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.

Jorge B. Vargas Museum has written 318 posts for Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center

Pagburo at Pag-alsa: Natural Depictions and Illustrated Prophecies (Gelacio, 1910) | Jo Tanierla

Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum ⋅ September 25, 2020 ⋅ Leave a comment

Pagburo at Pag-alsa: Natural Depictions and Illustrated Prophecies (Gelacio, 1910) Jo Tanierla 9 October – 12 December 2020 3F and 3F Galleries UP Vargas Museum The UP Vargas Museum, in partnership with Tin-aw Gallery, presents Pagburo at Pag-alsa: Natural Depictions and Illustrated Prophecies (Gelacio, 1910) an exhibition by Jo Tanierla, curated by Carlo Paulo Pacolor. … Continue reading →

Seeking Balance: A Tumba-Tumba Proof-of-Concept Museum Show | CANVAS

Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum ⋅ September 2, 2020 ⋅ Leave a comment

Seeking Balance CANVAS (The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development) 3 September – 3 October 2020 1F and 3F Galleries UP Vargas Museum UP Vargas Museum, in cooperation with The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS), presents Seeking Balance: A Tumba-Tumba Proof-of-Concept Museum Show, the organization’s 15th anniversary exhibition, on … Continue reading →

Open Call: proposals for a free online Curatorial Development Workshop

Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum ⋅ August 15, 2020 ⋅ 2 Comments

Curatorial Development Workshop: Open Call and Launch The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), the Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN), and the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum announce an Open Call for proposals for a free online Curatorial Development Workshop to be held on October 21, 23 and 24, 2020 via a digital platform. The Workshop, the … Continue reading →

Kwarantin | Junyee

Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum ⋅ July 23, 2020 ⋅ Leave a comment

Kwarantin Junyee virtual opening: 16 July, Thursday | 6 PM, Vargas Museum front lawn Click here to go to the Facebook event page of the exhibition for the latest updates. The UP Vargas Museum virtually presents Kwarantin, a new installation work by 2020 Gawad CCP Para sa Sining honoree (Visual Arts) and pioneering Filipino artist Junyee. The … Continue reading →

Form | Kata Proto-type | Roberto M.A. Robles

Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum ⋅ February 28, 2020 ⋅ Leave a comment

Form | Kata Proto-type Pag-saka ng Katagalugan The Red Deer Route Identity in Post-sculpture Works Roberto M.A. Robles 16 July – August 2020 1F Galleries and Landing, outdoor West porch, and driveway Click here to go to the Facebook event page of the exhibition for the latest updates. The University of the Philippines Vargas Museum, in partnership … Continue reading →