![]() There are many things happening in the art and culture scene in Manila, I would say it is multi-layered and diverse. It is also inside the entangled urban context of Manila where new independent art initiatives and other ground-breaking cultural platforms have been constantly emerging over the last two decades against all odds. Manila's wide range of cultural influences spanning different historical and cultural periods – American, Spanish, Chinese, and Malay – clearly reflect the turbulent history of the city and country as binds the rich cultural heritage towards the latest contemporary art developments.Īs the cultural center of the Philippines, Metro Manila is home to a number of renowned museums and cultural institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, Ayala Museum and the Ateneo Art Gallery, all of them providing a glimpse of Filipino visual art, culture, and history as well as contemporary art exhibitions of local artists and craftsmen. Situated on the shore of Manila Bay, on the western edge of Luzon, the largest and most important island in the Philippines, the metropolitan area of Manila is the epicentre of the country's economic, political, social, and cultural activity, and the most densely populated city in the world. ![]() This month, culture360 discovers the local arts and cultural panorama of the Filipino capital city, Manila, highlighting some alternative initiatives that are arousing a diverse and buzzing creative environment. By people / In cities: Manila, Philippines | city profile ![]()
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