Run & Learn Projects & Art Guide: Philippines

This book is an art and culture guide introducing the state of contemporary art in the Philippines from multilateral perspectives. One of the particular features of this book is not only portrait Manila but also the city of Bacolod and Baguio, which also play an important role in the Philippines art scene. This book also introduce the sport which currently attracting the most attention from the view point of those living in such communities who are involved in art and cultural activities, combined with the introduction to the regional history and culture, the appeal of urban and architectural sites, recommended cafes and restaurant, book and record stores, clubs and live houses, and various other elements that constitute the culture of the city. It also include memoirs by artists and curator that come from Japan who once visiting the city. There is also a space introducing an exhibition organized by Japan Foundation. Still on this book, you will find a study portraying the cultural situation surrounding contemporary art while looking back over 100 years that constitute the history of Philippines.