project. You can view the full article here. By Cid Reyes; images courtesy of Ayala Museum In time for Ayala Museum’s exhibition on National Artist…
Deconstructing Jose Joya
The interview was conducted in the artist’s residence in Heroes Hill, Quezon City. September 1973.
Luz Revisited
This article is part of a feature which originally appeared in Art+ Magazine Issue No. 26. The article is republished in honor of National Artist Arturo Luz who passed away on May 26, 2021. Words by Cid Reyes National Artist Arturo Luz with his painting, “Sun Over Palitana” | Photo from Art+ Issue 45 (2013)…