Immerse in Arts and Culture this Summer 2

Ayala Museum announced its line-up for May 2011 so take this chance to immerse yourselves in some art and culture in the remaining days of summer.

KM 0 Side by Side: Photo and Video Projects in Public Spaces - this partnership of the Embassy of France in the Philippines brings to the heart of Makati compelling images by Charles Fréger, Jake Versoza and Raya Martin, plus pictures from the Niépce Museum in France, one of the oldest museums devoted to photography and its history. This exhibition, from May 5 - 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Ayala Museum Plaza, is in line with the KM 0 public art display in Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Curator's Talk with François Cheval - the director of Niépce Museum will address the way western photographers paid attention to face and bodies in 19th century photography on May 5, 5:00 pm, at the Ground Floor Gallery.


Unwetter/Thunderstorm: Panel Discussion - on May 9, 3:00 pm at the Ground Floor Gallery, prominent environmentalists and climatology experts discuss the aspects and implications of climate change and how we all can play a part in nature's recovery.

This preceeds the opening of the Unwetter/Thunderstorm Audio-Visual Exhibition, opening on May 10, that will feature multimedia works by 12 international artists, all commenting on climate change.


Revolution Revisited Tour - this popular exhibit featuring photographs of the EDSA revolution by Kim Komenich travels to Trinoma Mall for the first half of May and will transfer to Market! Market! before the month ends. Visit Ayala Museum's website (http://www.ayalamuseum.org/) for the full schedule of the exhibit tour.


st'ART Summer Art Workshops for Children - Beginning May 3, kids will surely enjoy the various art activities lined up on all Tuesdays and Thursdays of May. Visit Ayala Museum's website for the full schedule.


Presidential Propaganda and Political Imagery as Explained by Manuel L. Quezon III - on May 14, 3 pm, at the Ground Floor Lobby, the renowned political columnist and "explainer" will hold a lecture on the generations of official Presidential portraits and how its political imagery prove fascinating snapshots of the country's national evolution. It is the first of a 4-part lecture series with Quezon. Visit Ayala Museum's website for the full schedule.


The Colina Serrano Quartet Live in Manila - presented together with the Spanish Embassy in Manila, the Colina Serrano Quartet offers a unique journey into sound, combining jazz with various Latin American rhythms. Admission is free with limited seating.


The Diorama Experience - view 60 dioramas at the 2/F Gallery depicting turning points in Philippine history.

Pioneers of Philippine Art - enjoy one hundred years of art through the works of Luna, Amorsolo and Zobel at the 3/F Gallery.

Crossroads of Civilization - have a look back at our precolonial and colonial history at the 4/F Gallery.

Shop

The book Philippine Ancestral Gold is now available at the museum shop. It is a publication of the Gold of Ancestors: Pre-Colonial Treasures in the Philippines.


From May 3 to June 12, the Ayala Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Ayala Museum is located at Makati Avenue corner De la Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City, beside Greenbelt 4. For inquiries, please call (632) 757-7117 to 21 local 24 or 35 or email at museum_inquiry@ayalamuseum.org.