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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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