NMP LAUNCHES “PHYLLIS ZABALLERO: LANDSCAPES OF THE MIND” SPECIAL EXHIBITION

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Last 24 March 2025, NMP launched the newest exhibition “Phyllis Zaballero: Landscapes of the Mind” at Gallery XVII of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Landscapes of the Mind offers an intimate glimpse into the creative vision of artist Phyllis Zaballero through her early abstract works.

In his welcoming remarks, Director-General Jeremy Barns said that Zaballero’s works and this exhibition manifest a shared dedication to artistic excellence and women empowerment.

“Here at the NMP, we do our best to make our spaces safe and inclusive for everyone—a commitment that we undoubtedly share with Phyllis herself. We established this gallery solely dedicated to women’s art, proudly underscoring the unique vision, experiences, identity, and heart that every Filipino woman possesses”, Barns stated.

Meanwhile, Zaballero mentioned that even though this is her 44th solo exhibition, this is her first at the NMP. “I am very honored that the National Museum wanted to highlight my early works and deepen the scope of my artistry”.

Zaballero invited poet Marjorie Evasco to read her poem “Acquainted with Lightning”, which inspired the artwork of the same name displayed at the exhibition. The artist then gave a detailed walkthrough of the exhibition to guests.

Landscapes of the Mind was launched on the occasion of National Women’s Month and follows other women-led exhibitions displayed in the same gallery by artists such as Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi, Impy Pilapil, Virginia Ty-Navarro, and Lenore RS Lim.

Visit Landscapes of the Mind at Gallery XVII (Special Exhibition Hall Dedicated to Women’s Art), 3/F, National Museum of Fine Arts. The National Museum of the Philippines is open EVERYDAY, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Admission is FREE!

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NMP LAUNCHES “FILIPINIANA x OBRA: CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE GARMENTS INSPIRED BY 20TH CENTURY FILIPINO ARTISTS” EXHIBIT

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Last 27 February, the National Museum of the Philippines launched “FILIPINIANA X OBRA: CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE GARMENTS INSPIRED BY 20TH CENTURY FILIPINO ARTISTS” at the Sandiganbayan Reception Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The exhibition is the peak of TernoCon 2025, a biannual fashion design convention and competition that celebrates Filipino cultural heritage through clothing. It features the creations of the twelve finalists, who were tasked to create capsule Filipiniana collections inspired by the works of Filipino artists, sculptors, and architects from the 20th century. 

NMP warmly invites everyone to view the exhibition located at the Sandiganbayan Reception Hall, G/F of the National Museum of Fine Arts, open 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

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NMP RECEIVES LATEST GIFTS TO THE NATION – THREE PALAW’AN BASKETS FROM MS. MARIA ELENA LOPEZ

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Last 20 February 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) received three Palaw’an baskets—the latest gifts to the nation from Ms. Maria Elena Lopez. The rice basket and betelnut pouches were woven by Palaw’an women and gifted to Ms. Lopez during her ethnographic fieldwork in Barangay Abo-abo, Sofronio Española, Palawan in 1982-1983.

Ms. Lopez was represented by her son, Mr. Martin Lopez, Director of the Center for the Arts of the Far Eastern University during the formal handover and signing of the Deed of Donation. The NMP was represented by Director-General Jeremy Barns and Deputy Director-General for Museums Jorell Legaspi.

Through the NMP, Ms. Lopez believes that the Filipino people should be able to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of the Palawan weavers of these baskets. The Ethnology Division of the NMP will prepare the baskets for its future inclusion in the “Entwined Spheres: Mats and Baskets as Containers, Conveyors, and Costumes” exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology and the “Bitúun: The Spatial and Temporal Domains of Palawan Life” exhibition at the NMP-Tabon Cave Complex and Lipuun Point in Quezon, Palawan.

We thank Ms. Lopez for her gift to the Filipino People in celebration of her birthday today, 21 February!

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NMP, PHILIPPINE NAVY SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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Last 18 February 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Navy.

NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns and Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command VADM Jose Ma. Ambrosio Q. Ezpeleta officially signed a MoU to foster collaboration in the protection and preservation of the Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage in the country. Also present in the signing of the MoU are personnel from the NMP’s Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage Division.

This partnership provides a venue for areas of cooperation in the field of maritime archaeology and marine sciences, through education, research, and training. The collaborative activities include joint maritime and naval archaeology research and publications, sharing of assets, and exchange of relevant information related to Philippine maritime and naval history.

The National Museum of the Philippines is proud to be a partner of the Philippine Navy and heartily acknowledges its steadfast and unwavering support in this partnership.

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NMP COMMEMORATES GOMBURZA ON 153RD MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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Last 17 February, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) commemorated the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora—collectively known as GOMBURZA.

A simple wreath-laying ceremony was held at the GOMBURZA National Monument along Padre Burgos Avenue, across the National Museum of Fine Arts. The brief ceremony was led by NMP Director-General Jeremy Barns, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) Chairman Regalado Trota Jose, Jr., and Intramuros Administration Administrator Atty. Joan M. Padilla. Wreaths from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the City Government of Manila were also offered during the ceremony.

An earlier wreath-laying rite was held at the GOMBURZA Execution Site this morning. Later that day, the tombs of the three martyrs at Paco Cemetery were also blessed.

The GomBurZa National Monument, located across the National Museum of Fine Arts along the aptly-named Padre Burgos Avenue, was sculpted by artist Solomon Saprid in 1972. In 2021, the NHCP declared it a National Monument dedicated to the trio of Filipino priests who were executed for suspected treason against the Spanish colonial regime in the immediate aftermath of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872.

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NMP, ABMC, US EMBASSY OPENS “THE LIBERATION OF MANILA: 80 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE THROUGH ART” EXHIBITION

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Last 13 February 2025, the National Museum of the Philippines, the American Battle Monuments Commission, and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines launched the special exhibition “The Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance Through Art” at the Manila American Cemetery.

The exhibition, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila, features four paintings in the NMP Collection that portray the destruction and aftermath brought by the war. The works include Fernando Amorsolo’s “Burning of Santo Domingo Church,” Diosdado M. Lorenzo’s “Ruins of Sales Street, Quiapo,” Nena L. Santiago’s “Ruined Gate of Fort Santiago,” and Galo B. Ocampo’s “Legislative Building.”

The exhibition was opened by speeches from Vicente Lim IV, Director of the Manila American Cemetery Visitor Center, Ryan Blum, Superintendent of the American Battle Monuments Commission, H.E. MaryKay Carlson, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, and Jeremy Barns, Director-General of the National Museum.

“Together, we bear the responsibility of continuing and sustaining the commemoration of the struggles and victories of those who valiantly fought for both our countries’ freedom,” Director-General Barns said.

“Let us reaffirm our commitment to remembrance, education, and the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the United States,” Ambassador Carlson added.

We invite everyone to view the exhibition at the visitors’ center of the Manila American Cemetery. The exhibition runs until 25 February 2025 and is free and open to the public.

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