The Cancellation of Caravaggio

October 03, 2022

Brutal and violent, Caravaggio was considered what we would call today a “major league asshole” but at the same time, he was lauded for the lasting impact of his artistic genius.

Bong Segovia

September 23, 2022

Using the notion of humor, the absurd, the unexpected, and even the irrational, Filipino contemporary artist Bong Segovia's art serves as an accidental trigger rather than a slated one.

Jack Kerouac Beyond The Road

September 15, 2022

While best known as being the figurehead of the Beatnik Generation, Jack Kerouac used art as his refuge--painting and drawing even as he was cranking out literary landmarks such as “On The Road”, “The Dharma Bums”, and “Big Sur”.

Artemisia Gentileschi

September 12, 2022

Many believe that Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi was more savage than Caravaggio.

Tyang Karyel

September 02, 2022

Exuberantly colorful and busy, Filipino artist Tyang Karyel’s work captures the frenetic energy of Pinoy pop culture and domestic cornucopia.

Pierre Bonnard

August 19, 2022

Particularly fascinated with tricks of perspective, French painter, illustrator, and printmaker Pierre Bonnard’s backgrounds, colors, and painting style took precedence over his subjects.

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George Condo

June 08, 2022

Known for his progressive, distinctively American figurative paintings style, George Condo has made his own reputation through his willingness to explore combinations of different artistic approaches within a single canvas.

Indya Gokita

June 06, 2022

Filipino artist Indya Gokita’s kinetic and prismatic creations include secular abstracts that translate exceptionally well into textile mediums including area carpets and tapestries.

Auggie Fontanilla

June 01, 2022

The work of Filipino contemporary artist Auggie Fontanilla has gotten into the subconscious of his fans and has become a part of the visual zeitgeist of local Pinoy skate, street, and art culture.

Lucian Freud

May 30, 2022

Considered a hot-headed Narcissus, Lucian Freud painted big bodied subjects in keeping with the realist tradition.

Hamilton Sulit

May 27, 2022

The element of darkness in Filipino contemporary artist Hamilton Sulit’s work emphasizes the difference in light and darkness.

Takashi Murakami

May 16, 2022

Say what you want but Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami really lives for his art. And whether you love him or hate him, he continues to embrace his image as a rockstar artist, celebrity enthusiast, and a social media king.