A report from UNESCO stated that there are 104,000 museums in the world, while the latest data from Statista indicates that 33,082 of these museums are in the US and 6,741 in Germany. When it comes to Asian countries, Japan has the highest number with a total of 5,738 museums, followed by China with 5,535, and Thailand with 1,526 museums.
Jessica Pag-iwayan“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.”Style Weekend's July 26 digital cover feautres the 'Desaparecidos' by Toym Imao
With this limited access to museums and galleries, Filipinos' appreciation and love for the arts may be hindered. Some might even think that art only caters to the rich and those who can afford it. However, this shouldn't be the case, as UNESCO also stated that museums"play a leading role in bolstering the creative economy locally and regionally."
Regional artists Maan De Loyola, JP Lopez, Rolando Manuel Jucar, Christopher Fernandez, Marte Goyon, joined this year's Ortigas Art Festival exhibition together with Mayumi Habulan, and Renato Habulan . helps young artists develop their skills in art and teach the importance of preserving our culture and rich heritage.“We go down to the artists in the periphery. No experience, no art degree, no exhibit, they are not yet winners because we really want to start from the bottom,” Habulan said. “Kung naghihirap ka, paano ka magiging artist? Ang mahal mahal ng mga gamit.
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