INVITATION FOR VERNISSAGE / OPENING CEREMONIES
The Philippine Pavilion at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition officially opened on May 27, 2016. It followed the country’s successful return to the Art Biennale in 2015.
Senator Loren Legarda, the visionary behind the Philippines’ participation in the Venice Biennale led the vernissage together with Leandro Y. Locsin, Jr., the curatorial team, and the participating artists and architects.
Philippine Ambassador to Italy, Hon. Domingo Nolasco represented the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and Ms. Adelina Suemith represented NCCA Chairman Felipe de Leon, Jr., the Commissioner of the Philippine Pavilion.
The Philippine Pavilion was included in the top 30 must-see events and exhibits of the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale.
INVITATION FOR FINISSAGE / CLOSING CEREMONIES
The Closing ceremony of the Philippine Pavilion at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition was held on November 27, 2016.