The United States government and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) inaugurated an exhibition last 13 February, featuring works by renowned Filipino painters to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila during World War II.

Dubbed as “Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance through Art,” the exhibit invites visitors to reflect on the destruction and resilience of the era through the lens of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Diosdado Lorenzo, Nena Saguil and Galo Ocampo.

The exhibition runs until 25 February at the Visitor Center of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The cemetery, the largest overseas American military cemetery in the world, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas and New Year. Admission is free, and guided tours are available.

“Art has the power to transcend time, to give voice to the voiceless, to capture history not as cold facts but as lived experience,” U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said.

“The four powerful works in this exhibit…serve as a visual testament to the past. They remind us of the shared sacrifices, lives lost and profound stories that must never be forgotten,” she added.