Life, beauty combined. Some artists celebrate life

Others celebrate beauty. Architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa celebrates being Filipino and that, for him, is life and beauty combined. To celebrate his life, philosophy and legacy, an exhibit dubbed “Mañosa: Beyond Architecture’ is ongoing till May at the National Museum of the Philippines. The exhibit showcases over 50 landmark projects from Mañosa’s prolific career, including original drawings and models never before seen by the public. Archived photographs, samples of vernacular materials, furniture, and interior elements, are also featured.  “Mañosa: Beyond Architecture” is co-presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the National Museum, and the Mañosa Group of Companies.