Art

Going, going, gone Banksy, the infamous street artist whose secret identity remains sacred, has yet again shaken the art world. After the crazy, out-of-this-world spectacle that was Dismaland in 2015, who would have expected that three years later, the anti-establishment enigma that is Banksy would again find himself making headlines. Early in October this year, one of Banksy’s signature stencilled paintings, “Girl and Balloon,” had …

An Exercise in Futility: Going Against the Art World Read More »

It was at around midnight; the skies were pitch black, and the streets were empty, save for a few jeepneys that roared every now and then. A few lampposts lined up along the sidewalks; their white lights somehow fell down on me and put me in the spotlight. I was wearing black jeans that had paint stains on each side, and sneakers that had drops …

A Look at Graffiti and Street Art in Manila, Philippines Read More »