Metropolitan Museum of Manila

[UPCOMING PROGRAM] Join us for a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of two extraordinary artists through the reminiscences of a man who knew them both. 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗥. 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼, the renowned public historian, newspaper columnist and author, shares memories of his encounters with 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆-𝗛𝗼 and 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹.

23 November 2024
4:00-5:30 PM
3/F South Gallery

Walk-ins are welcome!

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗥. 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼 is a Filipino public historian, academic, cultural administrator, journalist, author, and independent curator, best known for his writings on José Rizal and Philippine history through his bi-weekly column, “Looking Back,” in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

He was Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (2002-2011) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (2005-2007). A collector of Filipiniana and Philippine art, Ocampo donated his collection to the Ateneo Art Gallery, which named a wing in his honor. He currently sits on advisory boards of institutions like the Ateneo Art Gallery, Ayala Museum, BenCab Museum, Lopez Museum, and the President Elpidio Quirino Foundation.

Ocampo is also a Professor of History at Ateneo de Manila University, a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer at De La Salle University, and a Professorial Lecturer at the University of the Philippines (Baguio).

🧵 Join us for a hands-on Bracelet Making Workshop inspired by the art of Maedeup (Korean Knots)! 🇰🇷 ✨

Be part of the upcoming exhibit and learn the intricate techniques behind this timeless craft. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

📅 November 22-23
📍 2nd Floor, North Gallery, The M, Metropolitan Museum of Manila
🔗 bit.ly/MaedeupKoreanKnotsWorkshopRegistration
*Limited slots so make sure you sign up and kindly wait for our confirmation e-mail.

Celebrate art, culture, and creativity with us! 🌺🪢

✨ Unravel the Art of Maedeup! ✨

We are excited to invite you to the special exhibition, showcasing the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of traditional Korean knotting art.

📍 2nd Floor North Gallery, Museum of Manila , BGC
📅 November 22 ~ January 29, Tues-Fri 11AM-6PM | Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM
*No entrance fee, on-site registration essential.

Mark your calendars and experience the artistry that has been passed down through generations. 🪡🌸

[UPCOMING PROGRAM] Join us for an open conversation about our featured artist, 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹, and her life in her beloved adopted home of Paris. Filmmaker 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼 will share anecdotes from his encounters with Nena during her time there, and show excerpts from the film he compiled from his interviews with her.

Don’t miss this chance to gain unique and insightful perspectives on the life and work of our pioneering abstract artist at the peak of her career.

Register onsite or online: https://tinyurl.com/nenasaguiliknew

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼 is a filmmaker, film historian, and a faculty member at the U.P. Film Institute, University of the Philippines - Diliman. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Cinema Studies from New York University as a Fulbright-Hays scholar and obtained a Certificate in Film from Paris as a French Government scholar. His prizewinning works include 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨, and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘹 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘪. His thesis film on Nena Saguil was created while studying filmmaking in Paris.

An advocate of alternative cinema, Deocampo has led workshops and classes that have produced a new generation of filmmakers in short films, experimental cinema, and documentaries. He has organized film festivals that promoted alternative cinema and served as a jury member for various local and international film festivals. Deocampo’s accolades include Spain’s highest award for culture, the Casa Asia Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

He currently chairs the UNESCO Philippines 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 Committee.

Material Inspirations: The Nena Saguil I Knew | Metropolitan Museum of Manila

[UPCOMING PROGRAM] Join us for a conversation with our guest speakers, Curator Patrick Flores and Art Critic Cid Reyes, as they explore the artistic journeys and profound contributions of two distinguished Philippine artists, Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil. This discussion will offer insights into their influence on the art world, honoring the legacy of Philippine art and culture.

Confirm your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3YCN32t

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 is the Deputy Director of Curatorial and Research at the National Gallery Singapore and a Professor of Art Studies at the University of the Philippines. He is also the Director of the Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN). Flores has published widely on Philippine and Southeast Asian art history, art criticism, and art theory. He was a Guest Scholar at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles (2014), curated the Philippine Pavilion at the 2015 Venice Biennale ("Tie a String Around the World"), served as the Artistic Director of the 2019 Singapore Biennale, and curated the Taiwan Pavilion at the 2022 Venice Biennale.

Ceasar Victor P. Reyes, also known as 𝗖𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀, is a notable Filipino art critic and a modern and contemporary visual artist. Trained at De La Salle University, the Academia di Belle Arti in Rome, and the City Literary Institute in London, he has authored several influential books on Philippine art, highlighting acclaimed national artists. In 1978, he received the Art Criticism Award from the Art Association of the Philippines and was named Art Critic of the Year by Art Manila. From 1995 to 2004, he wrote the weekly column Gallery-Hopping in TODAY Magazine, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Creative Guild. His artworks have been acquired by prominent national art collections, including Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Permanent Art Collection, and he has contributed writings on institutional art collections, such as those of BPI and MADE (Metrobank), among others.

[OPENING SOON] Material Inspirations | Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil

𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 unites the works of Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil, two groundbreaking Filipino artists who transformed modern art in the Philippines. Born in 1914 and classmates at the University of the Philippines, both women pursued distinctive paths that broke barriers in a male-dominated art world.

Curated by Patrick Flores, the exhibition highlights each artist’s signature technique—egg tempera for Anita, pen-and-ink for Nena—bringing their expressive styles to life.

The exhibition opens to the public on 9 November (Saturday).

[ADVISORY] To all our visitors: Here is The M's holiday viewing schedule for November.

The museum will be taking a short break for Halloween on November 1, 2, and 3 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), and we'll also be closed on our regular day off, November 4 (Monday).

If you have any questions about registration, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thanks, and we can't wait to see you soon!

The results are in! Now that the SIBOL exhibition has wrapped up, we can finally share the total number of rags it took Raffy Napay to create MANAnahi (Legacy of a Seamstress) ... a whopping 7,435!

A huge congratulations to , who guessed 7,000! Keep an eye on your IG inbox for a message from us.

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun.

[ADVISORY] Due to the weather, the museum will be closing early today at 3:00 PM. We hope you stay safe and dry!

[ADVISORY] The museum is closed today due to inclement weather. Please expect an email from our staff regarding rescheduling if you booked a visit. Keep safe and dry ☔️

Have you visited The M lately? If so, you’ve probably been greeted by some friendly faces! Our awesome August 2024 Audience Development interns—Tourism majors from Jose Rizal University—have been making your experience extra welcoming. But as their internship wraps up, we're excited to welcome a fresh new crew of interns to keep the good vibes going ✨

[𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬] STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM under Audience Development team - OCTOBER 2024

Number of available posts: 10-12 positions
Application period: Until 21 October 2024, Monday
Results: Latest 23 October 2024, Wednesday
Onboarding/Start of internship: TBC, earliest 26 October 2024, Saturday
End of internship: Earliest will be third week of December 2024, depending on student's schedule
Minimum total hours: 200 hours
Maximum total hours: 600 hours

For inquiries and application submissions, send documents to [email protected]

Subject line: The M Internship Application - OCT 2024 [FULL NAME]

Please include your:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Recommendation letter from teacher or school internship adviser if applicable

Read the guidelines here: https://bit.ly/AudDevInternshipOct2024

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠

🔹️We had an unexpected and exciting guest at the museum recently—National Artist Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera! Here he is standing proudly beside his work, "Dance Form IV", a beautiful relief print and collage on misu paper from 2010, showcased in the Chances of Contact exhibition.

🔹️Our dedicated museum security guard, Reynaldo Castro, takes a moment to admire Felix M. Miguel's "Bahay Kubo't, Kahit Munti ang Halaman Doon ay Sari-Sari", an oil on canvas piece from 1989, part of the SIBOL exhibition.

🔹️ BINI Maloi made it to the museum just before closing! Here, she poses next to "Between Heaven and Earth", a vibrant acrylic on canvas work by Arlosto Dale Bagtas from 2020. What a way to end the day! "𝘏𝘶𝘸𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘸𝘪..."

🔹️The second group of Metrobank employees enjoyed a weekend guided tour, captured here alongside the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) team, led by Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) President, Aniceto Sobrepeña.

Join us in celebrating Museums and Galleries Month at The M! Explore our free and paid exhibitions—we can't wait to welcome you. We are open from Tuesdays to Fridays (11AM to 6PM) and Saturdays to Sundays (10AM to 6PM). Register online (link in bio) or walk in and register on site.

‘Chances of Contact: Contemporary Prints from the Philippines and Singapore’: A masterful curation organised by STPI and The M The prolific art of contemporary prints of Filipinos and Singaporeans takes centre stage in this exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (The M)