Federico de Vera's brand of beauty at the Ayala Museum
On my latest visit to the Ayala Museum this year, I was able to catch the exhibit curated by Federico de Vera. I haven't heard of him, most likely because I'm not part of the art circles. I'm just an occasional museum hopper who likes to visit beautiful art pieces. This time, I was about to learn what beauty is, in the eyes of famous curator de Vera.
I was blown away by how he presented art pieces he picked up from other art collectors. Some of these pieces I've seen in other museums before. BUT, these are presented in a more striking manner... Instagrammable being the first word that comes to my mind. Spot lighting and subtle backgrounds really make the artworks pop. Walking through the different sections of the exhibit, I kept saying wow to myself. I liked the way that the curator presented every piece... he succeeded in putting the best face of each piece on display. There was a sense of meticulousness in the detail... not just dumping pieces together on a table or something.
Many of the pieces reflect the deep influences of Catholicism to Filipino art. There were pieces that showed the connection of Philippine art with that of the rest of Southeast Asia.
Bottomline: he managed to showcase the beauty of the intricate details of each piece.
I hope that my museum hopping friends get a chance to visit and be awed by his exhibit. It runs until the end of January 2018, I think.
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