Traveling Exhibitions

Requests for travelling exhibits may be coursed through the Exhibition and Education Programs Department.

FIGURING NARRATIVES: Letras y Figuras as Narratives

Letras y Figuras was an art form popular in the late 19th to early 20th century. Whimsical figures were used to spell out letters of a person's name. This exhibit features reproductions of older Letras y Figuras pieces together with actual works by contemporary artists.

THE CASE OF QUIAPO: Challenges in Revitalizing the City

The exhibit aims to assist in the preservation and revitalization of the city tackling heritage and urban issues in the city district of Quiapo. The exhibit format is directed at young audiences.

CITY BEAUTIFUL? The Burnham Plan for Manila's Urban Development

The exhibit focuses on the plans, maps and photographs of what Danie Hudson Burnham did for Manila and other cities. It also tackles issues on proper planning and stresses the importance of the Burnham plan in the context of modernity and world planning.

BARAY: Water in Khmer Arts and Culture

The exhibit showcases the roles of water in Khmer life and how these roles are seen in the arts. It consists of three sections: Water as Myth, Water as Power and Water in Everyday life.

K na K

Featuring thirty-five colorful, original artworks by members of Illustrator ng Kabataan (INK). The works are the artists' visual interpretations of some Philippine folktales. The collection focuses on Philippine values and traits, and introduces to young Filipino stimulating bits of the country's indigenious literature. The exhibition is accompanied by texts which are summary narratives of pertinent Filipino folktales.

LIVING CULTURE: Contemporary Indian Textiles and Fashi0n

This exhibit showcases innovative contemporary fashion inspired by traditional Indian fabrics and weaving traditions.

WOOD, STONES AND SHELLS: Traditional Filipino Houses

This exhibit showcases black and white photographs that showcase photography as an artwork while presenting traditional colonial Spanish and American wood-and-stone houses from several towns in the Philippines. The exhibition aims to demonstrate Philippine excellence in architecture. Produced with a special grant from the National Commission for Culture and Arts and the assistance of Neal Oshima, Fernando Zialcita, Gilda Cordero-Fernando, Manuel Mañosa, and Honrado Fernandez.

SANGGOL

This is an exhibition of 40 black and white photographs and drawing of babies with age 0-2 years. The exhibition is accompanied by text on Philippine rhymes, riddles, lullabies and adages on babies.

POOK PAMANA: Legacies of Filipino Workmanship

This is an exhibition that was conceptualized to support UNESCO Philippines in its bid for recognition of five Philippine heritage sites. The exhibition shows the Filipino's rich heritage, and promotes concern for the conservation of structures made by Filipinos. Produced with the assistance of Camera Club of the Philippines and UNESCO.

RIZAL'S The Monkey and the Turtle

Reproductions of illustrations depicting the tale of The Monkey and the Turtle created by Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The exhibition aims to show another facet of the hero, that of a skilled and witty artist. The interpretation of a Philippine folktale foregrounds moral lessons. Produced with the assistance of National Centennial Commission, Ambeth Ocampo, Virgilio Almario and Adarna Books.