Luz in Ateneo Exhibit @ Ateneo Art Gallery

"Luz in Ateneo" Exhibition at the Ateneo Art Gallery
November 21, 2006 to January 21, 2007

The Ateneo Art Gallery is inviting the public to view "Luz in Ateneo," at the Inner Gallery of the Ateneo Art Gallery. "Luz in Ateneo" exhibition runs until January 21, 2007.

"Luz in Ateneo" is part of "In Light of Luz," a joint project between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), National Museum, Met Museum, Design Center of the Philippines, Ayala Museum, and the Ateneo Art Gallery to give tribute to Arturo Luz, National Artist, in celebration of his 80th birthday.

The exhibit is an essay of Luz's paintings and drawings from the 1950s. It showcases the early works of Arturo Luz collected by his friend and colleague Fernando Zobel, all of which formed part of the Zobel bequest which established the Ateneo Art Gallery in 1961. They are presented in the university art museum's Inner Gallery, which is reserved for works from the Zobel donation. "Luz in Ateneo" features nine paintings, six drawings, and one sculpture.

"Luz in Ateneo" was formally opened on November 21, 2006 by Fr. Rene Javellana, SJ, director of the Fine Arts Program and acting curator of the gallery, with luminaries from the local arts and culture scene in attendance.