The National Museum of the Philippines’ Museum of Fine Arts is opening its landmark exhibition entitled “Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the Philippines,” showcasing the Art Deco collection from 1925 to 1950.
Co-curated by cultural worker Ivan Man Dy and art consultant Miguel Rosales, the Art Deco exhibit is dedicated to the global centennial of the Art Deco movement—a style of visual arts, design and architecture that rose to fame in the 1920s.
The exhibit will feature 300 items pulled from 40 public and private collections nationwide, including scale models of iconic buildings, rare paintings, sculptural works, heirloom furniture, and original 1930s ternos, all shaped by the Art Deco movement, reflecting different aspects of culture such as architecture, fashion, furniture, film, and graphic design.
The National Museum of the Philippines encourages everyone to experience the creative and industrial spirit brought by the Art Deco movement, marking 100 years of global influence. The exhibit contains two galleries that feature a different array of historical pieces, including National Artist Guillermo Tolentino’s sculptures, an architectural model of Juan Arellano’s Metropolitan Theater, and different cultural artifacts that fell under the movement.
The Art Deco exhibit will be open to the public on November 27 at Galleries VII and X of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Visit the National Museum of the Philippines website to know more about their exhibits.