Jorge B. Vargas Museum

It aims to preserve its collection donated by Jorge B. Vargas and conducts research, exhibitions, publications, and educational programs. The Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center houses a museum, archives, and library devoted to the Philippine history, art, and culture from the late 19th century until the post-war era. Its main beneficiaries are students, faculty, researchers and scholars of the Philippines and Asia.
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“Place of Region in the Contemporary” Initial project of the Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN)

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“Place of Region in the Contemporary” is the initial project of the Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN). The project will open on 8 December 2017 at Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines. Continue reading →

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DEVOUR | Katti Sta. Ana

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UP Vargas Museum opens Katti Sta. Ana’s exhibition titled Devour on 3 November, Friday at the 3F Galleries of the museum. Reception of the show will happen on 9 November, Thursday at 6pm. For the latest information regarding the show, please check the exhibition’s Facebook event page. Continue reading →

GREEN GO HOME

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Green Go Home Tomas Vu and Rirkrit Tiravanija with Buen Abrigo, Mike Adrao, Renz Lee, Gabby Nazareno, Archie Oclos, Iggy Rodriguez, and Jo Tanierla 13 Oct–18 Nov 2017 at the 1F Galleries | Opening reception on 13 Oct (Friday) at 4pm Described as “social sculpture,” the project dwells on, magnifies, and renders the gesture of … Continue reading →

>upgrade | Homo sapiens sapiens | Yan Abeledo

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UP Vargas Museum opens Yan Abeledo’s exhibition titled >upgrade | Homo sapiens sapiens on 3 October, Tuesday, 6pm at the 3F Galleries of the museum. >upgrade | Homo sapiens sapiens looks into how our species continues to develop through the potential of artificial human organ transplantation. By utilizing discarded laboratory materials (donated by the Practical … Continue reading →

RITUALS OF INVASION AND RESISTANCE | Norberto Roldan

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RITUALS OF INVASION AND RESISTANCE Survey of Installation Works 1992-2017 Norberto Roldan 2 September to 5 October 2017 1F Galleries UP Vargas Museum UP Vargas Museum, in cooperation with Silverlens, opens Rituals of Invasion and Resistance, a solo exhibition by Norberto “Peewee” Roldan at the 1F Galleries on 2 September, Saturday, at 6 in the … Continue reading →

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@upvargasmuseum and @metmuseummanila open two new shows on 21 April, Saturday, 4:00 p.m at the ground floor galleries of the MET. "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection" and "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" feature the comprehensive collection of the Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Drawing reference from the collection’s roots, "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection” examines the artworks and archives that comprise the Vargas Museum collection, and Jorge B. Vargas’ place in the history of Philippine art and culture. Fascination, a translation of his compound fondly called Kawilihan, not only alludes to Vargas’ instinct, habit and passion for collecting, but also includes the word “nation,” a discourse relevant to him at a time when he was both a government official and a collector. "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" explores how the collections of the Vargas Museum and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas interconnect, and the historical context that surrounds their respective formations. Framed by the years when Vargas was appointed Mayor of Manila, until the time when he became Regent of the University of the Philippines, the period also marks the emergence of both the modern and the so-called “Mabini Art” from Manila before, during, and after the Pacific War. "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection" and "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" will run until July 21, 2018 For more information, please contact the Metropolitan Museum of Manila at 708.7829 or send an email to info@metmuseum.ph.
@upvargasmuseum and @metmuseummanila open two new shows on 21 April, Saturday, 4:00 p.m at the ground floor galleries of the MET. "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection" and "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" feature the comprehensive collection of the Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Drawing reference from the collection’s roots, "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection” examines the artworks and archives that comprise the Vargas Museum collection, and Jorge B. Vargas’ place in the history of Philippine art and culture. Fascination, a translation of his compound fondly called Kawilihan, not only alludes to Vargas’ instinct, habit and passion for collecting, but also includes the word “nation,” a discourse relevant to him at a time when he was both a government official and a collector. "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" explores how the collections of the Vargas Museum and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas interconnect, and the historical context that surrounds their respective formations. Framed by the years when Vargas was appointed Mayor of Manila, until the time when he became Regent of the University of the Philippines, the period also marks the emergence of both the modern and the so-called “Mabini Art” from Manila before, during, and after the Pacific War. "Fascination with Filipiniana: The Vargas Museum Collection" and "In the Wake of War and the Modern: Manila, 1941 to 1961" will run until July 21, 2018 For more information, please contact the Metropolitan Museum of Manila at 708.7829 or send an email to info@metmuseum.ph.
Christmas Eve, Emilio G. Santiago, 1942 opens on Tuesday, 10 April, with a public reception on Saturday, 14 April at 4pm. The project follows through the Art History Series that tries to curate works of the Vargas Museum according to art-historical methods. Earlier efforts zeroed in on the thematic, monographic, and diachronic approaches.
Christmas Eve, Emilio G. Santiago, 1942 opens on Tuesday, 10 April, with a public reception on Saturday, 14 April at 4pm. The project follows through the Art History Series that tries to curate works of the Vargas Museum according to art-historical methods. Earlier efforts zeroed in on the thematic, monographic, and diachronic approaches.
UP Vargas Museum, in cooperation with ARCHIVO 1984, presents Vic Delotavo: Posters for Philippine Cinema on 14 April, Saturday, 4pm at the 1F Galleries of the museum. Reception is open to the public. Image: "Paalam… Bukas Na Ang Kasal Ko!" directed and written by Emmanuel “Maning” Barloza, Regal Films, 1986 #SnookySerna #RichardGomez
The 2018 Summer Art Workshops by Fernando B. Sena resume on 10 April. Registration is ongoing. The workshops are for kids (8+), teens, and adults. Schedule: Every Tuesday 9-11:30am (Beginner) 2:30-5pm (Advanced) Each level is a total of eight sessions. For details, please contact Mr. Sena at 376-2196 or 0918-951-9989 or the Vargas (Glenn/Linda) at 928-1927 during office hours.

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