Art Should Not Be Hidden Away

"Art should not be hidden away. It should be seen, explored, and discussed," Puyat pointed out. "It is always meaningful to be surrounded by art not only for its beauty but also for the stories it tells."

- JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ

Thus declared Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Berna Romulo-Puyat at the unveiling of Kultura. Kapital. Kasalukuyan: Contemporary Art from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Collection at the National Museum.

"At the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, we have built a remarkable collection of Filipino art. Yet without a dedicated museum, many pieces have remained in storage or appeared only in offices and meeting rooms," she revealed, adding, "This collaboration with the National Museum allows us to share more of our collection in a space where it can be fully appreciated."

Former Central Bank Governor and art patron Jaime C. Laya said the collection was "brought together to illuminate an aspect of our country's wealth in talent, in culture, and in history."

"The art world now is more complex and entirely different from what it was in past years," he noted.