Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 27

Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil are artists we know from their works in museums

Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Nena Saguil are artists we know from their works in museums. I was lucky to have known them. Join me at the Met next Saturday for an afternoon of reminiscing.


[UPCOMING PROGRAM] Join us for a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of two extraordinary artists through the reminiscences of a man who knew them both. 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗥. 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼, the renowned public historian, newspaper columnist and author, shares memories of his encounters with 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆-𝗛𝗼 and 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹.

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One of the great things about auctions is that it draws history out of the woodwork

One of the great things about auctions is that it draws history out of the woodwork.

On November 30, at Leon Gallery, a hitherto unknown photograph of Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo in his Paris studio goes on the block.

Holding brush and easel, the artist rests from doing the preliminary sketches on a canvas so huge he uses steps to work. This is a detail from the photograph, enhanced to bring out the painting to-be in the background: "The Assassination of Governor Bustamante" a.k.a. "L...

Sorry for the late posting

Sorry for the late posting.
See you at my book signing at NBS Gateway tomorrow 3-5pm


Join Ambeth R. Ocampo's BOOK SIGNING at the National Book Store Sulit Reads Fair! 📚✍️❤️

📍 November 17, 2024
🕰️ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
🗓 Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2

Grab your copies of “Meaning and History” and “Looking Back 17: History in Lockdown,” and have them signed!

‼️ FREE ENTRY - RSVP NOW: bit.ly/nbssrfgm2

Special thanks to Gateway Mall and Araneta City.

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In the Church of San Bartolome, Malabon wondering what the world was like before Vivaldi

In the Church of San Bartolome, Malabon wondering what the world was like before Vivaldi.



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In the Church of San Bartolome, Malabon wondering what the world was like beginning Vivaldi

In the Church of San Bartolome, Malabon wondering what the world was like beginning Vivaldi.



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Sorry for the late posting

Sorry for the late posting.
My Inquirer column yesterday has a translation from the original Spanish of the explanatory note on the 1734 Murillo Velarde map you may find interesting. The only physical copy availbe to the public today is displayed in the National Library of the Philippines, a gift from businessman Mel Velarde.
https://opinion.inquirer.net/178293/p...



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"The Archeologist" is not just a visual plagiarist

"The Archeologist" is not just a visual plagiarist. He is also grammatically challenged.
Is it so difficult to just click Share and draw engagement to both our pages?
What Is difficult about acknowledging the source of the pic and caption?
The photos of the skull were taken by me in USC Museum last July , the composite showing the detail of the decorated teet was lifted from my page without citation.
Worse, THE Archaeologist edited the caption making it appear that the skull was ...

Freud and I in one of our favorite cities

Freud and I in one of our favorite cities. Guess where?



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Before electric or digital doorbells and CCTV camera old homes used brass door knockers

Before electric or digital doorbells and CCTV camera old homes used brass door knockers. Using your knuckles to knock on a door made of thick Philippine hardwood was common but difficult. Saw these 19th century door knockers in the shape of a delicate woman's hand holding a ball in heritage homes in Teal, Batangas.



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