VISUAL ARTS
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
An ongoing exhibition on the landscape by artist Mark Sanchez entitled On Conflicts and Terrains is on display until Aug. 18. His recent works deal with the accumulation, inventory, and classification of objects, images and/or information. (Roxas Blvd., Pasay) ✆ 832.1125
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
The City Who Had Two Navels, was the Philippines’
contribution to the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy finally comes home and on exhibit from July 3 to Oct. 19. Curated by Architect Edson Cabalfin, the Philippine participation featured works by contemporary artist and filmmaker Yason Banal, and selected outstanding students from the University of San Carlos’ School of Architecture; Fine Arts and Design; UP Diliman College of Architecture; UP Mindanao Department of Architecture, and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, plus the sole association Technical Assistant Organization Pilipinas, Inc. ✆ 708.7828
MUSEO NI JOSE RIZAL, CALAMBA
Inside Out: Museum Unboxed.
Aims to let the blind appreciate art and for them to have accessibility and inclusivity in the museum. It will also expose them to arts and broaden and deepen their knowledge, and appreciation of history. Permanent exhibition: Rizal's life works and writings through artifacts, hologram, and interactive displays. (Calamba City, Laguna) ✆ (049) 834.1599
ARTINFORMAL (GREENHILLS)
Oca Villamiel conjures a series of works reflecting on the tenuous balance between the natural world and the perils of taking hold over its rhythms until July 27. (277 Connecticut St., Greenhills)
ALTRO MONDO CREATIVE SPACE
Refractions. A gathering of senior and emerging artists A. Hablo, B. Javier, B. Nuestro, B. Cabangis, E. Santiago, E. Wilwayco, F. Herrera, J. Ragma, K. Montegrande, R. Isidro, R. Mansueto, R. Capili, and T. Nuyda. Until July 15. (159 Chino Roces Ave., Makati)
BENCAB MUSEUM
Working Animals – Northbound. A. Balingit, L. Canto, K. Cerda, R. Culibrina, J. David, D. Erispe, J. Helmuth, Y. Kaa, J. Marin, P. Marin, J. Osian, Y. Unsana. Curated by Ruel Caasi. Until Aug. 4 at Gallery Indigo. (Km. 6 Asin Rd., Tuba, Baguio)
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. (Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite)
✆ (046)434.5983
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.
THE HANS BACHER COLLECTION
Witness the genius of the award-winning German artist Hans Bacher, the production designer of the blockbuster Mulan (1998), as he exhibits the colorful journey behind the design of one of the most iconic films in the history of animation until Aug. 31. (College of St. Benilde's School of Design and Arts, Vito Cruz St., Malate, Manila)
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.
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