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.

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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.

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.