The Anthem Philatelist

Art Beyond Borders! Johor Bahru, Malaysia will be the venue for the International Art Dialogue Exchange Exhibition and Book Launching of “Cultural Canvases” — a celebration of creativity, culture, and collaboration across Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, and India. The event will be held in YES AMJB Gallery, R&F Mall, Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, Johor Bahru July 26 – August 30, 2025 Representing the Philippines are 16 visionary artists whose works speak of heritage, emotion, and innovation: Roy Espinosa , Celso Pepito , Aris Bagtas , Roland Rosacay , Manuel Sinquenco , Al Vargas, Mark Chua, Lemuel Blanco, Fe Madrid Pepito , Espie Bagtas , Irma Espinosa, Jaz Blanco, Tatz Lee , Ana Lyn Seva, Grandjoy Agdigos, and Pauline Allison Espinosa. Be part of the unveiling of “Cultural Canvases: A Dialogue Between Filipino and World Art Traditions” — a book that bridges stories and strokes from across Asia. Let art be the language that unites us!

 "Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Filipino art and culture with the newly released coffee table art book, 'Filipino Artists: Their Culture, Their Art.'    Join us for a captivating journey as we celebrate this masterpiece at its soft launch in Cebu 4 pm, June 3 at Abuhan Art Gallery and in the main launch in Manila on July 16, hosted at the prestigious Nami Art Gallery .    Mark these dates your calendars and experience the rich tapestry of Filipino creativity come to life."

After the successful opening of the art collab and soft book launching of The Filipino Artists: Their Culture, Their Art at the Perception Unleashed Exhibit , at the Abuhan Gallery, ArtPortal Cebu together with Manila Filarts group will open another exhibit in Pitogo,Consolacion, COLLECTIVE ILLUSION. Exhibit runs from June 6-21, 2023.  

  Come and Join us as we celebrate the opening of " RINNOVAMENTO " (Art is Healing)  QualiMed-Manila, UP-PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB), PGH Compound  Taft Ave., Manila, on March 7, 2023, 4PM. Participating Artists Roy Espinosa   Frank Caña Julius Clar Roy Ama Al Vargas Mark Anthony Viñas Ingrid Aimee Peñaflor RV Operio Romac Marissa Lina Odiaman  

Twelve visual artists give us a peek of their being- their minds and feelings, their aches and pains, their happiness and contentment, wishes and longings. FilArts gallery brings Subliminal Narratives , gathering of top and emerging Filipino visual artists as they present artworks as they stimulate thwir conscious minds.  Headed by FilArts President Roy Espinosa together with some of the country's finest visual artists Frank Caña , Pancho Piano , Celso Pepito , Roland Rosacay , Fe Madrid , Julius Clar, Al Vargas, Roy Ama, Ingrid Aimee Peñaflor , Rowel Macapagong , RV Operio, Marissa Odiaman. The show have its artist reception on Jan 16, 2023 at 4pm at the FilArts Gallery in Robinsons Place,  Novaliches Quezon City .  The exhibit will run until Feb 28, 2023.