@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
Good evening,
May I ask if the Vargas Museum basement is open for rental? If so, may I ask for the rates?
Thank you!
Posted by Jellie | February 2, 2015, 6:11 pmHi Jellie, kindly email us at vargasmuseum@gmail.com specifying details about the rental. Please disregard this message if you have already received a response prior this one. – Randel, Museum Staff
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | February 5, 2015, 10:27 amI don’t know if I missed looking at the schedules. What are the business hours of Vargas? Is it open Saturdays? Hours? A friend and I plan to visit tomorrow and we are both taking our time off from work. We have not visited UP for years now.
Thank you!
Pam
Posted by pamela natalie a. yanson | January 18, 2013, 11:26 amMuseum Hours is Tuesday – Saturday, 9AM – 5PM
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | January 26, 2013, 11:10 amI have a painting signed by Topak. Any info would help
Posted by Robert Lenz | December 27, 2012, 12:26 amWe had a group exhibit titled “Topak” last time composed of various artists.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | January 2, 2013, 10:03 amGood Day ! Sir/ Ma’am I just want to inquire and ask if you buy old coins like commonwealth coins 1907 up, morgan coins 1813 & 1890 , Mexican republica old coins 18 century , and also 18 century silver pocket clock tiffany & co sterling. I am Maricar Nabeeng of Aurora Alicia Isabela kindly contact us if you want to buy 0910-926-0170 / 0906-6912-742 Thanks!
Posted by Maricar Nabenneg | November 29, 2012, 7:44 pmMs. Maricar, the museum does not have an active acquisition program.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | December 4, 2012, 2:22 pmI have to painting sign by Don Fernando of the Filipines that were giving to me by a friend who knew him during her time in his country. Would like to discuss if they are original works of art. Sent you an email of paintings.
Posted by Sonya Ross | August 14, 2012, 11:04 pmGood Day! Could I ask if the museum
is open tomorrow?
Posted by Elena Campos | August 14, 2012, 7:46 pmThe museum is still closed. We will post an announcement once the museum is again open to the public. Please visit this blog again for updates. Thanks.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | August 29, 2012, 12:29 amCould I ask if the museum is open tom
Posted by Elena Campos | August 14, 2012, 7:46 pmGood day!
May I ask if Vargas Museum is accepting requests for it to be a venue for an educational field trip? The local state university, in which I was formerly employed in, is hoping to make Vargas Museum part of their itinerary during one of their educational field trips this August 2012. They are planning to send a request letter probably within the week. They’ve approached me to inquire about said concern because I’m an alumnus of the College of Arts and Letters.
Hoping to hear from you regarding the aforementioned concern.
Thank you very much and more power!
Sincerely,
KHC
Posted by keithhc | August 1, 2012, 12:52 pmThank you for your interest to visit Vargas Museum. Unfortunately, the museum is closed due to electrical repairs. We will inform you when the museum opens again.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | August 2, 2012, 11:34 amhi good morning. Are you also engaging in curator consultancy for museum design? we are restoring a museum and we would like to hire curators for the museum. Can I also know the rates? Thanks in advance.
Posted by dyenoy | July 20, 2012, 10:39 amHi. Please send us a formal letter regarding your inquiry. You may send it via e-mail to vargasmuseum@gmail.com. Thanks.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | July 24, 2012, 2:18 pmTo whom shall I address the formal letter? Thanks.
Posted by dyenoy | July 24, 2012, 3:47 pmAddress it to Dr. Patrick Flores, Curator of Vargas Museum
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | July 24, 2012, 4:11 pmWho should I contact/where should I go to know if there’s any job vacancies in the museum?
Posted by Nige Tan | June 27, 2012, 6:11 pmWe regularly update this website/blog and we will post the announcement here once there is a vacancy. For the meantime, you can send your resume via e-mail to vargasmuseum@gmail.com for our file.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | June 28, 2012, 3:30 pmdo you have workshops for 14 to 16 year olds with mr fernando sena in june 2012?
Posted by zehra hafeez | May 7, 2012, 9:24 pmYes, we’ll have the regular session of Sena workshop in June 2012. We’ll post the exact dates soon.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | May 9, 2012, 3:43 pmIs Vargas Museum accepting apprentice for Museum work? I would like to be an apprentice if they you are accepting apprenticeships work. Thank you.
Posted by Robert Anos | May 29, 2012, 12:42 pmThe museum offers Internship Program. We will post the announcement once there is another schedule for this year (as the summer program had recently ended).
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | June 5, 2012, 5:40 pmThe Fernando Sena Workshop will start on June 23, 2012. Just drop by the museum to register.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | June 5, 2012, 5:42 pmI have seen the Philippine diorama history several years ago. Is the Vargas Museum where I saw this exhibit?
Posted by Keith Kennedy | February 15, 2012, 4:29 pmWe don’t have that exhibit. Probably it’s the National Museum or Ayala Museum.
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | February 21, 2012, 2:42 pmDear Dr Flores,
Ms Meah See of Bahay Tsinoy would like to bring her students (high school) there for a tour. She was wondering if the Vargas Museum can also give a talk on art as it reflects history, especially Philippine history. Ms See recalls seeing a timeline of Philippine art in one of the galleries there. Her contact details are meahsee@gmail.com and 09178226324.
Thank you in advance for the assistance.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Josette E. Pernia
Lopez Memorial Museum
Posted by Mary Ann Josette E. Pernia | November 14, 2011, 2:19 pmWe would like to invite you to our free web ad placement.
Please call me at 8193731.
Thank you.
Posted by Dang Domingo | September 22, 2011, 3:06 pmim an artist from bohol
currently im into printmaking(monoprints)
and also into artbooks(handmade,artbook)
whats your requirement?
on exhibition proposal?
thanks
Posted by jeffrey sisican | March 31, 2011, 5:30 pmMr. Sisican,
You can find the application form and list of requirements here: https://vargasmuseum.wordpress.com/exhibition/exhibition-proposal/
Posted by Jorge B. Vargas Museum | April 1, 2011, 10:00 am