Cover Here are our favourite merch from the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Here are our favourite merch from the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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Art House and Ateneo Art Gallery have teamed up to bring fine and dandy collectibles and keepsakes from the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection. Here’s a sneak peek and where to get them
Art is more accessible when incorporated into objects that are otherwise ordinary. When Art House and Ateneo Art Gallery (AAG) joined forces, it wasn’t simply a matter of slapping sketches onto souvenirs, it was a thoughtful fusion of heritage and utility to honour the legacy of Fernando Zóbel.
Since its inception in 2022, Art House has been nudging Filipino art out of the gallery and into the lives of curious passersby. It does so through public installations, exhibitions or cleverly crafted merchandise such as the ones consumers can now find inside the gallery when they explore the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection.
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Above AAG Director and Chief Curator, Ma Victoria “Boots” Herrera and Art House founder Carlo Pineda (Photo: Jove Moya)
Above AAG Director and Chief Curator, Ma Victoria “Boots” Herrera and Art House founder Carlo Pineda (Photo: Jove Moya)
AAG Director and Chief Curator, Ma Victoria “Boots” Herrera and Art House founder Carlo Pineda (Photo: Jove Moya)
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“Art House is proudly rooted in the Philippines and so everything we do is centred on telling stories about our country. Our initiative with Ateneo Art Gallery brings art closer to the younger generation by making it more accessible and affordable. That, for us, is a crucial part of this endeavour,” says Art House founder Carlo Pineda.
He adds that it is incredibly meaningful that this latest collaboration celebrates the works of Zóbel. “We’re not only honouring his legacy, but also creating new ways to educate and engage the next generation of art lovers. That’s one of our guiding goals: to make art more available, more tangible and more relevant for young people.”
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Above Fernando Zóbel’s travel sketches
Fernando Zóbel’s travel sketches
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Travel Sketches by Fernando Zóbel
Travel sketches by the artist, created while he was travelling around the Northern region of the country were the chosen artworks featured for the Centennial Collection. AAG’s Director and Chief Curator, Ma. Victoria “Boots” Herrera elaborates, “Zóbel left behind many notebooks containing drawings. Most of them are now in Spain, but there is one notebook in the AAG that showcases drawings from his Ilocos travels.”
“It is important for us to emphasize the importance of drawings and other artistic practices that are often overlooked,” Herrera emphasises Sketches by Zóbel featured in the Centennial Collection include: Batac Funeral, Glan Soldier, Cabugao, Paoay Church, Sta Lucia and Dr Buenaventura. These sketches reveal another facet of the artist that was dedicated to bring academic research on Philippine art and culture.
Below are merch from the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection:
Acrylic Coaster
Above Acrylic coasters as part of the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Acrylic coasters as part of the Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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A sleek, functional tribute to modern Philippine art, these acrylic coasters will make your tea or coffee times feel just a touch more inspired.
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Japanese Umbrella
Above The handle of the Japanese umbrella, a merch for Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Above The opened Japanese umbrella features Batac Funeral (Photo: Before Deadlines)
The handle of the Japanese umbrella, a merch for Fernando Zóbel Centennial Collection (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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A poignant scene, reimagined in motion: Zóbel’s Batac Funeral sketch unfolds across the canopy of a Japanese umbrella.
Trifold Umbrella
Above A trifold umbrella also features Zóbel’s sketches (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Above Bring it anywhere! A trifold umbrella also features Zóbel's sketches (Photo: Before Deadlines)
A trifold umbrella also features Zóbel’s sketches (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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For people who are always on the go, this trifold umbrella is as practical as it is eye-catching. When opened, it reveals another one of Zóbel’s Batac Funeral sketches, a captivating sketch that’s sure to turn heads and spark conversation.
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Placemat
Above Dine with grace using these Zóbel placemats (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Dine with grace using these Zóbel placemats (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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Dine with grace and intention using these Zóbel placemats. Each piece brings a quiet sophistication to your table, transforming everyday meals into moments of reflection and art appreciation.
Laptop Stand/Holder
Above Put your laptop on this Zóbel holder (Photo: Before Deadlines)
Put your laptop on this Zóbel holder (Photo: Before Deadlines)
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Find inspiration in every task with this Zóbel laptop holder, thoughtfully designed to elevate both your device and your workspace.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
