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Discover Romanza: Acuarelas de Marivic Rufino, an Engaging Exhibition of Filipino Watercolors and Poetry

Experience the visual dialogue between Marivic Rufino's art and Virgilio Almario's poetry in this unique presentation.

The 'Romanza: Acuarelas de Marivic Rufino' exhibition invites visitors to delve into a series of captivating watercolors and paintings. These artworks by Marivic 'Mav' Rufino provide an artistic interpretation of the celebrated poetry collection 'Romanza' by Virgilio S. Almario. This unique display, presented by the Embassy of the Philippines, highlights the rich intersection of Filipino visual arts and literature.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases watercolors and paintings by visual artist and writer Marivic 'Mav' Rufino. The artworks are closely associated with the poetry book 'Romanza' by Virgilio S. Almario, for which Rufino created the artistic illustrations.

Curatorial context

Presented by the Embassy of the Philippines and the National Museum of Anthropology, 'Romanza' features the visual art of Marivic 'Mav' Rufino. The exhibition highlights a series of watercolors and paintings created by Rufino, which serve as artistic interpretations of the poetry collection 'Romanza' by Virgilio S. Almario. The display offers a visual dialogue between literature and visual arts, showcasing Rufino's talent as both a writer and an artist.

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Venue
National Museum of Anthropology
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 8, 2011 – Jun 30, 2011
Artist line / attribution
Featuring artworks by Marivic 'Mav' Rufino.
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