Judge orders Timothy Busfield’s release from jail pending child sex abuse charges
ACTOR-DIRECTOR Timothy Busfield, known for roles in The West Wing and Field of Dreams, was ordered to be released from jail on Tuesday as...
Russell Brand appears in UK court by video link on further rape, sex assault...
LONDON — British actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared in a London court by video link on Tuesday charged with additional sexual offences allegedly...
Art Fair Philippines makes another move
ART FAIR Philippines has moved away from the central business district in the Ayala Avenue area that had served as its home for years...
Art as ‘pure intention’ at the Singapore Biennale
RUNNING since Oct. 31, 2025 until March 29 this year, the 8th edition of the Singapore Biennale coincidentally becomes part of Singapore Art Week on Jan. 22-31, unfolding across the city with a quiet but firm confidence.
Masters on display at Galleria Duemila
FOR THE PAST 50 years, Galleria Duemila has been shaping the contemporary art scene by nurturing deep friendships with Filipino artists through exhibits and...
Valentino, Italian haute couture ‘emperor’ who painted fashion red, 93
ROME — A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange — a new hue, inspired by an elderly woman at Barcelona’s...
Arts & Culture (01/21/26)
THE exhibition A Symphony of Corals by Sheila Osmeña-Go marks her first with Galerie Joaquin. It is a visual meditation on harmony, resilience, and interconnected life, drawing inspiration from coral ecosystems. The exhibit is ongoing until Jan. 23 at Galerie Joaquin’s space in the Atrium of Opus Mall.
Armani debuts first menswear line without founder as Milan Fashion Week ends
MILAN — Giorgio Armani’s menswear show — the first staged without any input from the brand’s founder, who died in September — closed Milan...
Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the ‘father of architecture’
ROME — Italian officials on Monday hailed the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old public building attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and...
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
POMPEII, Italy — A love note, a gladiatorial combat scene, a barrage of insults and everyday confessions have emerged on a wall in Pompeii,...
OPM singing champions share a stage for Valentine’s Day
AFTER CHARTING their own paths as singers and musicians, five big names in the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) landscape — Martin Nievera, Sofronio Vasquez,...
A postcard travelogue exploration of Japanese culture
RENTAL FAMILY is a sweet attempt to portray the absurdity and magic behind a service in Japan that offers human stand-ins who can be rented for any occasion. Why do the Japanese feel the need to hire people to act as their loved ones? What is the cultural context?