A museum in Iloilo is so popular among students that whenever classes are suspended, the staff must brace for an instant mob.
Located within the Megaworld complex in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 2018 and is the first museum in the Visayas and Mindanao dedicated to modern art. It was born out of a partnership between Megaworld Foundation and the Ilonggo art collector Edwin Valencia.
The ground floor Hulot exhibit features local and international artists. Hulot which is Hiligaynon for “room” or “space” also serves as a commercial space for artists who wish to showcase their works. The themed exhibits are held at the Gallery, located on the second floor. An adjacent gallery houses traditional and contemporary sculpture which includes the works of Ramon Orlina, a miniature version of Michael Cacnios lift sculpture, and many other noted works.
The massive collection began in the ‘80s, while Edwin was working in New York. Back then he envisioned a museum that he can share with the Ilonggo art community. His dream saw fruition when he met with Megaworld in 2014. After four years, the museum officially opened its doors, enriching the Iloilo art scene with exhibits and outreach programs.
Students love to enter the museum, mainly because it provides a colorful backdrop for social media posts. And while it has yet to lead to an appreciation, the museum director believes it’s a good starting point.
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