Pintô International and the OXFORD WEB3 ACADEMY ALLIANCE partnered to present “Pintôkyo,” an exhibition featuring fifty-six contemporary Philippine artists at the Hillside Forum in Tokyo, Japan from June 19 - June 24. The exhibition was organized by Pintô Museum’s Dr. Joven Cuanang, curated by Antonio C. Leano, and included six OWAADaoPF alumni:  Ambie Abaño (2011), Riel Hilario (2012), Anton del Castillo (2006), Nona Garcia (2004), Dexter Fernandez (2014), and Leeroy New (2015, 2016). OWAADao supporters from the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan traveled to the opening, demonstrating their commitment to OWAADao’s mission of advancing international dialogue through cultural exchange.

Pintôkyo is the latest in a series of international exhibitions planned by Pintô International, building on the success of 2017 debut exhibition in New York, Pintô Manhattan Manila, which helped raise funds for OWAADao’s fellowship program. These exhibitions, said Dr. Cuanang, represent “the diversity of interests of the Filipino artist—both in terms of technique and subject matter.” As an extension of Dr. Cuanang’s vision to expand the international audience for Filipino art, Pintôkyo connected art admirers from diverse fields, countries, and cultures. 
 


OWAADao Philippines Trustees, Pintô Art Museum Trustees, Philippines contemporary artists with Philippine Ambassador Jose Laurel V, and Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda


Yuji Tsutsumi hosted a welcome lunch at International House of Japan. 30 guests included OWAADao Philippines Board, Pintô Museum Board, OWAADao Trustees, OWAADao supporters and special guests from Japan

Below: Pintô hosted a dinner for the artists and OWAADao board and staff; the artists, OWAADao board and staff go on a cruise boat dinner