VISUAL ARTS
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Malikhaing Rizal: Artist's Backpack. An art exhibit (May 31) and workshop (May 30) by Janina Sanico (Plant Pigment/Kapeng Barako artist) and Catherine Lizo Hernandez (Annatto artist). Workshop slots are limited. Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) ✆ (049) 834.1599
THE HANS BACHER COLLECTION
Witness the genius of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning German artist Hans Bacher, the production designer of the blockbuster Mulan (1998), as he exhibits for the first time in the Philippines the vigorous yet colorful journey behind the design of one of the most iconic films in the history of animation. On view at College's School of Design and Arts, DLS-CSB from May 16 to Aug. 31. (Vito Cruz St., Malate, Manila)
ALTRO MONDO CREATIVE SPACE
Remarkable Imperfections. The art of Kenneth John Montegrande until May 20. (1159 Chino Roces Ave., Makati)
NOVA GALLERY
Celebrates 9th anniversary with a group exhibition from May 15 to 22. (La Fuerza Plaza Compound, 2241 Roces Ave., Makati) ✆ 659.3697
ARTINFORMAL MAKATI
Valeria Cavestany’s Random Crap From Here And There embodies the statement: Alle Kunst ist der Freude gewidmet (All art is dedicated to joy). The exhibit references her various travels while focusing
on the things that make life colorful. Ella Mendoza continues her investigation into the contexts of food marketing and packaging in Packets of Probability. Neil Pasilan presents a new suite of paintings in his exhibit titled Personal. Until May 25. (The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati) Email: info@artinformal.com
PRISM GALLERY Gathering
by Yeye Calderon until May 28. A grand revisit after more than 50 years of a life dedicated to art. (Island Tower Condominium, 239 Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati)
ARTINFORMAL (GREENHILLS)
Self-Portrait as Mirror/Mirror as Self-Portrait. Brings together a selection of artists who go by their real names vis-à-vis artists who use pseudonyms until June 15. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills). info@ artinformal.com
BROCKA, BERNAL & THE CITY
The life and work of National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal at the Gallery School of Design and Arts Campus, DLS-CSB (950 P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila) until July 27.
AYALA MUSEUM
No Gray Wall. Solo exhibition of visual artist Azor Pazcoguin at the ArtistSpace until May 13. (Makati) ✆ 759.8288
BENCAB MUSEUM
Chest to Heart, paintings by Mark Andy Garcia until June 2 at Gallery Indigo. 2009 to 2019 Bencab Museum collection of posters is also on view at Sepia Gallery. (Km. 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Baguio) ✆ (074) 442.7165
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
100 Years Deutscher Werkbund: Architecture and
Design from Germany. An exhibition introducing German architecture and design from the 20th century until May 25. (Roxas Blvd., Manila) ✆ 817.0978
ATENEO ART GALLERY
Everywhere, There You Are is an outdoor art installation by Ling Quisumbing Ramilo and Wawi Navarroza created to inaugurate the Ignacio B. Gimenez Outdoor Installation Grant Program until Sept. 8. Domènec. Not Here, Not Anywhere is a touring exhibition by Catalan artist, Domènec. Curated by Teresa Grandas runs until May 26. Other ongoing exhibitions are: Love It and Leave It: A Legacy of Gifts to the Ateneo Art Gallery, Locus Amoenus by Ryan Villamael. (ADMU, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Hts., QC) ✆ 426-6488.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Habol Panay: The Woven Artistry of Western Visayas is an offshoot of “Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles”. Illustrates how the weaving heritage of Panay Island has evolved into what it is today. (P. Burgos, Manila)
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Cry of the Dead Whale installation, a new element was added – a dead baby whale inside the belly of the dead whale. A representation of the millennials – the generation that will inherit the future of our oceans at the Front Lawn until May 26. Poster/ity: 50 Years of Art and Culture at the CCP. A selection of over 200 posters of exhibitions, performances and other events held at the CCP from its opening in 1969 to the present, until May 26. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) ✆ 832.1125
MUSEO NI HEN. MIGUEL MALVAR
A modernized museum that presents the life and heroism of Gen. Miguel Malvar through visual arts, documents, interactive displays and terminals. (Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas) ✆ (043) 784.8481
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 KATIPUNAN-PINAGLABANAN
Site of the Battle of Pinaglabanan houses original artifacts used by the Katipunan, interactive touchscreen monitors, holograms and augmented reality. (Pinaglabanan St., San Juan) ✆ 576.4336
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 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
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 APOLINARIO MABINI, TANAUAN
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