‘Grounded’ at Lopez Museum

MANILA, Philippines - Artists and art enthusiasts led by Lopez Museum director Cedie Lopez Vargas gathered for the opening of the museum’s latest exhibition “Grounded.”

Consistent with the tradition of wordplay, “Grounded” poses the question, “How can art be a means to take flight while remaining anchored at the same time?”

The question is especially significant as the museum prepares for its big move to Rockwell Center in Makati. The museum, founded in 1960, first opened in Pasay and moved to its current location in Pasig in 1985.

Curated by Claro Ramirez, the exhibition features the works of guests artists Toym Imao, Josephine Turalba, Eric Zamuco, Alma Quinto, Goldie Poblador, Barbara Hlali, Ahmad Al Shaer and Khaled Hafez.

Also featured are works from the museum’s collection such as those by National Artists Jose Joya, Jerry Elizalde Navarro and Federico Alcuaz, as well as by Juan Arellano, Roberto Chabet, Brenda Fajardo, Juvenal Sanso, Nena Saguil and Pacita Abad.

“Grounded” is on view until Aug. 3.

Lopez Museum and Library is at the ground floor, Benpres Bldg., Meralco corner Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Museum hours are from 8 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.