I first visited Gateway Art Gallery in March 2015 at the suggestion of Steve. He told me about Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art and how perfect it would be for my blog. I did visit it and featured the 6-foot by 12-foot paintings in this platform, and I learned several things about Philippine history in the process. Since then, I have been to Gateway Art Gallery twice although I visit Gateway Mall at least twice a month.
I was surprised to discover that Gateway Art Gallery was empty when I went inside. I had the place, the paintings, and the historical memorabilia (new addition) all to myself. Well, I had to share them with TR, but she is too tiny, she was almost not there. Almost being the key term in that sentence.
Having featured the Sining Saysay paintings, I focused my attention to the artefacts on display, most of which pertain to KKK (Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga anak ng Bayan) or Katipunan and former Philippine president Manuel A. Roxas.
For related entries, please read Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art and Museo ng Katipunan.
Here are some of the photos taken at Gateway Art Gallery:
KKK or Katipunan
Copy of the Kartilya or primer of the Katipunan, from the book The Tragedy of Revolution, Adrian Cristobal, 1997
The Kartilya or primer of the Katipunan was written in 1896 by Andres Bonifacio’s trusted friend and adviser, the young genius Emilio Jacinto. It embodied the noble teachings of the organization. The first edition of the Kartilya contains the famous footnote defining tagalog as people born in the archipelago, regardless of their ethnic origin.
Letter of Andres Bonifacio to Emilio Jacinto, dated March 8, 1897. Copy of the letter from the book The Tragedy of Revolution, Adrian Cristobal, 1997
Letter of Andres Bonifacio to Emilio Jacinto, dated April 24, 1897. Copy of the letter from the book The Tragedy of Revolution, Adrian Cristobal, 1997
A document appointing Emilio Jacinto, alias Pingkian, as Pangulong Hukbo sa Dakong Hilagaan ng Maynila, (Commander-in-Chief of the revolutionary forces north of Manila) dated April 15, 1897 and signed by Bonifacio. Copy of the document from the book The Tragedy of Revolution, Adrian Cristobal, 1997
An 1896 issue of the Spanish newspaper La Ilustración Española y Americana. Copy of the newspaper from the book The Tragedy of Revolution, Adrian Cristobal, 1997
An 1896 issue of the Spanish newspaper La Ilustración Española y Americana featured news about the insurrection and showed Bonifacio as the president of the República Tagala. Emilio Aguinaldo was mentioned in the same release as a general. The Katipunan had ceased to be a secret society and had begun to be recognized as a formidable force to reckon with.
Manuel A. Roxas
And Now Comes Roxas (A Story of the Occupation and a Leader) by Felixberto G. Bustos. Original Copy of the book from the President Manuel Roxas Foundation collection
The book And Now Comes Roxas reveals the forces at work during the dark days of the Japanese occupation and as they intertwined in the life of President Manuel Roxas during this chaotic period. Written by war correspondent Felixberto G. Bustos, the book served as an independence souvenir edition. It was funded by the Philippine Book Stores Association and was released on July 1, 1946.
Official Program of the Proclamation and Inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines, Luneta, City of Manila, July 4, 1946
Address of Manuel A. Roxas, President of the Philippines, on the Inauguration of the Philippine Republic on July 4, 1946 at the Luneta, Manila
Manuel A. Roxas, President of the Philippine Republic on the cover of Time Magazine. Original copy of the magazine from the President Manuel Roxas Foundation collection
President Manuel Roxas, landed on the cover of the July 8, 1946 issue of Time Magazine, in time with the independence granted to the Philippines by the United States of America on July 4, 1946. Time Magazine’s lengthy article on Roxas prophesied numerous challenges awaiting the new republic. The article said that Roxas would “have to give the republic credit, a face, a mind, and perhaps, even a heart” to make his leadership of the young nation succeed.
Liwanag Reading Corner
Liwanag Reading Corner is a space to browse, read, think, ponder, create, and do tasks. It is the space for the children to imagine, fly, expand, and journey across ideas and universe. Users of the books found in Liwanag Reading Corner are encouraged to embrace and use them with care and generously share them with others.
Si Juanito Noong Panahon ng mga Amerikano (Juanito during the time of the Americans). Kuwento ni Augie Rivera. Mga likhang luad ni Jose Miguel Tejido
Si Lola Apura at si Lolo Un Momento. Kuwento ni I.S.A. Lopez. Guhit ni Vanessa Tamayo. Apura is the Spanish word for “in a hurry” while un momento means just “a moment”.
TR learning the differences and similarities between Lolo Un Momento and Lola Apura. Lola is fast. Lolo is slow. But they think as one when it comes to their chores.
TR contemplating to read The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots. Story by Nikki Dy-Liaco. Illustrations by May Ann Licudine
Gateway Art Gallery Address:
Gateway Art Gallery is in the 5th Floor of Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Gateway Art Gallery Hours:
Monday to Sunday 10am to 7pm
Gateway Art Gallery Entrance Fee:
FREE!
How to get to Gateway Art Gallery:
- Take the LRT-2 to Araneta Center-Cubao Station. The exit is adjacent to Gateway Mall. Take the elevator to the 5th floor or the escalator to the cinema lobby of Gateway Mall. It is to the left of the theaters when facing the ticketing area.
- Take the MRT-3 to Cubao Station. Go to the bridgeway that connects Farmer’s Plaza to Gateway Mall. Take the elevator to the 5th floor and exit in the Gateway Tower. The Gateway Art Gallery is next to the Topiary Garden.