Philippines Archives

Paolo Tolentino: Nostalgia Propagandist

Tolentino has pushed his time-tested format into new territory, using the poster format to both evoke nostalgia and tell a story. In his hands, product labels and advertising styles become vehicles for ideas—sometimes literally.

Venazir Martinez, Baguio City’s “Anthropreneur”

Meet Venazir Martinez, a street artist creating beauty, depth, and advocacy on the walls of Baguio City in the Cordillera region of the Philippines. Martinez’s mission is to highlight indigenous communities in the Philippines and make viewers ask: What does it mean to be Filipino?

Jona Nati’s Bilateral Mandellic Resonances

Jona Nati’s art incorporates “bilateral mandellic resonances,” reflecting harmony in the natural world and a deep journey through spirituality.