MANILA – For the country’s annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal on 30 December 2024, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will be opening the special exhibit ‘Remembering Rizal in Artworks and Monuments’ at the Main Lobby and Second (2nd) Floor of the NHCP Main Building, TM Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.

The exhibit features artworks from the NHCP collection that immortalize Dr. Rizal’s life, ideals and sacrifices, offering a deeper understanding of his enduring influence on the nation. Severable notable artworks will be included such as National Artist Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco’s ‘Exile in Dapitan,’ a painting renderd in sombre shades of blue and green that portrays the clandestine meeting between Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela; Rizal’s terracotta statuette ‘Triumph of Death Over Life,’ a poignant symbol of the intricate connection between life and mortality; and Fernando Amorsolo’s posthumous portrait of ‘Rizal as a Mason,’ distinguished by the artist’s signature soft diffused lighting that imbues the piece with warmth and humanity. The exhibit, running for a month, hopes to inspire appreciation for the legacy of one of our national heroes.

For the 128th remembrance of his martyrdom, the theme “Rizal: Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Buhay at Aral Aming Nilalandas” hopes to serve as an opportunity for Filipinos to reflect on the values that his heroism exemplifies and how these may serve as a foundation for our future.

The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.

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