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MET’s Upcoming Exhibition to Showcase Contemporary Japanese Design

MET’s Upcoming Exhibition to Showcase Contemporary Japanese Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET), in partnership with the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) and the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, with the support of JT International (Philippines) Inc., celebrates the excellence of Japanese design through Japanese Design Today 100 from July 1 to August 19, 2016.     Headed by design critic and Musashino Art University professor, Hiroshi Kashiwagi, the 100 pieces in this exhibit are divided into 10 categories: Classic Japanese Design, Furniture and Houseware, Tableware and Cookware, Apparel and Accessories, Children, Stationery, Hobbies, Healthcare, Disaster Relief and Transportation. Joining him in the curatorial team are curator Masami Fukagawa, design director Shu Hagiwara and journalist/21_21 DESIGN SIGHT […]
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    • Free admission at the MET for International Museum Day

    Free admission at the MET for International Museum Day

    International Museum Day, held every May 18, is the day when museums all over the world are celebrated for their role as a “means for cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures, and development of mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among peoples.” (Taken from International Council of Museums website) In light of this, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET) will open its doors to the public for FREE on May 18, all in the spirit of International #MuseumDay!   FREE ADMISSION AT MET! Here’s your chance to see their renowned exhibits absolutely FREE!   Not sure which exhibits to take in? Here’s your #METChecklist for International Museum Day: • Learn about the […]
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    • Last week to view Humo + Calligram Workshop at MET

    Last week to view Humo + Calligram Workshop at MET

    Works of art often depict one of two things: a complete story, which illicit an immediate reaction from most people; and an incomplete narrative, which keeps people guessing about what came before and what will come after. Mexican artist Florencia Guillén, Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s 3rd international artist in residence, takes advantage of the latter in her exhibit called Humo. Take this chance to see her works, which are on view only until April 28.   SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE (2015)   Humo, which is Spanish for smoke, revolves around the volcano as the central narrative. Most artists would focus on the explosion; Guillén focuses on the moments before and after. […]
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    • The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles

    The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles

    Learn more about culture and world history in an unconventional but beautiful way! The International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles or FITE (Festival International des Textiles Extra Ordinaires) is in Manila today! – – From July 8 until September 12, 2015, FITE: Renaissance, a textile exhibit featuring the works of local and international artists alike will be available for viewing at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. “Usually, we read about the history and culture of people through books, documentaries, or museums. The FITE is unique because it presents clothing as a means to know and understand others. Each textile, each article of clothing, has its own story to tell about a […]
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