As the Philippines returns to the Venice Art Biennale in Italy, our national pavilion will be at the Arsenale, one of the main exhibition spaces. It will open May 13 and run through Nov. 26.
Arsenale, one of Europe’s largest shipyards during medieval times, has been re-purposed to hold Venice’s art and architecture biennales.
The centuries of colonial rule and the decades of continuing diaspora have shaped the Filipino identity—a point of discussion in The Spectre of Comparison, the Philippine Pavilion for the 57th International Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.
The 57th International Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia titled VIVA ARTE VIVA curated by Christine Macel focuses on art and artists and the Philippine Pavilion responds to this call, said Senator Loren Legarda.
Filipino artists, thinkers, and cultural workers are now preparing for the opening of the Philippine Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Art Biennale. Led by curator Joselina Cruz, the exhibit titled The Spectre of Comparison features Filipino artists Lani Maestro and Manuel Ocampo to represent the nation in the prestigious global art exhibition.
Senator Loren Legarda
Privilege Speech on the Palarong Pambansa 2017
3 May 2017 | Senate Session Hall
Mr. President,
The 60th Palarong Pambansa recently concluded in my home province, Antique, and I stand here today to express my gratitude to everyone involved and to commit my continuing support for sports development in our country.
I wish to congratulate all the participants—from the winning region, NCR and to all the student-athletes from all regions. It was a proud moment for me to see our young, talented […]