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| JUNE happenings at Yuchengco Museum |
Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet
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Stepping in Pinoy Style
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Quo Vadis, Lakaran? Installation by Kidlat Tahimik
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At the Water Dragon Gallery: If The Shoe Fits by Pete Jimenez
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Seminar on Basic Collections Management
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| From our Books & Gifts Corner:
Profound Afterglow: The Prints of Lenore RS Lim |
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Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet
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3/F Cone Room, Bridgeway Gallery and Foyer
Until June 20
"To see this arbritrary sampling from the history of footwear, one cannot fail to notice the fine line between shoe collecting and fetishism, fashion and function and, indeed, pleasure and pain."
— Philippine Star
Can’t get enough of shoes? Treat yourself to a fashionable exhibit that is more than just about footwear. Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet is a panoramic view of the shoe. Curated by Yves Sabourin, the exhibit showcases 62 pairs of shoes spanning four centuries from the collections of the International Shoe Museum in Romans and renowned French fashion houses.
The shoe—both functional and symbolic—has fantastic links in culture and history. Portraits of Shoes presents a variety of styles, from historical pieces to ethnic footwear from around the world to sensual works by France’s leading shoemakers. Side by side are exceptional drawings, photographs, videos, and installations all inspired by shoes. Exhibit runs until June 20.
Portrait of Shoes, Stories of Feet is an international traveling exhibit presented in Manila in collaboration with Alliance Française de Manille and the French Embassy. |
Hellstern, Ladies' Richelieu circa 1920s |
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Stepping in Pinoy Style
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4/F Alcove and Upper Wing galleries
Until June 20
Not to be missed is Stepping in Pinoy Style, a Filipino component of Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet highlighting the story, history, and trends of Filipino footwear. The exhibit explores the traditional bakya, beaded corchos, and humble tsinelas, each with stories on how they have become very much part of our culture.
In contrast are creations by shoe designers such as Lila Almario, Cesar Gaupo, Emi Jorge, and Brian Tenorio showcasing local shoe design and shoemaking at its best. Stepping in Pinoy Style also features footwear once worn by prominent personalities from the collection of the Marikina Shoe Museum. Catch Stepping in Pinoy Style until June 20.
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Cesar Gaupo, 'Gallerie' stilettos |
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Quo Vadis, Lakaran? Installation by Kidlat Tahimik |
4/F Upper Wing Gallery
Until June 20
A unique addition to Portraits of Shoes is a special installation of carved wooden shoes by filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik. Entitled Quo Vadis, Lakaran?, the installation is a Filipino response to an earlier work in Baguio by Hans Angerer, a German artist whom Kidlat had collaborated with for an artist-in-residence program by the Goethe Institut.
To make the 180 pairs of shoes needed for the installations, Angerer and Kidlat commissioned 42 Ifugao woodcarvers. The carvers, used to producing tourist souvenirs, took a break from their routine and created their own artistic designs. Quo Vadis, Lakaran? also incorporates bulol carvings by Lopes Nauyac and Santos Bayucca. |
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At the Water Dragon Gallery:
If The Shoe Fits by Pete Jimenez |
2/F Water Dragon Gallery
Until June 20
In If The Shoe Fits, sculptor Pete Jimenez shows us that his favorite weapon of choice—scrap iron—can be combined with wooden shoe lasts and have second lives as interesting art pieces. Presented in conjunction with Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet, the solo exhibit is Jimenez’s own witty and creative take on shoes, composed of 20 artworks of varying sizes.
The Water Dragon Gallery at RCBC Plaza is a space dedicated to offering fine artworks for sale. For gallery information, e-mail thewaterdragon@yuchengcomuseum.org. |
It's Unpair |
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Seminar on Basic Collections Management |
June 18 and 19, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First of a three-part seminar series
Learn the art and science of collections management.
Explore the world of museums, galleries, artifacts, and mementos through the Collections Management seminars of the Yuchengco and Lopez Memorial museums. The three-part seminar series begins on June 18 and 19 with a basic module that is part of the Museum Continuing Studies Program. The program aims to develop skills, apply standards, and encourage adherence to global museum practices and procedures.
Learn from museum registrars and collections managers the basics of documentation and conservation, including condition reports, loan agreements, photography, and creating a basic collections managment policy. Explore the basics of registration, inventory, environment control, handling, and other guidelines through hands-on activities.
Seminar fee is P3,500. Participation is limited to 25 attendees. Discounts are available for early bird and three-module participants. For registration and details, call Elma Abrina at 889-1234 or e-mail abrina_programs@yuchengcomuseum.org. |
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From our Books & Gifts Corner:
Profound Afterglow: The Prints of Lenore RS Lim |
With a foreword by Agnes Gund
and an essay by Ruben Defeo
25 x 31 cm, 144 pages, Full color, Hardbound
Published by Reyes Press
P2,000
Profound Afterglow reveals a Filipino-Canadian artist whose prints distill images found in nature. Lenore RS Lim, the artist, deftly captures the finest of lines and nuances, and translates them into new textures and tonalities.
With 64 full color and 9 black-and-white plates covering her career since 1990, Profound Afterglow traces the course of Lim’s life and works. The book includes a foreword by The Museum of Modern Art President Emerita Agnes Gund, a fascinating essay by UP Diliman Art History and Theory professor Ruben Defeo, and an interview with the artist. |
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