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The Origin of the World: Ben Cabrera aka Bencab

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BENEDICTO "BENCAB" CABRERA Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Sining Biswal-Pagpipinta (2006) Sabel, akriliko sa kambas, 2006 #PambansangAlagadNgSining #NationaArtistsPH #artPH

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BENEDICTO "BENCAB" CABRERA Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Sining Biswal-Pagpipinta (2006) Manggagawang Pinoy sa Ibayong Dagat, akwatinta, 1975 Koleksyon ng CCP 21AM #PambansangAlagadNgSining #NationaArtistsPH #CulturalCenterPH #CCPvamd #artPH

Exploring Cultural Dialogue through Art: "Chances of Contact" at the Met Museum Manila

🌏✨ Visiting the "Chances of Contact" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila feels like stepping into a rich conversation between the Philippines and Singapore. Featuring works by contemporary artists from both countries, this exhibit celebrates 55 years of shared history and showcases how art can bridge cultural gaps.

Manuel Ocampo’s Statement on Power & Oppression One standout piece? Manuel Ocampo's If All You Are Is A Nail, Then Everything Looks Like A Hammer, Version 2 — an intricate, wall-sized work that uses printmaking to dissect themes of control and oppression. His iconic mix of Nazi uniforms, racial symbols, and religious icons challenges how we think about symbols of power. It's a bold reminder of art’s ability to confront uncomfortable truths from our past while sparking dialogues about modern identity.

BenCab’s Lovers: A Journey of Intimacy Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera’s Lovers series has evolved over decades, and the 2010 iteration captures a unique intimacy through abstraction. Bold, intertwined figures suggest both unity and individuality, reflecting the push-pull of relationships. BenCab’s work here, and throughout his career, delves into themes of love, resilience, and cultural identity.

This exhibit is more than just a display; it’s a conversation, a call to examine our shared histories, and an invitation to connect through art. As cultures meet, evolve, and grow, these works remind us that connection is fluid, sometimes tense, yet always enriching. 🌐❤️

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Upon entering the Chances of Contact exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, one artwork immediately commands attention, occupying an…

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📍bencab museum, 2022.

favorites:

—ready to hope (2011) by abi dionisio is an absolute favorite of mine. the figure stands in front of a tattered wallpaper, with a fabric wrapped around their body. the whole piece might have been a nod to the phrase “blind hope”; to be so helpless as to cover one’s eyes, to dream freely and without abandon, and to optimistically leave everything to an idealistic fate. i find myself resonating with the sentiment. maybe the security of not knowing and perceiving the world through rose-colored glasses is comforting. naïve, but better than quitting [3rd row, left].

—brick game (2001) by jose santos iii is a thought-provoking piece. the brick depicted in the painting interestingly takes on the form of the person behind the window. on the other side, a man holding a ten of diamonds card seems to be leaving, and a woman is watching his departure. the girl at the center pulls the focus from the entire piece, as she is clad in red as opposed to the pallidness of the other figures. every element, in my eyes, all come together to portray the tale of a shattered family. the girl in red, sitting forlorn and dejected, recalls the day her father left, seemingly after his true motives have been revealed as symbolized by his handheld card (i.e. showing his hand), and her mother watching him walk out the door. the figure on the right, behind the brick wall, might have represented her self-perception—trapped, unable to do anything as she watched it all unfold before and as she relive it in her mind now. so ensnared within that even the brick wall has memorized her. and that might have been the reason behind the title—to break out of the game, to break out of the brick. but, of course, that’s only one out of surely hundreds of possible interpretations [2nd row, left].