Elisio Silva and the new 'golden age' of Filipino art

You’ve probably seen them in photos. A gigantic archway spiraling over Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, marking the eastern entrance to that city’s Historic Filipinotown. Entitled “Talang Gabay: Our Guiding Star,” the iconic gateway — the largest of its kind in America — is a vibrant symbol celebrating the cultural heritage of Filipinos everywhere. Then there is the 150-foot mural adorning nearby Unidad Park. Recognized by the Smithsonian Institut