Curated Historical Collection

“The Philippines Throughout Centuries” Lietz Industrial Complex Edision Avenue P. Leviste KM 14 SLEX 1700 Parañaque City Metro Manila | March 24 – June 30, 2025

BUEN VIAJE | Manila – Acapulco – Manila Pinto Art Museum | May 5 – June 16, 2024

1512+512=2024, Mercator’s Birth Aniversary, Gallery of Prints Showroom | March 5, 2024

“In Full Bloom” a Journey through the cultural and historical nuances of Filipino Romance. – Glorietta 4 Showroom, Makati | January 2 – February 29, 2024

Christmas Exhibition of 88 Treasures – Glorietta Showroom, Makati | November 11, 2023 – January 11, 2024

“Wikang May Adhika” A Celebration of Filipino Languages | August 1 – 31, 2023

“A Day in the Life” a Scenes of Everyday Life | July 5 – 31, 2023

“Philippine Birds” a stunning antique of prints of the 19th Century | April – May 2023

MaArte Fair at THE PEN | August 19 – 21 2022

“Heritage” a dialogue with the past | July – September 2021

Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria – An open fair inspired by El Rastro de Madrid | February 6 -7 2021

El Sitio de Manila – An Exhibition of Antique Prints and Books | July 1 – 31, 2020

MINDANAO | November 19 – December 20, 2019

Magellan’s First Circumnavigation 20 September 1519 A Half Millennium Anniversary | August 1 – September 30

FLORA and FAUNA, BIRDS and other ANIMALS of the PHILIPPINES | June 3 – July 7, 2019 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City

China and the Chinese in the Philippines A Collection of Antique Maps and Prints | January 15 – February 28, 2019

Philippine Cartography 1320 – 1899 | October 15, 2018 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City

Antique Wall Maps & Vintage Posters | January 30 – April 30, 2018

16 Globe Gores by Vincenzo Coronelli (1650-1718) – Among the Rarest Copper Engravings in the World | September 6 – October 31, 2017 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City

THE 18TH–19TH CENTURY FASHION OF THE PHILIPPINES | Art Space, Glorietta IV, Ayala Center, Makati City | June 10 – June 28, 2016.

The First Philippine Republic & the United States (1898–1907) – Published by PHIMCOS, the Philippine Map Collectors Society, Inc., Manila, with substantial contributions by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. One of the best image reference catalogues of this important period in Philippine colonial history. | May 1 – July 4, 2015

The Philippines in the 19th Century – On the occasion of the 2nd edition Book Launch of the successful coffee-table book “The Philippines in the 19th Century, the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents A Sales Exhibition of 19th Century Art in Print at the Ayala Center on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013. The Exhibit runs till Friday, June 28th with almost all of the antique prints featured in the book which as a result doubles up as an extensive catalogue documentation of this period in Philippine History.

British Occupation of Manila and Cavite (1762–1764) – Published by PHIMCOS, the Philippine Map Collectors Society, Inc., Manila, with significant contributions by the GALLERY OF PRINTS including several rare prints shown during the commemorative Reception at the British Ambassador’s residence on 5 October 2012. One of the best image reference catalogues of this relatively unknown event in Philippine colonial history. | October 18 – December 1, 2012

China and the Chinese in the Philippines – Art of Past Centuries – The Chinese have played a role in the Philippines even before Magellan set foot on this archipelago. From the early Spanish days where they were confined to the other side of the Pasig in order to separate them from today’s Intramuros, till the days of the Americans arrived – their influence in Philippine society and their ability to adapt have remained topics for scholars and amateurs alike. | This Sale Exhibit shows the many facets of Chinese life in the country, as seen through artistic European eyes, from the early years of the 17th Century till the end of the 19th Century, sometimes favourably, sometimes not so. At times biased but at other occasions with amusement, wonder and authenticity. A number of out of print books on the same topic complements the Show. | October 6 – November 6, 2011

First Impression: Early Views of the Philippines – Selected maps and prints from the exhibit “First Impressions: Early Views of the Philippines” by PHIMCOS in cooperation with the Spanish Embassy in Manila, held at the Yuchengco Museum on 25 June to 30 July 2009, with pictures taken during the launch. | Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza

The Philippines Through European Eyes – A Selection of Antique Prints | a Sales Exhibition, supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in connection with Heritage Month 2007. | Art Exhibit Gallery Area, Ayala Commercial Center, Makati City. | March 19 – 29, 2007

The Original Prints of the Philippines by Jean Mallat de Bassilan in 1846 – Jean Mallat (1806-1863), a medical doctor, made three voyages to the Philippines, the first in 1838. His work, Les Philippines: Histoire, Géographie, Mœurs, Agriculture, Industrie, et Commerce des colonies Espagnoles dans l’Océanie, published by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, as three volumes (two volumes text and atlas) in 1846, rates probably the rarest of all 19th century French publications containing Philippine illustrated material.

44 Birds of the Philippines – a Sales Exhibit of 44 Birds of the Philippines Rare Antique Engravings by Pierre Martiner, John Gould, Richard

Gallery of Prints – Decorative Copper Engravings and stunning lithographs from three centuries are featured in this Exhibition of Philippine and Asia-Pacific Viewscapes: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, Hongkong and China, Indochina, Australia and New Zealand. From December 10th 2003 to January 7th 2004 at the Gallery of Prints, 3rd floor Artspace Glorietta 4, Ayala Center Makati City.

Philippine Fashion in the 19th Century – The GALLERY OF PRINTS chose 10 costume plates from its vast collection of 19th Century fashion prints and created a selection of postcards of the most interesting images about street wear, formal wear, and daily wear, seen in Philippine everyday life, taken from various publications, and executed by different European artists and illustrators of this period. During the simple launch, all original prints were offered for sale thus affording owners their own postcards so to speak.

Gallery of Prints Cities of the World – 24 Large Rare Antique Engravings and Panoramas in a Sales Exhibition of Cities of the World: Manila, Hong Kong, Paris, London, Berlin, Calcutta, Batavia, Tokyo, and many more

The Philippines in the 18th Century – A Collection of Prints & Sales Exhibition of original paintings, prints, and books by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. Opens on Tuesday, November 28th, 2000 at the 4th floor Art Center SM-Megamall-A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City, MM, at 6.00 p.m. – Exhibit runs until December 9th, 2000. A presentation of maps and views, flora and fauna, people and their costumes, by Philippine and European artists. After its successful presentations and book publishing on 19th Century Philippines, the GALLERY OF PRINTS now presents the next Exhibition sequel: The Philippines in the 18th Century.

Botanica Filipina – Impressa Antiqua. A Sales Exhibition of very rare large original chromolithographs and other prints and antique books of Philippine flora and fauna, including tropical botanical views and scenes attributable to the Philippines, done in the 19th century and earlier. From the 16th century Dutch voyager and artist Jan Linschoten, to the early 17th century German artist Basilius Besler, and the mid 17th century Italian Giovanni Ferrari, from the great 18th century French artists Benard and Chatelain to their German colleagues Ehret and Weinmann, from the incomparable Dutch Madame Berthe Hoola van Nooten to our very own Padre Manuel Maria Blanco, all celebrated the beauty of Philippine and other tropical fruits and flowers.

China and the Chinese in the Philippines – Art of Past Centuries. A Sales Exhibition of original prints by the GALLERY OF PRINTS Opens on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 simultaneously at both galleries: 4th floor Art Walk SM-Megamall-A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City 3rd floor, Art Center Glorietta IV, Ayala Commercial Center, Makati City Exhibits run until February 29th, 2000. A presentation of views and maps, people and their costumes, by European artists from 1700 till 1899 The exhibition places particular emphasis on European art. Aside from original prints, excellent reproductions in limited editions are offered for sale as well.

Quand les Franҫais Découvraient les Philippines (When the French Discovered the Philippines) Alliance Franҫaise de Manille In cooperation with the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents a Sales Exhibition of unique 16th–19th century prints Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong

The Philippines in the 19th Century – (Las Filipinas en el siglo XIX) – Instituto Cervantes Manila (4th Year Anniversary) And the GALLERY OF PRINTS In commemoration of the Philippine Centennial present the book launching of “The Philippines in the 19th Century” by Rudolf J. H. Lietz and a sales exhibition of the original antique prints featured in the book Instituto Cervantes, Malate, Manila

The Philippines in the 19th Century – Ambassadors – as Guests of Honour – from several European countries whose voyagers visited Philippine shores in times passed, opened A Sales Exhibition of 19th Century Art in Print at the SM Megamall Art Center on Wednesday, April 16th 1997. The Exhibit runs till Monday, April 28th with almost 200 antique prints and more than 20 antique books, as a prologue to the forthcoming book launch with the same subject in the Centennial Year 1998. This is the first time ever that a Sales Exhibit of such a large amount of original antique prints and books with a fully illustrated catalogue has been shown in the Philippines.

Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de L’Île de Java (Flowers, Fruits and Selected Flora of Java) – The GALLERY OF PRINTS holds a selling exhibition of the rare complete set of 40 antique Chromolithographs from the original album of Mme Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817–1892). The Gallery also launches a set of 10 postcards in full colour taken from 10 selected images of this important artist. Artwalk, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong