Cover Ayala Museum to showcase the works of Ang Kiukok, Jose Rizal, and Victorio Edades (Photo: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (neg. no. LC-USZ62-43453)
Ayala Museum to showcase the works of Ang Kiukok, Jose Rizal, and Victorio Edades (Photo: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (neg. no. LC-USZ62-43453)
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Eleven works from respected Filipino artists await Ayala Museum visitors this May. This is how you can access this exhibition
Much of Filipino contemporary art is shaped and inspired by some of the greatest visionaries, such as cubist, surrealist, and expressionist painter Ang Kiukok, the Father of Philippine modernism Victorio Edades, and even writer and polymath José Rizal.
The legacy of these maestros continues to resonate in modern times. Artists today draw inspiration from their innovative approaches and fearless pursuit of themes that define and explore our culture.
In this light, Ayala Museum, in collaboration with AIA Philippines, opened the Unraveling the AIA Philippines Art Collection exhibition. This art display will showcase 11 works from Kiukok, Edades, and Rizal for free from April 23 to May 26.
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Originally hung and commissioned for the former PhilAm Life Building along UN Avenue in Manila, this is the first time these works have been exhibited publicly.
“We’re so glad to bring this special opportunity for the public to see, for the first time, the works of some of the best Filipino visual artists for free. These masters have made such important contributions to the development of Filipino visual art, and we’re very thankful to AIA Philippines for choosing Ayala Museum as the venue to showcase their art collection,” said Mariles Gustilo, Senior Director of Ayala Museum.
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Above Ang Kiukok (Photo: Presidential Museum and Library/Flickr)
Ang Kiukok (Photo: Presidential Museum and Library/Flickr)
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President of Ayala Foundation Tony Lambino said that this particular selection represents Filipino works from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
“The development of this Filipino heritage has been distinct, but at the same time able to flow with and stand out in the overall global art scene.”
Ten works can be viewed at the second floor Changing Gallery of Ayala Museum while Galo Ocampo’s stained-glass work Sarimanok can be viewed in the museum’s Main Lobby. Everyone is eligible for free admission.
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