Moments before I happily delivered the opening remarks during the 2nd Edition of the Listening Biennial Symposium (Manila leg). The symposium embarks on a journey of exploring the art of listening and its ability to give and forge ecologies of attention.
This year, the symposium revolves around the themes of community and connection, drawing inspiration from the concepts of barangay and kampung. In these concepts, coming together and forming a community is not seen as a mere task but rather a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections.
Congratulations to the UP College of Fine Arts and the outgoing UP CFA Parola Gallery Curator, Dr. Dayang Yraola, for organizing this year’s Listening Symposium. Coincidentally, the UP CFA Department of Studio Arts has recently introduced a new sound art course, which has sparked immense interest among students and faculty members. This exciting development not only showcases the dedication to exploring diverse art forms but also signifies the establishment of stronger institutional relationships with other esteemed Southeast Asian universities. It is also worth mentioning that UP CFA has an MOU with Thailand's Silpakorn University and the Multimedia University of Malaysia.
Congratulations @up_cfa 🥂
