The Peninsula Manila Presents Art in Resonane Talks: BenCab in Conversation with Ambeth Ocampo Sunday, June 23rd at the Conservatory

BenCab Art in Resonance Afternoon Tea Buffet

On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 3:00 pm, The Peninsula Manila presents its first ever “Art in Resonance TALKS: BenCab in Conversation with Ambeth Ocampo” in The Conservatory.

Eminent historian, published author, popular newspaper columnist, and a good friend of the artist, Ambeth Ocampo will join BenCab to talk about his search for a Filipino identity and the social and cultural context behind his work.

“Art in Resonance TALKS: BenCab in Conversation with Ambeth Ocampo” will be followed by a BenCab Art in Resonance Afternoon Tea Buffet at The Upper Lobby.

The Peninsula Manila's Art in Resonance Program Returns with Philippine National Artist Benedicto "BenCab" Cabrera + Moooi Carpets Exhibitition

On May 22, 2024, The Peninsula Manila heralds the return of the contemporary art program “Art in Resonance” with a new exhibition of eight site-specific tapestries by Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera in collaboration with Moooi Carpets. Located at The Lobby, the exhibition will be open to the public until July 21.

Originally introduced in 2019 and since then adopted as a global initiative by all Peninsula hotels, Art in Resonance offers Peninsula guests deeply immersive experiences that promote the rich and vibrant cultural aspects of the cities in which they reside. Designed to support both established and emerging artists, Art in Resonance is grounded in the recognition of art’s value for humanity, as an inclusive and universal language that crosses borders and builds connections.

TEAplusART BenCab-INSPIRED “ART” Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Manila

The Peninsula Manila creates an immersive tea experience with a BenCab “Art” Afternoon Tea inspired by National Artist for the Visual Arts Benedicto BenCab Cabrera’s iconic “Sabel and “Larawan” tapestry art lining the hotel’s iconic lobby

The Peninsula Manila has been a longtime supporter of the arts. Over the last 43 years, it has assembled a sizable collection by some of the most notable names in Philippine art, the likes of Ang Kiukok, Malang, Romulo Olazo, Cesar Legaspi, Sanso, and BenCab among others. But the jewel in its collection is probably National Artist Napoleon “Billy” Abueva’s monumental “Sunburst” sculpture that crowns its soaring lobby under which guests gather every afternoon to enjoy the classic Peninsula Afternoon Tea.