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Here's every exciting highlight—including the complete list of participants—of this year's MaArte at the Pen fair happening from August 19 to 21 MaArte at The Pen, an elegant fundraising bazaar that benefits the Museum Foundation of the Philippines and celebrates the Filipino creative soul, returns with an extensive selection of pieces that promote our incredible local craftsmanship. "The original MaArte was focused on jewellery and textile," recalls MaArte co-organiser Dindin Araneta. Its humble beginnings can be traced back to the complementary event to HABI, the second ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium, a four-day international conference held in Manila. The bazaar was then rebranded as MaArte at The Pen in 2017 when it found a home in The Peninsula Manila. As we emerge into the new normal, MaArte will recognise contemporary Philippine design in fashion, furniture, and accessories apart from traditional Filipino craft and design. Supported by major sponsors Ayal...

The distinction of National Artist of the Philippines is bestowed to those who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and culture. Meet the eight artists who now hold the venerable title President Rodrigo Duterte named eight iconic and influential personalities in Philippine culture and arts as the new National Artists last June 10. Announced through Proclamation 1390 and confirmed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through their respective Facebook posts, this news is a delightful surprise for fans and followers of these personalities. Being named National Artist is the highest national recognition awarded to Filipinos who have made a distinct and impactful contribution to the realms of Philippine arts and culture.  Get to know the new National Artists and their achievements: Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, more commonly known as Nora Aunor, is conferred the ...