“Call me by Monet” is a very beautiful pairing
We already know that Call Me By Your Name, with its lush Italian countryside setting, is one of the most cinematically charming films to come out of 2017. With its
March 12, 2018
We already know that Call Me By Your Name, with its lush Italian countryside setting, is one of the most cinematically charming films to come out of 2017. With its
There’s a certain generosity found in street art. How, from just going through our daily commute, we catch a glimpse of something that’s so arresting and out of place that
If you’ve been passing by Aguinaldo Highway in Cavite, for the past few weeks, there’s probably a chance you’ve seen what seems to be a portrait of someone yawning, with
Lex, editor-in-chief I’ve had a few stimulating discussions with friends about this year’s Art Fair, and I’ve noticed that our discussion would eventually lead to trying to answer the question
It’s the Art Fair once again. With that, brace yourselves for the Instagram flood of people nonchalantly posing in front of paintings with their heads to the side. Okay fine,
It’s a creature we’ve all encountered, and a caricature we’ve probably come across one way or another—perhaps on the bathroom tiles of an underground bar or the walls of an art gallery. Garapata, artist Dex Fernandez’s beloved character, has come to be one of the local street art scene’s most recognized faces since he entered the world of graffiti in 2006. Inspired by a tick infestation that beset his pet dog and household when he was a kid, Fernandez uses a collaborative approach to his art, encouraging viewers to be “infested” and become “hosts” to his creative process.
There are several reasons zines have experienced a resurgence. It could be our lack of access to homegrown literature in major bookstores; it could be that we are ultimately nostalgists at heart; or it could be their cheap and DIY nature we’re so drawn to. But at the spine of it all is the form of escapism they offer, both to the artist and the audience. Stapled and flawed, zines piece together an untampered creative freedom the mainstream usually deprives us of. Getting everyone’s sheets together, they are a refuge for young creatives to express paper-led testimonies of feelings, aesthetics, and cultural ideologies.
As far as we know, local zine culture has flourished since the ’80s, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that we saw the community actually turning a page. A major factor in this growth is a small press expo called Better Living Through Xeroxography (BLTX). Since its inception in 2010, BLTX has not only branched out into different locations around the Philippines (Quezon City, Naga, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Baguio), but it has also been providing a safe space where voices of women and the LGBTQ community can be heard. It inspired zine enthusiastic collectives like Magpies Press and Studio Soup Zine Library to strive in leaving paper trails of diverse expression as well.
We go behind the zines with BLTX’s Adam David; Magpies Press’ Mac Andre Arboleda, Shaunnah Cledera, Paulyne Gonzales, and Pam Mendoza; Studio Soup Zine Library’s Camz Dagal and Eva Yu; and comic artist Hulyen to discuss how small-circulation self-published work can make a significant difference in our society.
One of the best things to do while in Manila actually isn’t only shopping or going to malls. It’s also taking advantage of the cheap museum fees right here in the metro. Not only do you get to immerse yourself in art, culture, and history, but some of these places are actually really fun and interactive, veering away from the traditional museums you normally see. Treat yourself to a day out just museum hopping and check out all these places you can go to with your friends and family.
It’s no secret that we still live in a highly conservative country, despite some progress opening discussions on social media. Sex remains taboo. Women are shamed for masturbating and enjoying sex. Open discussions on sex positivity are few, and honest talks on kinks, fantasies, and fetishes are much rarer.
It is also no secret that under the guise of privacy through exclusive chat groups and anonymous social media accounts do conversations about sex happen. But slowly, surely, educational sex talk is pushing outward to wider circles and larger platforms through the help of a few who dare make the supposedly profane more visible. We talk to Kay Aranzanso, better known as Darling Kink on Instagram, about her explorations of sexual erotic pleasure through art.
Let’s face it–everyone has got their stressful days. Whether it’s because of too much work at the office or studying non-stop at school, all sorts of people have the need to unplug and recharge for at least a weekend before getting back on the grind. And you don’t actually need to go on a full-blown vacation somewhere on a beach.
There are lots of cute Airbnbs and various bed and breakfast accommodations around and about the metro. Whether you want to stay in the city or take a drive up to Tagaytay, Baguio, or to Subic, these reasonably-priced Airbnbs will give you the change of pace and scenery needed to lay back and relax. Plus, all of them have a homey vibe no 5-star hotel could ever pull off.
Treat yourself to a staycation at these adorable places.
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