Past Benefits
Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art
May 6 - 12, 2018
MAC (Musica Arte e Cultura)
Milan, Italy
Pintô International presented the work of more than 25 contemporary Philippine artists. Coinciding with the opening of the 58th Venice Biennale, Living Earth was the first exhibition in Italy and Europe to present such robust group of some of the most relevant representatives of Philippine contemporary art. The exhibition was organized in collaboration with Fondazione Maimeri of Milan.
Curated by Patrick D. Flores and Luca Beatrice, an Italian and a Filipino who have each previously curated the Biennale Pavilions of their respective countries, this exhibition strived to open a door (= pintô in Filipino) and build a bridge between the distinct yet interconnected national histories of the Philippines and Italy, creating a dialogue of artistic exchange around humanistic themes: homeland, migration, identity.
A select group of Filipino contemporary artists was invited to celebrate the figure of Leon Pacunayen, a Filipino pioneer of modernism who spent most of his career in Italy, by responding formally and/or conceptually to his life, work, and legacy. The exhibition juxtaposed a curated selection of Pacunayen’s work with contemporary works, suggesting a conversation between modernism and contemporaneity in Philippine art. The responses of the artists manifested in a variety of forms. Formally, many registered the hazy and ethereal qualities of Pacunayen’s painting, the modernist’s muted, sepia-toned palette, with an approach to painting that can be identified in much Philippine art today. Conceptually, many of the contemporary artists addressed the tensions between living and working overseas versus the homeland, as well as the experience of the diaspora.
Ultimately, Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art seeked to celebrate cultural exchange between Asia and Europe, all the while while gesturing toward current dialogues surrounding the migration and environment. Considering as a starting point an artist like Pacunayen, whose urban landscapes are so sensitive towards nature, many works on display draw attention to issues concerning the Earth as a source of idealism, but also of contemporary degradation. The artists asked viewers to reconsider how we perceive the Earth, calling attention not only to the living and lively beauty of the natural world, but also to its delicacy, and the impact and responsibility of humanity to ensure its future.
Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 2
October 4 - 15, 2018
74 Franklin St, TriBeCa,
New York, USA
On October 4, 2018 Pintô held the second iteration of its two-part Pintô Manhattan Manila 2, benefit, featuring a two-week exhibition of works by 30 contemporary Philippine artists presented at an off-site location at 74 Franklin Street in TriBeCa. Curated by Antonio Leaño, this was the third exhibition undertaken through the organization’s New York-based headquarters, Pintô International. Sales from the exhibition benefitted the Asian Cultural Council and the Pintô Art Museum.
Honorary Chairs for the event included David and Susan Rockefeller, and Ambassador Teodoro and Louie Locsin. Benefit chairs were Dr. Joven Cuanang and Dr. Luca Parolari. The Benefit Committee included Alice Eduardo, Carla Villacorta, Ernest Escaler, Federico De Vera, Joanna De Asis, Jorge Ortoll, Josie Natori, Lav Diaz, Mercedes Zobel, Rafe Totengco. Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 1, debuted in 2017 at Donna Karan's Urban Zen in the West Village and was followed by another international benefit exhibition in Tokyo in June of 2018.
As appeared on The Social New York, USA Inquirer, Phil Star Global
Pintôkyo
June 19 - 24, 2018
Hillside Terrace, Daikanyama, Shibuya
Tokyo, Japan
On June 19, Pintô International presented Pintôkyo, the second global exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Filipino Ambassador to Japan Jose C. Laurel V and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda hosted the opening reception, which featured the works of a substantial group of some of the most accomplished representatives of the Philippines contemporary art scene.
In the spirit of Pintô International’s mission to foster cultural diplomacy through contemporary art, the opening reception provided a unique opportunity to cultivate a bilateral relationship between Japan and the Philippines. The exhibit was organized by Pintô International in partnership with the Asian Cultural Council (ACC), and curated by Antonio C. Leaño. In addition to Ambassadors Jose Laurel and Koji Haneda, the event was attended by esteemed members of the nations’ diplomatic circles and government including Kazuko Aso, ACC trustee and mother to former Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso; Ernest Escaler, ACC trustee; Philippines National Artist Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab); Hillside Forum patron Yuji Tsutsumi, among several of the artists featured in the exhibition.
As appeared on The Philippine Star, The Inquirer
Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 1
May 22 - 23, 2017
Urban Zen, West Village
New York, USA
On May 22, 2017 Pintô International launched its first benefit: Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 1. The initiative brought to New York City the works of 30 of the most accomplished Filipino contemporary visual artists, including artists X, Y, Z. More than 400 guests attended the opening at Urban Zen in New York City's West Village, introduced by David Rockefeller, Donna Karan, Josie Natori, Drs. Joven Cuanang and Luca Parolari, and curated by Federico De Vera. The revenues of the benefit supported the Asian Cultural Council and the Pintô Art Museum Foundation as an extension of the museum’s mission to promote cultural and artistic diplomacy between Asia and the United States.
Past Benefits
Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art
May 6 - 12, 2018
MAC (Musica Arte e Cultura), Milan, Italy
Pintô International presented the work of more than 25 contemporary Philippine artists. Coinciding with the opening of the 58th Venice Biennale, Living Earth was the first exhibition in Italy and Europe to present such robust group of some of the most relevant representatives of Philippine contemporary art. The exhibition was organized in collaboration with Fondazione Maimeri of Milan.
Curated by Patrick D. Flores and Luca Beatrice, an Italian and a Filipino who have each previously curated the Biennale Pavilions of their respective countries, this exhibition strived to open a door (= pintô in Filipino) and build a bridge between the distinct yet interconnected national histories of the Philippines and Italy, creating a dialogue of artistic exchange around humanistic themes: homeland, migration, identity.
A select group of Filipino contemporary artists was invited to celebrate the figure of Leon Pacunayen, a Filipino pioneer of modernism who spent most of his career in Italy, by responding formally and/or conceptually to his life, work, and legacy. The exhibition juxtaposed a curated selection of Pacunayen’s work with contemporary works, suggesting a conversation between modernism and contemporaneity in Philippine art. The responses of the artists manifested in a variety of forms. Formally, many registered the hazy and ethereal qualities of Pacunayen’s painting, the modernist’s muted, sepia-toned palette, with an approach to painting that can be identified in much Philippine art today. Conceptually, many of the contemporary artists addressed the tensions between living and working overseas versus the homeland, as well as the experience of the diaspora.
Ultimately, Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art seeked to celebrate cultural exchange between Asia and Europe, all the while while gesturing toward current dialogues surrounding the migration and environment. Considering as a starting point an artist like Pacunayen, whose urban landscapes are so sensitive towards nature, many works on display draw attention to issues concerning the Earth as a source of idealism, but also of contemporary degradation. The artists asked viewers to reconsider how we perceive the Earth, calling attention not only to the living and lively beauty of the natural world, but also to its delicacy, and the impact and responsibility of humanity to ensure its future.
Pintô Manhattan Manila 2
October 4 - 15, 2018
74 Franklin St, TriBeCa, New York City
On October 4, 2018 Pintô held the second iteration of its two-part Pintô Manhattan Manila 2, benefit, featuring a two-week exhibition of works by 30 contemporary Philippine artists presented at an off-site location at 74 Franklin Street in TriBeCa. Curated by Antonio Leaño, this was the third exhibition undertaken through the organization’s New York-based headquarters, Pintô International. Sales from the exhibition benefitted the Asian Cultural Council and the Pintô Art Museum.
Honorary Chairs for the event included David and Susan Rockefeller, and Ambassador Teodoro and Louie Locsin. Benefit chairs were Dr. Joven Cuanang and Dr. Luca Parolari. The Benefit Committee included Alice Eduardo, Carla Villacorta, Ernest Escaler, Federico De Vera, Joanna De Asis, Jorge Ortoll, Josie Natori, Lav Diaz, Mercedes Zobel, Rafe Totengco. Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 1, debuted in 2017 at Donna Karan's Urban Zen in the West Village and was followed by another international benefit exhibition in Tokyo in June of 2018.
As appeared on The Social New York, USA Inquirer, Phil Star Global
Pintôkyo
June 19 - 24, 2018
Hillside Terrace, Daikanyama, Shibuya, Tokyo
On June 19, Pintô International inaugurated his 2nd off-site show, this time in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Philippines Ambassadors to Japan Jose C. Laurel V and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda led the opening of “Pintôkyo”, which featured the works of a substantial group of some of the most accomplished representatives of the Philippines contemporary art scene. The exhibit was once again organized by Pintô International in partnership with the Asian Cultural Council (ACC), and curated by Antonio C. Leano.
In line with Pintô International’s mission of fostering cultural diplomacy through contemporary art, the opening reception was a unique chance to nurture the bilateral relations between Japan and the Philippines. In addition to Ambassadors Jose Laurel and Koji Haneda, the event was attended by a number of representatives of both countries’s politics, diplomacy and culture, including Kazuko Aso – ACC trustee and mother of previous Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso, Ernest Escaler – ACC trustee, Philippines National Artist Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab), Hillside Forum patron Yuji Tsutsumi, and most of the Filipino artists whose works were in display.
As appeared on The Philippine Star, The Inquirer
Pintô Manhattan Manila, Pt. 1
May 22 - 23, 2017
Urban Zen, West Village, New York City
