Learn about the processes and art practices of one of the Black Artists of Asia, Nunelucio Alvarado on February 6, 2015 (Friday) from 3 to 5pm at the Lopez Museum's Cafe of Letters.
Known for works of art that depict faces, plight and struggle of the Negros-based Sakadas (laborers hired from outside), and marginalized sectors, Alvarado established Pamilya Pintura and Pintor Kulapol in Bacolod. He was a founding member of Concerned Artists of Negros and the Black Artists of Asia, and also an art Director of Syano Artlink.
Alvarado has held exhibitions locally and internationally (Singapore, 1996 and 2004; Japan, 1997; and the US, 1998). In 1992 he represented the Philippines in the first Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art in Australia. He has received numerous awards including the Thirteen Artist Award of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in 1992 and the grand prize in Philip Morris Philippine Art Awards in 1997 and 1999.
Artist Talk complements the ongoing exhibition "Propaganda" which will run until May 31, 2015. The exhibit fleshes out the idea of myth-making and its capacity to inspire change or derail genuine national progress. It features key works from its collection and works by contemporary artists Alvarado, Don M. Salubayba, Santiago Bose, joey Cobcobo and Alvin Yapan.
Fee is P135 per person, P115 for students and members; which includes a tour of the exhibit. For inquiries, call Tina at 631-2417. The Lopez Museum and Library is located at the ground floor of Benpres Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
