The Master Craftsman’s Muse

What does Carina 'Careng' Soriano Reyes have to do with Benji Reyes’ career? “Everything,” says the sculptor and woodworking maestro.

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A Natural Fit

8X8 Design Studio harnesses the calming energy of a tree-filled property for the design of a wellness pavilion

#8X8 Design Studio, #Architecture, #Gym, #Tropical Design, #Wellness Pavilion

January 18, 2022

Collective Treasure

Journalist Atom Araullo on National Artist Leandro Locsin’s architectural legacy and the necessity of bringing the larger community into the heritage preservation discourse

#Adaptive Reuse, #Architecture, #Atom Araullo, #Built Heritage, #Heritage Preservation, #Leandro Locsin, #Modernist Architecture, #Nutrition Center

January 15, 2022

Art / Built Heritage / Objects

The Patina of Faith

The San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation Inc. embarks on a fully digital fundraiser for its restoration efforts, inviting 22 artists to transform damaging rust into life-giving works of art

#Architecture, #Art, #Built Heritage, #Exhibit, #Manila, #Para Sa Ina, #Quiapo, #Restoration, #Rust to Art, #San Sebastian Basilica

January 12, 2022

Reviews / Voices

A Legend, Revisited

With the release of ‘Leandro Valencia Locsin: Filipino Architect’, the elusive, creative mind behind some of the country’s most iconic buildings is unraveled, revealing an authentically Filipino soul

#Architecture, #Birkhauser, #Book Review, #Jean-Claude Girard, #Leandro Locsin, #Philippine Architecture

January 6, 2022

Objects / Photography

Urban Noir

Photographer Jaime Rapi, Jr. casts a monochromatic look at the frenetic pace of life at street level in Hong Kong

#Black and White Photography, #Hong Kong, #Jaime Rapi, #Photography, #Street Photography

December 30, 2021

Voices / Vox

To Fail with Success

The power of embracing failure and living one’s life in pursuit of failing well

#Failure, #JayAsiddao, #Philosophy, #Sisyphus, #Vox

December 29, 2021

ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

A Look Back

seven years of kanto

This January, we celebrate our first year as a website and our seventh year as a title championing creativity around the world. To mark this momentous occasion, our three editors have gathered 16 of our favorite stories and conversations in an issue that chronicles both our creative journey as a brand, and the blossoming of creativity in all corners of the globe. We have weathered disasters, wars, and a raging pandemic in our nearly seven years together, but it is encouraging to witness the hope that creativity embodies stay aflame.

Cover image: Sculptor Benji Reyes’ woodworking studio, photographed by Neal Oshima

ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

A Look Back

SEVEN YEARS OF KANTO

Cover image: Sculptor Benji Reyes’ woodworking studio, photographed by Neal Oshima

peter mendelsund

The world-famous designer shares his journey from concert pianist to book designer to novelist and painter, and the insights revealed along the way

carina reyes

What does Carina ‘Careng’ Soriano Reyes have to do with Benji Reyes’ career? “Everything,” says the sculptor and woodworking maestro.

luneta photographers

Danielle Austria and photographer Jaypee Fadrilan visit the stalwart photographers of Luneta and discover unflinching faith and pride in their trade

A Look Back

THE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

Graphic Design / Objects

The Harrowing Beauty of the Creative Journey

Peter Mendelsund shares his journey from concert pianist to book designer to novelist and painter, and the insights revealed along the way

#Book Cover, #Design, #Editorial Design, #KantoAnniversary, #Literature #Penguin Random House, #Music, #Peter Mendelsund

September 7, 2021

Play / Theater

Curtains Up

Drag queen Turing Quinto lifts the curtains and bares the truths and lessons gained from her life on the stage

#Drag Queen, #Function of Beauty, #KantoAnniversary, #Theater, #Turing Quinto

August 29, 2021

Built Heritage / Spaces

If Walls Could Talk

With built heritage in the Philippines growing more endangered than ever, there is added urgency to advance the dialogue concerning preservation and progress

#Adaptive Reuse, #Architecture, #Built Heritage, #Function of Beauty, #Heritage Preservation, #KantoAnniversary, #Leandro Locsin, #Modernist Architecture

August 22, 2021

The Optimistic Critic / Voices

Reach for the Sky

Nguyen Hoang Manh of MIA Design Studio in Ho Chi Minh devotes half of his WAF-shortlisted home to sun, wind, water, and trees

#Anthology Festival 2021, #Architecture, #Kanto WAF 2021, #KantoAnniversary, #MIA Design Studio, #Nguyen Hoang Manh, #Review, #Vietnam

July 20, 2021

Voices / Vox

Full Speed Ahead

From their raging mopeds to COVID-19 response, the Vietnamese are quick to move when it matters while still maintaining a relaxed outlook on life. Filipino advertising professionals in Ho Chi Minh share their observations

#Advertising, #Bebs Abrillo, #Doers, #KantoAnniversary, #Moffy Wee, #Nitchi Gatdula, #Vietnam

May 23, 2021

Form Follows Values / Voices

The Master Craftsman’s Muse

What does Carina ‘Careng’ Soriano Reyes have to do with Benji Reyes’ career? “Everything,” says the sculptor and woodworking maestro.

#Benji Reyes, #Carina Reyes, #Doers, #Furniture, #KantoAnniversary, #Woodcarving

April 27, 2021

Form Follows Values / Voices

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ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

A Look Back

seven years of kanto

ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

A Look Back

SEVEN YEARS OF KANTO

peter mendelsund

carina reyes

luneta photographers

A Look Back

THE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

Graphic Design / Objects

Play / Theater

Built Heritage / Spaces

The Optimistic Critic / Voices

Voices / Vox

Form Follows Values / Voices

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