Ayala Museum's June Offerings

School opening is just around the corner so for students and "students of life," take this opportunity to add to your knowledge about history and culture with Ayala Museum's June line-up of activities.

A Family for Democracy - this exhibit recalls, admires, empathizes and appreciates Ninoy and Cory Aquino and their family's quest for freedom and democracy that the country now cherishes. Exhibit ongoing until August 7 at the 2/F Glass Lane.

Revolution Revisited Tour - this popular exhibit featuring photographs of the EDSA revolution by Kim Komenich is now on its fifth stopover for its nationwide tour. Catch it at Market! Market! Bonifacio Global City until June 12. Visit Ayala Museum's website (http://www.ayalamuseum.org/) for the full schedule of the exhibit tour.

El Guernica: Deconstrucción - A pool of works by 51 Filipino and Spanish contemporary artists collectively holds a dialogue with Pablo Picasso's painting, Guernica. Opens on June 7 at the G/F Gallery, this is in partnership with the Embassy of Spain, supported by Instituto de Turismo de España, Indra Sistemas, and Mapfre Insular Corp.

Eric Legnini Trio Live in Manila - As a trio, this jazz band from France has a superb musical relationship -- holding down a solid beat, developing intricate rhythms and performing effective and inventive solos. Happening on June 16, 8 pm, at the G/F Lobby, it is presented by Alliance Française de Manille and the French Embassy. Admission is free.

Design Talks: Jason Magbanua - Now more than a decade into the industry, the caliber Magbanua has set for wedding videography has garnered him widespread acclaim in and out of the country, and a demand of at least 100 productions per year. Hear his talk on June 18, 1:30 pm, at the G/F Lobby.

Rizal @ 150: Balik sa Bayan - An interactive outdoor installation, exhibited in partnership with Team Manila, comprised of around 50 cardboard balikbayan boxes with text and imagery about Jose Rizal and his journey, rekindling messages on nationhood and heroism. Opens on June 25 at the Museum Plaza.

History Comes Alive! Mukhang Pera: Banknotes and Nation with Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo - Now on its 2nd year, this lecture series presents history with a combination of wit and rigorous research, making speaker Dr. Ambeth Ocampo the most popular and widely-read historian in the country today. In this installment on June 25, 3 pm, at the G/F Lobby, he will discuss the not-so-hidden stories told by the faces of the Philippine Pesos banknotes.

Everywhere We Shoot! - this exhibit featuring creative portraits from one of Manila's most dynamic photography studios will be open until June 17 at the 3/F Glass lane.

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.

Ayala Muesum is open from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 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.