As part of the recent National Heritage Month celebrations, mallgoers had the rare opportunity to have a glimpse of the life and works of National Artist Larry Alcala in an exhibit at the SMX Convention Center at SM Aura Premier.

'The Larry Alcala: Slices of Life, Wit, and Humor' exhibition featured a collection of archival reproduction of Alcala's works alongside works in drawing, print, and digital media of selected artists influenced by Larry Alcala, including members of the organization Ang Illustrador ng Kabataan (INK), which thrives to this day.