VISUAL ARTS
UP VARGAS MUSEUM
Tumba Tumba Children's Museum of Philippine Art. A proof of concept exhibit that transforms the UP Vargas Museum into a study of an actual operating children’s museum complete with a museum shop. Three new books are launched during the exhibition reception (Ipapasyal Namin si Lolo written by Genaro Ruiz Gojo Cruz and illustrated by Arvi Fetalvero, Ang Aklatang Pusa written by Eugene Evasco and illustrated by Jared Yokte, and Renato
Barja’s Children’s Stories written by Daniel Palma Tayona and Gigo Alampay, has dedicated sections that cater to interactive spaces for children).
Abubot is a special section that features art works made out of found objects by participating artists such as Aze Ong, Ged Merino, Sergio Bumatay III, Art Sanchez, Renz Baluyot, Liza Flores, and more. Interactive installations by Elmer Borlongan, Pam Yan Santos, and Daniel Dela Cruz, two murals by Archie Oclos, and a rainbow installation and a scale model presentation of the future site of CANVAS’ Children’s Museum of Philippine Art by the DUFKLWHFWXUDO ÀUP $UNLVHQV DUH DOVR EH VKRZFDVHG Until July 27. (UP Diliman, QC) 928.1927
MUSEO NI APOLINARIO MABINI, TANAUAN
In celebration of 154th birth anniversary of Apolinario Mabini, activities are as follows: July 11-Essay Writing Contest; July 17-Lecture on Mabini in Pop Culture by Dir. Edwin Malabuyoc; July 17 & 18-National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. July 18-DepEd Tanauan Cultural Presentation. July 20-Palarong Bayani. July 23-Birth Anniversary of Apolinarion Mabini; July to Nov.-Lakbay Aral sa Dambana ni Mabini. Permanent exhibitions: Gallery I-Early Life of Pule. Gallery II-Mabini, the Reformist. Gallery III-Mabini, the Revolutionary. Gallery IV-War Against the United States. Gallery V-War in Luzon. Gallery VI-War in Visayas and Mindanao. Gallery VII-Mabini’s Legacy. (Tanauan City, Batangas) (043) 455.2105
ARTINFORMAL GREENHILLS
Nil. Romulo and Daza are mounting a new show of crime scene photographs taken between the years 1987 to 2002. Also included in the exhibition are video works by Cinema Regla. Until July 14. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills)
GLOBE ART GALLERY
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7th Ave., BGC, Taguig) 523.3331
ARTINFORMAL MAKATI
New solo exhibitions of LeCruz's Hind Sites, Richard Quebral's Service Over and Jan Balquin's An End. Until July 31. (The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati) (0917) 897.6691
HELLDUNKEL - LIGHT AND DARK EXHIBIT
Get an overview of the last forty years of German history through a black and white photography exhibition by one of Germany's most distinguished photographers, Barbara Klemm. Until Aug. 3 at the Ninoy Aquino Library and Resource Center, PUP (Sta. Mesa, Manila).
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
Tirada. 50th year of Printmakers Association of the Philippines, until July 15. The Hand, The Secretary,
A Landscape. Lesley-Anne Cao's collection of terrains, until July 22. Stretched Banners. MJ Flamiano seeks to explore the role of vernacular architecture, identity and social memory through a new installation of banners until Aug. 12. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) 832.1125
MUSEO NI RAMON MAGSAYSAY
The life and legacy of Ramon Magsaysay through interactive displays, original artifacts, and photographs. (Castillejos, Zambales) (047) 602.1930
MUSEO NI HEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
Showcases the life and times of Gen. Miguel Malvar through artifacts, interactive displays and terminals. (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas) (043) 784.8481
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
A modernized museum that presents Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) (049) 834.1599
MUSEO NINA LEON AT GALICANO APACIBLE
Interactive displays showcase the lives and patriotism of Leon and Galicano Apacible. (Taal, Batangas) Email: museonileonapacible@gmail.com
MUSEO NG PAGLILITIS NI ANDRES BONIFACIO
Interactive displays on the events that led to the trial and execution of Andres Bonifacio. (4780 Col. Riel, Poblacion 2-A, Maragondon, Cavite)
MUSEO NG REPUBLIKA NG 1899
A museum dedicated to historical events during the Malolos Congress in 1898 and the Malolos Republic in 1899. (Malolos, Bulacan) (044) 794.1674
MUSEO NG KASAYSAYANG PAMPULITIKA
An overview of the political history of the Philippines and the making of the Filipino nation. (Casa Real Shrine, Malolos City, Bulacan) (044) 931.2508
MUSEO NI EMILIO AGUINALDO
Retrace the story of our revolution and journey towards independence at the house where Philippine Independence was proclaimed. (Kaingen, Kawit, Cavite) (046) 484.7643
AYALA MUSEUM
Harmony. Korean visual artist, Su Bok Kim’s lively and abstract impressionist view on nature until July 15. Disposable Lives. Chronicles Isobel Francisco’s visual sojourn as she stares into the void of existence, July 17 to 30. Historia. Stories of art from the BPI Collection until Aug. 12. (Makati)
MUSEO ORLINA
Tagaytay Art Beat by R. Arayata, G. Baez, D. Bato, H. Bundalian, L. Caces, K. P. Co, M. Concepcion, J. De Leon, J. Gernale, D. Jimenez, G. Loste, R. Mari, A. Molina, B. Policarpio and L. Storm. Murals by K. Abrigo, J. Agoncillo, D. Monster, A. Cru and DJ Paeste until Aug. 19. (Hollywood Subd. Rd., Brgy. Tolentino East, Tagaytay) (046) 413.2581
BENCAB MUSEUM
Stem by Ged Merino and Aze Ong at Indigo Gallery. Beyond Coffeebreak, drawings by Raul Lebajo at Print Gallery. Until July 29. (Km 6, Asin Road, Tuba, Baguio) (074) 442.7165