The Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal, one of the antiquarian photographs on exhibit at the Galleria Taal from March 20 to May 31, 2010 in Taal, Batangas.
“Philippine Photography in Changing Times” will be presented from March 20 to May 31, 2010 at the Ilagan-Barrion House, Calle Marcela Agoncillo in Taal, Batangas. The opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held at 4:00 pm at the Galleria Taal on March 20.
On exhibit are rare photographs depicting historical Philippine events from the 1870s to the 1980s. The antiquarian photographs are from the collections of National Museum consultant John Silva, John Terrel, George Bonsay and Sonny Camarillo.
Also on exhibit are rare vintage cameras from the collections of Manny Inumerable, chairman of PhotoWorld Asia 2010.
The exhibits are being presented by Galleria Taal, in cooperation with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc., Taal Active Alliance Legion, Taal Heritage Foundation, Barrion Foundation and the Municipality of Taal. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
The Ilagan-Barrion House in Taal. The house belonged to Domingo Ilagan and Maria Martinez who had six children: Aniceto, Rosario, Candida, Conchita, Julita and Juan. Candida, who married Antonino Barrion, a lawyer, with their three daughters Nellie, Corazon and Charito moved to this house in Taal after their conjugal home in Batangas City was burned down by the Japanese during World War II. The Ilagan house was actually an ancestral home, but Candida paid off her siblings to gain sole ownership. Candida lived in this beautiful house and it was their home until Candida passed away in 1975. The house had been totally neglected for several years after her death. In 2004, Manny and Bobby Inumerable, children of Nellie, renovated the present house.
Commented: March 24, 2010 at 9:38 pm
sir/ma’am,
how to get to the venue by private vehicle? would someone be kind enough to share a map or instructions going there? thanks in advance!