ARTFAIRPH/TALKS

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This session brings together three private art institutions -- the Lopez Museum and Library and the Ateneo Art Gallery, both celebrating its 65th anniversary, and Ayala Foundation’s Project Contempo, a contemporary art space set to open in 2027. Each presenter will share directions of future programs that impact on artistic practice and art education.

Moderated by Lisa Periquet

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About the Speaker/s

Ma. Elizabeth “Mariles” L. Gustilo is a Senior Consultant at the Ayala Foundation, focusing on a new contemporary arts center project. Before this role, she served as the Senior Director for Arts & Culture, overseeing both the Ayala Museum and the Filipinas Heritage Library until her retirement in 2024 after 14 years of service.

During her tenure, she revitalized the museum and library with elevated museum experiences and innovative programming designed to engage audiences.

In addition, she spearheaded various global initiatives by the Ayala Museum. She oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the museum, which began in mid-2019 and concluded in December 2021, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. During this period, the museum shifted to an omnichannel operational model, enhancing accessibility both onsite and online as exemplified by the
country’s first ever digital gallery situated at the museum lobby.

She culminated her tenure in 2024 with the celebration of the Ayala Museum’s 50th Anniversary, which featured two compelling exhibitions: Reuniting the Surigao Treasure, and the Asian premiere of Fernando Zobel. The Future of Past, along with a series of Free Days throughout the year as a gesture of appreciation to the community.