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.

Immerse in Arts and Culture this Summer

Another good way to spend summer is to visit places where you can learn from, such as a museum. Why not drop by the Ayala Museum one afternoon after a leisure stroll or a shopping spree in the Greenbelt area?

Here are what's in store for you at the Ayala Museum this month of April:


Looking In: Araceli Limcaco-Dans Retrospective - this retrospective exhibit, until May 1 at the G/F Gallery, 3/F Glasslane and Luna & Amorsolo Rooms, gathers a total of 185 portraits, still life paintings, drawings, prints as well as works in various media from the Philippine Women's University, Ateneo de Manila University, several private collections and the family's collection.

The exhibit will be accompanied by a lecture by the spotlighted artist and art educator hereself, Araceli Limcaco-Dans on April 30.


Revolution Revisited Tour - this popular exhibit featuring photographs of the EDSA revolution by Kim Komenich stops over at Glorietta 4 on its nationwide tour and will be there until April 18. Visit Ayala Museum website (http://www.ayalamuseum.org/) for the full schedule of the exhibit tour.


Design Talks: Everywhere We Shoot! - Design Talks is a lecture series that highlights pioneering Filipino creative professionals and this April 16 will feature the dynamic duo of Ryan Vergara and Garovs Garovillo, whose portfolio flaunts an inimitable style through photography, fashion, and graphic design.


L'arc en Ciel Atelier - a painting exhibit until April 26 at the 2/F ArtistSpace featuring the works of Carla Kim, Connie Quirino, Stella Kim and Alfred Galura.

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. Because Holy Week is just around the corner, please take note of Ayala Museum's holiday schedule. The museum will be closed on the following dates: April 21, Maundy Thursday; April 22, Good Friday; and April 23, Black Saturday. Museum operations will resume on April 24, Easter Sunday.

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.