Historian Ambeth Ocampo shared witty narratives and unconventional anecdotes while delivering his distinct perspective on Philippine history, highlighting the discoveries from his research and recent efforts to complete the Lopez Museum collection’s calendar of Rizaliana.
The lecture Rizal Without the Overcoat: The Lopez Collection of Rizaliana commemorated the 25th anniversary of Ocampo’s book of the same title.
In his column “Looking Back” in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Ocampo recounted that Rizal without the Overcoat was his attempt to “strip Rizal of the countless myths” that have been propagated round his persona. His research led him to the Lopez Museum, whose collection of Rizaliana has the distinction of being one of he best in the country.
The lecture was followed a Q and A and a book signing session at the museum café. Meanwhile, Anvil publishing House brought select titles penned by Ocampo and other authors.
More than 200 guests attended the lecture—a record for the museum—including members of the Lopez family and Lopez Group officers, friends from the academe, scholars,Rizaliana collectors and students, among others.
The event was made possible by Gourmet Farms Inc., along with Samsung Philippines, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth. (T. Garing).
The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited access to exhibitions and library resources by signing up for the Lopez Museum membership program. Members can borrow books from the lending section and get discounts on lectures, workshops and services for only P1,500.
