It was in 1947 that France and the Philippines signed a Treaty of Amity which established diplomatic relations with the two countries. The Embassy has sponsored the participation of French actress, Ms. Uno Zigelbaum, for a special role in this musical. Bayan Bayanan director and librettist Dr. Anton Juan was knighted twice by the French…

National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva, who was also known as the Father of Modern Sculpture, led an exhibition of sculptors featuring the works of 32 artists in the exhibit, “Diverse Works: Add / Subtract / Construct,” at Erehwon Center for the Arts. The exhibit was curated by Nestor Olarte Vinluan, which also highlighted José…

Heading the attendees were author and playwright Bonifacio Ilagan of the Tag-Ani Performing Arts Society, Almira Astudillo Gilles of the Chicago Field Museum, and the American Museum of Philippine Arts Foundation, well-known sculptor Jose Al Giroy, as well as renowned artists Grandier Bella and Emmanuel Nim.  Also represented were partner organizations under the Art Council,…