| Start: | Jun 28, '08 6:00p |
| Location: | Art Center SM Megamall, Bldg A, 4th floor. |
This exhibition showcases twenty-three paintings from the BPI Collection, including works from the estate of Grace Luna, wife of Andres Luna de San Pedro y Tavera, son of Juan Luna. On exhibit from 12 June to 31 August 2008 at the Third Floor Gallery of the Ayala Museum.
Juan Luna: Selected Paintings from the Bank of the Philippine Islands Collection is curated by Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo, Chairman of the National Historical Institute, who will soon be conferred the Officier in the Order of Arts and Letters by the Republic of France. BPI shares this collection with the public for the first time on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation.
Juan Luna is best known for historic and historical paintings like the Spoliarium and Blood Compact. These works are seen as expressions of the coming of the age of the Filipino and the birth of the Philippines as nation in the late 19th century. The exhibition will focus on the man behind the paintings by highlighting Luna’s overlooked works as well as studies and small works that were not intended for public display but reveal his creative process.
The show will also include portrait paintings from the Ayala Museum collection, and select works from private collections. Additional support is provided by Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc.
A gallery tour will be conducted by Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo on Saturday, 19 July 2008 at 11:00 am. Admission to the museum includes lecture.
3pm, June 28, 2008, Saturday
Drawing installation by BenCab
and
Book launch - BenCab: Nude Drawings
with text & commentary by Krip Yuson
Anvil Publishing Inc
*Books will be sold at a discounted price during the launch.
Signed monographs of the exhibit will also be available.
Related Images exhibit by BenCab runs until July 5, 2008
Visit silverlens gallery at 2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City, 816-0044, 0905-265-0873, manage@silverlensphoto.com. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 10am-7 pm, Saturday 1-6pm. www.silverlensphoto.com
Art in the Park features original paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures by promising art students and established visual artists.
Art after Dark is a relaxed evening affair featuring 6 interactive art spaces highlighting one-of-a-kind or specially selected pieces from different artists and art groups.
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines creates an exciting event for first-time buyers and experienced collectors to purchase original contemporary art by up-coming and celebrated artists. For the first time in its three years, Art in the Park will extend until evening but only after transforming into six interactive art spaces. Allow yourself to be wooed by an equally impressive line-up of artists and art groups showcasing one-of-a-kind pieces.
LOCATION:
Velasquez Park, Valero St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
FAIR HOURS:
June 28, 2008
Art in the Park: 8am – 2pm
Art after Dark: 5pm – 10pm
The Fete de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is a festival promoting music which began in France, but has spread to Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Britain, China, Morocco, Pakistan, India, Philippines, and other countries. Completely different from a music festival, the Fete de la Musique is above all a free popular fete, open to any participant (amateur or professional mucians) who wants to perform in it. This music day allows the expression of all styles of music in a cheerful atmosphere. It aims at a large audience, working to popularize musical practice for young and not so young people from all social backgrounds. It gives an opportunity to communicate and share a very special moment through music.
Free admission.
