Is nudity art?

Sometimes last year, a painting depicting a naked Head of State in one neighbouring country made headlines.

The piece of art depicted the President as some form of naked warrior, ready for war, only that his choice of weapon was not only a spear but some other part of his anatomy. As expected, the artist got a lot of headache for the painting; the piece of art was defaced and considered grossly ‘disrespectful’ by many.

Art is beautiful. However, I never took it as a subject at school. From my primary school days, I have always been hopeless in the subject and drawing an egg was, and is still my greatest challenge. Recently, a local artist stripped bare in what was termed Art.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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