Foundation News

Mukhang Pera: Banknotes and Nation
A Lecture by Dr. Ambeth Ocampo

11 February 2012, 2:30 p.m.
Museum Foundation of the Philippines Hall
2/F National Art Gallery, P. Burgos Street, Manila

Dr. Ambeth Ocampo will make us take a closer look at the designs of our banknotes and coins and see how these represent our past, culture, and identity as a nation.

He is Chairman of the History Department at the Ateneo de Manila University and an internationally syndicated columnist. He has served as Chairman of the National Historical Institute since 2002-2010 and as Chairman of the National Commission of Culture and the Arts from 2005-2007. He is recipient of three National Book Awards for the Essay, Literary History, and Bibliography categories and is a critically and popularly acclaimed lecturer on Philippine history, culture, and the arts.

Lecture Fees: Php 200 for Regular attendees and Php 150 for MFPI members, students, teachers, and senior citizens. The fee is inclusive of entrance to the National Museum and a complimentary copy of Dr. Ambeth Ocampo’s book.

Kindly download and fill out the reply form and fax to 404 2685 / 523 9692 or email to inquiry@museumfoundationph.org. You may also text/call 02 6979509, 0949 3338211 (Elvie) or 0927 8484680 (Mae) to reserve slots.

The Sabado sa Museo Lecture Series are also made possible with the cooperation of The Consulate of the Republic of Angola, Luis Ablaza Holdings, Inc., and Security Bank.

Art In The Park
An Affordable Art Fair

Saturday, February 18, 2012
2:00 pm to 12 midnight

Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Artwork for Art in the Park 2012: “Birth” by Pam Yan-Santos, 2011

Visit MaARTe, showing some of the finest artisanal works in the country! On its second year, the event will showcase contemporary and antique jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, clay sculptures, glass and metal works, fashion accessories, and home accents, all crafted locally.

MaARTe 2011 runs October 21 to 23 at the SLab-Silverlens, Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City. Friday & Saturday sale hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

MaARTe 2011 is organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines to raise funds for programs that benefit art and culture in general and the National Museum in particular.

So spend an exciting few hours this weekend at the SLab and see our evolving heritage: crafts produced in time-honored traditions and contemporary pieces inspired by them!

MaARTe 2011: A Contemporary Arts & Crafts Fair

ART FLOOD 2011: 3-Day Art Sale

October 21 to 22, 10am to 6pm and October 23, 9am to 3pm
SLab and Silverlens Gallery
2/F YMC Building, 2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City

MaARTe 2011 is an exhibition and sale of some of the finest artisanal works in the country. On its second year, the event will showcase contemporary and antique jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, clay sculptures, glass and metal works, fashion accessories, and home accents, all crafted locally from indigenous materials.

MaARTe 2011 is organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines to raise funds for programs that benefit art and culture in general and the National Museum in particular.

Happening alongside MaARTe 2011 is Silverlens Gallery’s ART FLOOD 2011. ART FLOOD is a 3-day art sale where galleries and collectors sell modern and contemporary artworks. On its third year, ART FLOOD benefits Sagip Buhay Medical Foundation Lupus Fund for the patients of the Philippine General Hospital.

MaARTe and ART FLOOD will run from October 21 to 23 at the SLab – Silverlens Gallery, 2/F YMC Building, 2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City. From Friday to Saturday, sale hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

So spend an exciting few hours this weekend at the SLab – Silverlens Gallery and see our evolving heritage: arts and crafts produced in time-honored traditions and contemporary pieces inspired by them!

You can download the flyer from here (2.7Mb).

A Token of Our Friendship,
Philippine Photos of Male Affection,
First Half of the 20th Century
Curated by John Silva

Show Dates
June 29 – July 30, 2011

In A Token of Our Friendship, Philippine Photos of Male Affection, First Half of the 20th Century, both a book and an exhibition, collector and curator John Silva shares part of his collection of photographs accumulated through photo fairs, antique stores, family and friends. These selected photos explore male affections that are platonic, familial or romantic, among other forms.

The photographs were carefully selected by Silva, considering first that affection was indeed present. The clarity and quality of the photograph was a second factor for selection. Pictures were neither edited nor enhanced; Silva simply had to clean the grime off the photos.

Interesting in the film photographs are snippets of history from the photography studios to the elaborate props and backdrops they used to the American and European way of dressing by the Filipinos. The photographs, some of which are postcards,contain affectionate messages in English, Filipino and Spanish. It’s a reflection of how the country evolved through education and foreign influence as well as how meaningful these messages are. With the absence of advanced communication technology, “thinking of someone” or “asking someone to remember you”, are signs of strong affection.

The book includes more photos and historical information as well as Silva’s insights on these. The book is designed by Ige Ramos and includes its foreword by Silverlens Director, Isa Lorenzo. Partial sales of book and photos will benefit organizations promoting local HIV prevention.

A Token of Our Friendship, Philippine Photos of Male Affection, First Half of the 20th Century curated by John Silva opens on June 29, Wednesday, 6-9pm simultaneously with On the Radar: Six New Symptoms curated by Gary-Ross Pastrana featuring Catalina Africa, Dina Gadia, Gail Vicente, Marija Vicente, Ryan Villamael and Maria Jeona at SLab and Few and Far Between by Hanna Pettyjohn at 20SQUARE. The three shows will run until July 30.

John Silva will have an Artist Talk as a related Gallery Event on July 2, Saturday, 3- 5pm at Silverlens Gallery.This event is free of charge. To RSVP, please call 8160044 or email manage@silverlensphoto.com.

For inquiries, contact Silverlens Gallery at 2/F YMC Bldg. II, 2320 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati,816-0044, 0917- 5874011, or manage@silverlensphoto.com. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 10am– 7pm and Saturdays 1–6pm.

www.silverlensphoto.com / slab.silverlensphoto.com

Words by Jel Tordesillas; Images: from the collection of John Silva