Art + Design Articles
Team Manila Statement Notebooks
Art + Design · October 2, 2013With the second half of the school year fast approaching, comes a series of notebooks to keep the grit going. The statements are bolder to remind you of your inspirations and saturdays. You can find the Team Manila statement notebooks at Team Manila stores nationwide.
Team Manila Landmark Notebooks
Art + Design · September 30, 2013For writing down thoughts, sudden creative ideas, or simply note-taking in class, Team Manila’s latest series of notebooks feature local landmarks and icons in the city. The notebooks are offered in three design illustrations of the Manila City Hall, Quiapo Church, and Quiapo Bridge along with…
Hellz Bellz and GPPR Homecoming
Art + Design, Events, Lifestyle, Style · September 20, 2013For their homecoming visit, creative couple Bam Barcena and his better half Lanie Alabanza-Barcena of GPPR and Hellz Bellz, sat with young up and coming streetwear designers to catch up on the behind the scenes creative processes, tips and experiences in building a fashion brand from…
Sandwich Longboard Now Available
Art + Design, Limited Edition · September 11, 2013Grilled and served, Sandwich’s collaborative longboard project with Team Manila and District Tree Longboards is now available at Team Manila Lifestyle stores. For the love of bacon, this longboard was inspired by and released with the band’s latest album Fat Salt and Flame. It will make…
Lomography 101: A Seminar for the Newbie Lomographer
Art + Design, Events · September 9, 2013Last August 17, 2013, newbies and enthusiasts gathered for the Lomography 101 session. The event was facilitated by longtime lomographers Erick Cusi and MInde Alberto. Participants were introduced to the basics of creative analogue photography. Camera pro tips and tricks were also shared by the lomography…
Suez and Zapote Inaugural Exhibit
Art + Design, Events · August 23, 2013Suez and Zapote officially opened last August 17 with an exhibit featuring works by artists Raizel Go, AJ Dimarucot, and Auggie Fontanilla. Music was played by Rye and DJ Abdel Aziz.The inaugural show marks the space’s function as a gallery catering to different art and design…
The Suez and Zapote Space
Art + Design, Events, Music · August 23, 2013Suez and Zapote offers one that explores the diverse mediums and applications of art. Suez and Zapote, being a gallery, a workshop, and a space for projects, exhibits how art and design function as one. Emphasizing art research and development, Suez and Zapote is more than…
Hands-on Silkscreen Workshop
Art + Design, Events · August 23, 2013Participants went hands-on, taking silkscreening step by step last August 16. Experiencing the Suez and Zapote gallery silkscreen facilities, the participants discovered the possibilities that silkscreen can offer as an art medium. The workshop was facilitated by Team Manila creative director Jowee Alviar, assisted by silkscreen…
Flying Ipis x Team Manila
Art + Design, Music · August 22, 2013All-girl Flying Ipis band launched their newest Give Ipis A Chance album last August 3 at Cubao X with performances by Twin Lobster, Gaijin and The Diegos. The band also premiered their second music video, Past is Past, Bitch! during the night. The album cover and…
The Inspiration Behind Team Manila’s Ethnic Pattern Designs
Art + Design · July 15, 2013Rounding out Team Manila’s Spring/Summer 2013 Heritage Preservation Society collection are ethnic pattern designs printed on shirts, tunics, hoodies, pants and accessories. Drawing inspiration from traditional art patterns seen in native woven pieces, tribal gears, tattoos, and ornaments, as well as indigenous crafts from diverse ethnic…