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Requests for travelling
exhibits may be coursed through the Exhibition
and Education Programs Department.
FIGURING NARRATIVES: Letras y Figuras as Narratives
Letras y Figuras was an art
form popular in the late 19th to early 20th century. Whimsical figures
were used to spell out letters of a person's name. This exhibit features
reproductions of older Letras y Figuras pieces together with actual
works by contemporary artists.
THE CASE OF QUIAPO: Challenges in Revitalizing the City
The exhibit aims to assist
in the preservation and revitalization of the city tackling heritage
and urban issues in the city district of Quiapo. The exhibit format
is directed at young audiences.
CITY BEAUTIFUL? The Burnham Plan for Manila's
Urban Development
The exhibit focuses on the plans,
maps and photographs of what Danie Hudson Burnham did for Manila and
other cities. It also tackles issues on proper planning and stresses
the importance of the Burnham plan in the context of modernity and world
planning.
BARAY: Water in Khmer Arts and Culture
The exhibit showcases the roles
of water in Khmer life and how these roles are seen in the arts. It
consists of three sections: Water as Myth, Water as Power and Water
in Everyday life.
K na K
Featuring thirty-five colorful,
original artworks by members of Illustrator ng Kabataan (INK). The works
are the artists' visual interpretations of some Philippine folktales.
The collection focuses on Philippine values and traits, and introduces
to young Filipino stimulating bits of the country's indigenious literature.
The exhibition is accompanied by texts which are summary narratives
of pertinent Filipino folktales.
LIVING CULTURE: Contemporary Indian Textiles
and Fashi0n
This exhibit showcases innovative
contemporary fashion inspired by traditional Indian fabrics and weaving
traditions.
WOOD, STONES AND SHELLS: Traditional Filipino
Houses
This exhibit showcases black
and white photographs that showcase photography as an artwork while
presenting traditional colonial Spanish and American wood-and-stone
houses from several towns in the Philippines. The exhibition aims to
demonstrate Philippine excellence in architecture. Produced with a special
grant from the National Commission for Culture and Arts and the assistance
of Neal Oshima, Fernando Zialcita, Gilda Cordero-Fernando, Manuel Mañosa,
and Honrado Fernandez.
SANGGOL
This is an exhibition of 40
black and white photographs and drawing of babies with age 0-2 years.
The exhibition is accompanied by text on Philippine rhymes, riddles,
lullabies and adages on babies.
POOK PAMANA: Legacies of Filipino Workmanship
This is an exhibition that was
conceptualized to support UNESCO Philippines in its bid for recognition
of five Philippine heritage sites. The exhibition shows the Filipino's
rich heritage, and promotes concern for the conservation of structures
made by Filipinos. Produced with the assistance of Camera Club of the
Philippines and UNESCO.
RIZAL'S The Monkey and the Turtle
Reproductions of illustrations
depicting the tale of The Monkey and the Turtle created by Philippine
national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The exhibition aims to show another
facet of the hero, that of a skilled and witty artist. The interpretation
of a Philippine folktale foregrounds moral lessons. Produced with the
assistance of National Centennial Commission, Ambeth Ocampo, Virgilio
Almario and Adarna Books.
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