VISUAL ARTS
MUSEO NI BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
Originally built in 1906, it was the home of General Baldomero Aguinaldo, president of the Magdalo Council and the First Philippine Republic’s Secretary of War, the first cousin of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Baldomero, together with Emilio Aguinaldo and brothers Candido and Daniel Tirona, founded the Magdalo Council soon after the Revolution began. He was chosen to be the president of the new faction in the Katipunan. In 1982, the restoration of the Baldomero Aguinaldo house was initiated under the supervision of the Intramuros Administration. (Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite) (046)434.5983
GATEWAY GALLERY
Araneta: Heritage Town. Highlights the rich history of Araneta district and its peripheral areas as center of lifestyle and entertainment with Araneta Coliseum as its centerpiece until June 2. Curated by Gari Apolonio with the assistance of the Araneta Archives Unit. (Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). 588.4000
ATENEO ART GALLERY
PRINT(Ed): The AAG Print Collection Revisited at the Wilson L Sy Prints and Drawings Gallery. Curated by artist and printmaker, Pandy Aviado, the exhibit focuses on the history and growth of the AAG Print Collection as well as the traditional and experimental printmaking techniques practiced today by artists. Until Sept. 15. (ADMU, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Hts., QC) 426-6488.
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) (049) 834.1599
ARTINFORMAL MAKATI
Fools will copy but copies will not fool by Nice Buenaventura. What the Light did Now by Mariano Ching. Border by Cris Mora. Until June 29. (The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati) Email: info@artinformal.com
THE HANS BACHER COLLECTION
Witness the genius of the internationally acclaimed,
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 of St. Benilde's School of Design and Arts until Aug. 31. (Vito Cruz St., Malate, Manila)
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).
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.
BENCAB MUSEUM
Chest to Heart, paintings by Mark Andy Garcia until June 2. 2009 to 2019 Bencab Museum collection of posters is also on view. (Km. 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Baguio) (074) 442.7165
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)
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) 602.193
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