RIZALPABETO by FILCOLS Member and poet Vim Nadera and artist Elmer Borlongan

MANILA CONTEMPORARY cordially invites you to the opening of

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: Jose Rizal

26 May- 17 June

Featuring works by Zeus Bascon, Francis Commeyne, Fernan Escora, Francisco Guerrero, Jacob Lindo, Lee Paje, Don Salubayba, Carina Santos, Luis Santos, Erik Sausa, Shireen Seno, Louie Talents and Clairelynn Uy

This May, a month before it officially ends, Manila Contemporary attempts to reconstruct this tower by introducing our national hero on more relevant and relatable grounds, as a human being. Without discrediting his achievements, this exhibition intends to create a more rounded perspective of Rizal. Digging through layers upon layers of myth, artists are challenged to depict his nakedness as man. Taking into consideration his insecurities, fears and inclinations, we dive into the raw complexity of his person. To have overcome and used these aspects of his humanity for the greater good, only further intensifies the significant prominence that he has attained.

In the Upstairs Gallery, The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (www.CANVAS.ph) will be exhibiting RIZALPABETO, a unique collaboration between poet and FILCOLS Member Vim Nadera and artist Elmer Borlongan celebrating the life and legacy of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal.

And as supplement to the show, Manila Contemporary will be hosting a talk by Michael Charleston “Xaoi” Chua of the De la Salle University and the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Sucesos Chapter on his essay “THE FIRST EMO: Simple Life Lessons from The Extraordinary Story of José Rizal” on the 9th of June 2012.

opening night:
SATURDAY, 26 May 2012, 6.00 PM

talk on Rizal:
SATURDAY, 09 June 2012


MANILA CONTEMPORARY
Whitespace, 2314 Pasong Tamo Extension,
Barangay Magallanes, Makati City


cocktails will be served
RSVP Iris +02 844 7328 / i.ferrer@manilacontemporary.com

This exhibition will be on display until 17 June 2012.
To find out more, please visit our website www.manilacontemporary.com

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