Art in the Park | Celebrating 20 Years

In the past twenty years, contemporary art has become accessible through local art events. One of those who has been around to promote art in open public spaces is Art in the Park, which is celebrating its 20th year, having established an identity that the local scene has firmly embraced, supporting the grassroots and the art scene. Art in the Park started like most newly organized events that focused on the local art scene, mainly on contemporary art, which expanded to cater to emerging young talents and new art galleries that bring their own niche to the local art scene. Something “new” with a little bit of traditional has been its core identity.

PBF 2026 | Books, Komiks, & Imagination

The Philippines Book and Development Board returns with this year’s Philippine Book Festival, which has been consistently held since 2023, and despite the venue change beginning last year, the turnout for literacy and interest in reading has been great for young readers in a world of e-books. Every year, PBF, there’s always something new to see, and book titles that are locally published from the grassroots that inspire those who continue the support of literacy, and inspire imagination in young minds that show reading an actual book is not entirely a lost art to foster interest for the next generation.

Happy Meal Asia | UNO + Anime

McDonald’s in Southeast Asia has diverse synergies and different markets under one region. It may not be like in Oceania with Australia and New Zealand, but with the way things work with cultural relatability, certain franchises or IPs are well known in this side of the region.This adds a unique difference between the toys released on the other side of the globe. In capturing the right audience, McDonald’s Asian rollout at the start of the year was inspired by popular anime from Japan, with Crayon Shin-Chan last month, and now, a collaboration between Mattel’s iconic card games with UNO and two Anime Series!

Batman Begins | Returns to Cinemas

After 20 years, Batman Begins will return to select cinemas in limited markets. It’s been in the news for almost a week now, and this won’t be considered news by now. But in one of those regional markets, the Philippines will have a special screening of the said film, as discovered through Ayala Cinema in their Sure Seats ticketing website, which is just older than the Batman Begins itself. It is not often that Ayala Cinemas has ever had this type of special screening. Most of the past films that get a limited re-release in cinemas are hosted by competing rivals like SM Cinemas, which has screened several classics like E.T., Jurassic Park, and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Superman ’78, as prime examples of what they have done in the last five years. But this December, Ayala Cinemas is getting theirs with Batman Begins, celebrating 20 years, which is also the launch of the directorial career of Christopher Nolan to a wider audience that grounded the Dark Knight in a relatable character.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Sword Words

There’s a saying: the pen is mightier than the sword. It’s a famous phrase by an English author named Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. It’s a famous expression that defines that words are more effective than violence. But what if words can be sharper than a sword, as the theme for Tyang Karyel’s latest solo show “Sword Words.” Sometimes, art is sharper than words expressed through visual concepts or ideas that define an artist’s work. It comes from life and personal experience, defined by the innate passion to express it visually beyond words or even physical actions. From that, expressionism comes visual thought that comes from within.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Me Time

“Me Time” is the latest solo art show featuring Mimaaaaaaaaw, who has had a very successful 2024, is back once again with her latest themed exhibit that can relate to anyone in real life, which inspired her journey as an artist, as well as a co-owner of a gallery, is something deeply personal at the same time shares her thoughts through the creation of her latest show. Mimaaaaaaaaw’s personal growth as an artist continues to define the challenges of life, at the same time channeling her artistic style that has been evolving, giving you a unique perspective.

Toy Sightings | Superman Movie by Spin Master

In a few days, Superman will be heading to the big screen once again. But this time, it’s an entirely ‘New’ movie which will reboot the live-action part of the DC Studios’ new slate of films, separate from the previous DCEU (DC Extended Universe). Some fans will welcome it, and some are still critical and skeptical will keep an eye on the development of the film’s general reaction. Of course, whenever there’s a new film from DC, expect the merchandise to follow. The action figures have been leaked and discussed for potential spoilers.