MANILA, Philippines - Filipino artist Manuel Ocampo reaffirmed his presence in the international art scene after showcasing his works in an exhibit in Montpellier, Frace, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported.
The solo exhibition featured Ocampo's 31 works, some of which were recently made in Montpellier.
Ocampo earlier had a successful exhibit titled Manila Vice in Sete, France, in collaboration with Musee International des Artes Modestes (MIAM).
Philippine Ambassador to France Cristina Ortega thanked the museum and the City of Montpellier “for making the exhibition more than a possibility but a success†and congratulated Ocampo for his achievement.
Ocampo's exhibit, organized under the auspices of Mayor Hélène Mandroux, Vice Mayor Philippe Saurel and in partnership with MIAM President Hervé Di Rosa and Curator Numa Hambursin, will run until Sept. 15 at the Carré Sainte Anne in Montpellier.