MANILA, Philippines - The Lopez Museum and Library, in a technology partnership with Samsung, holds “Propaganda,” which is on view until May 30 at the Lopez Museum, ground floor, Benpres Bldg., Meralco cor. Exchange Rd., Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
The show fleshes out the idea of myth-making and its capacity to inspire change or derail genuine national progress. Using state-of-the-art Samsung equipment and programming to enhance the museum-going experience through digital technology, “Propaganda” challenges not just our notions of art and history, but also how we view museums and libraries.
For information, call 631-2417 or email lmmpasig@gmail.com.
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Poklong Anading at Alliance Total Gallery
1335 Mabini Gallery, the Alliance Française de Manille, with the support of the Embassy of France and Centre Intermondes, present Poklong Anading’s “Hit or Miss is a Hit,” which is on view until March 13 at Alliance Total Gallery, Alliance Française de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air II, Makati City.
For details, visit alliancefrancaisedemanille.
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‘Ethos, Bathos, Pathos’ at UP Vargas Museum
The UP Vargas Museum, Project Bakawan and Planting Rice present “Ethos, Bathos, Pathos,” which is slated from Feb. 12 to March. 14 at the 1F Galleries of UP Vargas Museum, UP Diliman, QC.
The show is divided into three sections, each representing a part of a whole: Ethos, the soul; Bathos, the physical body; and Pathos, the interpretation of a pumping heart. Ethos includes Tommy Haffalla’s photographs depicting the everyday lfie of indigenous people in the mountain province as well as a weekly performance of composer Jonas Baes. Bathos presents the installation work of Junyee. Pathos transforms the museum’s space into a demarcated area, which houses various autonomous projects that serve as a meeting point, workshop space, lounge and bibliotheque.
For information, call 928-1927 or email vargasmuseum@gmail.com.
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‘HeART’ at Mendez Big and Small
Mendez Big and Small Gallery presents a Valentine group show titled “HeArt,” which is slated from Feb. 12 to 24 at Mendez Big and Small, fourth floor, The Artwalk, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City.
For inquiries, call or SMS 0917-8482691.
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Mark Andy Garcia, Kurt Gloria and Buboy Canafranca at West Gallery
Mark Andy Garcia, Kurt Gloria and Buboy Canafrana hold simultaneous shows — “Blessings In Disguise,” “Lost Bowel Movement,” and “Paper Trail,” respectively — which are on view until Feb. 15 at West Gallery, West Ave., QC.
For inquiries, call 411-0336 or visit www.westgallery.org.
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Jeline Laporga and James Salarda at Kaida Contemporary
Jeline Laporga and James Salarda delve into human experience, life expectations and reality in “Not All Apples Are Red,” which is on view until Feb. 22 at Kaida Contemporary, 45 Scout Madrinan St., South Triangle, QC.
For details, call 709-0289, SMS 0927-9297129 or email kaida529@yahoo.com.ph.
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Neal Oshima at UE
The University of the East presents “Pagkaing Filipino,” a culinary-themed exhibit featuring the works of Neal Oshima, with text by food writer Michaela Fenix.
For inquiries, call 735-5471 loc. 441 or visit www.ue.edu.ph.