In July 2009, our staff prepared to leave from Amsterdam to Okura Tokyo, where ING exhibited a part of its collection, together with artworks from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the Dutch Central Bank and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The show was entitled 400 years of Trade relationships- 400 years of Art and comprises works from Rembrandt to Jacqueline Hassink 1609 to 2009.

The majority of the work was completed. We were going to celebrate the opening, with members of the Emperor’s family, with all ceremonies around it.

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The April Manila weather can be downright unrelenting; it’s one of those months when the Metro area takes flame — a sea of swelter as I got off the train station and walked all the way to Starbucks Mckinley.

I entered the café and waited, contemplating on playing with the donut on my table. Then Scott “Gutsy” Tuason swept in, looking as if he just performed at a sold out Woodstock.

Decked in a grey shirt, aviator shades and faded jeans, he had a solid rock...

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What are the odds of two complete strangers meeting in the year 2009 for the first time, finding themselves in similar circumstances, as did their male ancestors more than 100 years ago?  The only difference in the similarity of this incredible tale is that the ancestors were friends and colleagues, and the women descendants had never met until recently. Instead of the usual welcoming message and what to expect in this first online edition, AIS would like to share our experience this past May (2009), and give thanks to those who...

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Message from the Editor: Mabuhay and Welcome to the first edition of Art in Site e-zine; for, by and about all Filipino artists. The editorial staff of AIS hopes that you will enjoy and benefit from browsing through the main sections: the arts featuring Filipino artistic talent at its best, brilliant writers voicing their minds and putting it all together in literature and keeping our culture alive with particular focus on traditions, ethnic tribes, historical landmarks and most of all, the nourishment of the Filipino soul. Speak your mind, vent or use...

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