Curated Historical Collection
2026
June
Manila in Print - The Manila Cathedral, Cabildo St., Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila | 12 - 14 June 2026
As Filipinos celebrated the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence, Manila in Print, in collaboration with The Manila Cathedral and the Gallery of Prints, opened a special historical exhibition at The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila.
Running from June 12 to 14, 2026, Manila in Print featured antique prints, historical maps, and rare visual materials depicting The Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, and the rich history of Manila. Through original artworks, cartographic treasures, and centuries-old visual records, the exhibition offered visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation's heritage and rediscover the stories that shaped the country's capital.
The exhibit coincided with the Manila Cathedral's Independence Day Open House, which granted the public rare access to restricted areas such as the crypt, choir loft, and roof deck. Guided tours and pipe organ concerts further enriched the experience, drawing pilgrims, tourists, and history enthusiasts throughout the celebration.
More than a showcase of historical artifacts, Manila in Print served as a reminder of Manila's enduring legacy and the importance of preserving the cultural and historical treasures that continue to define Filipino identity.
2025
October
"Collectibles, Hobbies & Vintage Finds Expo" - SMX Convention, Mall of Asia | October 9-11, 2025
2025
March to June
“The Philippines Throughout Centuries" Lietz Industrial Complex Edision Avenue P. Leviste KM 14 SLEX 1700 Parañaque City Metro Manila | March 24 - June 30, 2025
2024
August - September
MaArte at the Pen 2024 Fab Finds, The Peninsula Manila | Rigodon Ballroom Garcia Villa, Balagtas, Balamori, Upper Lobby, The Conservatory, 5th & 9th floors | August 29 - September 1 2024
2024
May - June
BUEN VIAJE | Manila – Acapulco – Manila Pinto Art Museum | May 5 - June 16, 2024
2024
June
Transfer Announcement, New showroom in Parañaque | Gallery of Prints Lietz Industrial Complex, Edison Avenue (P. Leviste), Km 14 SLEX 1700 Parañaque City, Metro Manila.
2024
March
1512+512=2024, Mercator’s Birth Aniversary, Gallery of Prints Showroom | March 5, 2024
2024
March
Moving in Sale - New Showroom, Parañaque | March 1, 2024
2024
February
"In Full Bloom" a Journey through the cultural and historical nuances of Filipino Romance. - Glorietta 4 Showroom, Makati | January 2 - February 29, 2024
2024
January
125 Years : The First Philippine Republic in Original Antique Maps & Prints | January 15 - 31 2024
2023
November 2023 to January 2024
Christmas Exhibition of 88 Treasures - Glorietta Showroom, Makati | November 11, 2023 - January 11, 2024
October
"Tides of Time" an exhibition of MAPS, PRINTS, AND BOOKS | October 1 - 31, 2023
August
"Wikang May Adhika" A Celebration of Filipino Languages | August 1 - 31, 2023
August
MaArte @ The PEN in Full Bloom | August 4 - 6
August
"A Day in the Life" a Scenes of Everyday Life | July 5 - 31, 2023
June to July
The 125 Year Anniversary of Philippine Independence | June 3 - July 4, 2023
April to May
"Philippine Birds" a stunning antique of prints of the 19th Century | April - May 2023
2022
October
LaPlace | Cyrille Pierre Theodore Laplace (1793 - 1875) | October 2022
2022
August
MaArte Fair at THE PEN | August 19 - 21 2022
2021
October to November
"SARI-SARI" an exciting assortment of antique prints. 16th to 19th Century items | October - November 2021
2021
July to September
"Heritage" a dialogue with the past | July - September 2021
2021
April to June
Magellan’s Arrival – 16 March 1521 A Half -Millennium Anniversary | April 17 - June 20, 2021.
2021
February
Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria - An open fair inspired by El Rastro de Madrid | February 6 -7 2021
2020
December
Rare XMAS Gifts, 16th – 19th Century | December 1 - December 31, 2020
2020
July
El Sitio de Manila – An Exhibition of Antique Prints and Books | July 1 - 31, 2020
2020
January
PHILIPPINE FASHION IN THE 19TH CENTURY | January 8 - February 29, 2020
2019
November to December
MINDANAO | November 19 - December 20, 2019
2019
October to November
The Philippines Through German Eyes Vintage and Antique Prints 1544-1944 | October 22 - November 18, 2019
2019
August to September
Magellan’s First Circumnavigation 20 September 1519 A Half Millennium Anniversary | August 1 - September 30
2019
July
THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC AND THE USA 1898-1907 | July 4 - 31, 2019
2019
June to July
FLORA and FAUNA, BIRDS and other ANIMALS of the PHILIPPINES | June 3 - July 7, 2019 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
2019
March to April
RARE MANUSCRIPT MAPS c1730 | March 14 - May 19, 2019 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
2019
January to February
China and the Chinese in the Philippines A Collection of Antique Maps and Prints | January 15 - February 28, 2019
2018
October
The 36th International IMCoS Symposium 2018 | October 14 - October 17, 2018
2018
October
Philippine Cartography 1320 - 1899 | October 15, 2018 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
2018
July to September
Manila Through the Centuries | July 1 - September 16, 2018
2018
January to April
Antique Wall Maps & Vintage Posters | January 30 - April 30, 2018
2017
October
The Nonesuch: Fine Collectibles and Rarities | October 26 - 29, 2017 THE GALLERY, THE PENINSULA MANILA
2017
September to October
16 Globe Gores by Vincenzo Coronelli (1650-1718) – Among the Rarest Copper Engravings in the World | September 6 - October 31, 2017 Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
2017
March to May
Mapping the Philippine Seas - Exploration and discovery of the Philippines Archipelago as the nexus of regional and global trading networks from the 16th to the 19th centuries. | March 15 - May 31, 2017.
2016
June
THE 18TH–19TH CENTURY FASHION OF THE PHILIPPINES | Art Space, Glorietta IV, Ayala Center, Makati City | June 10 - June 28, 2016.
2015
October to November
Philippine Heritage | Art Space, Glorietta IV, Ayala Center, Makati City | May 21 - May 30, 2015.
2015
October to November
The First Philippine Republic & the United States (1898–1907) - Published by PHIMCOS, the Philippine Map Collectors Society, Inc., Manila, with substantial contributions by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. One of the best image reference catalogues of this important period in Philippine colonial history. | May 1 - July 4, 2015
2014
March to April
The Philippines in the 18th Century – A Collection of Maps and Prints | A Sales Exhibition of original maps, prints, and books by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. Opens on Thursday March 20th, 2014 at the 3rd floor Art Space, Glorietta IV, Ayala Center, Makati City, MM, at 6.00 p.m. – Exhibit runs until Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
2013
May to June
The Philippines in the 19th Century - On the occasion of the 2nd edition Book Launch of the successful coffee-table book “The Philippines in the 19th Century, the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents A Sales Exhibition of 19th Century Art in Print at the Ayala Center on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013. The Exhibit runs till Friday, June 28th with almost all of the antique prints featured in the book which as a result doubles up as an extensive catalogue documentation of this period in Philippine History.
2013
May to June
The second edition Book Launch on “The Philippines in the 19th Century” - The GALLERY OF PRINTS celebrates the second edition Book Launch on “The Philippines in the 19th Century”, a collection of prints by Rudolf J.H. Lietz, and the sales exhibition of antique prints featured in the Book | Artspace, Ayala Center, Makati City | May 22 - June 23, 2013
2012
October to December
British Occupation of Manila and Cavite (1762–1764) - Published by PHIMCOS, the Philippine Map Collectors Society, Inc., Manila, with significant contributions by the GALLERY OF PRINTS including several rare prints shown during the commemorative Reception at the British Ambassador’s residence on 5 October 2012. One of the best image reference catalogues of this relatively unknown event in Philippine colonial history. | October 18 - December 1, 2012
2012
June to July
Three Hundred Years of Philippine Maps / Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Exhibit (1598–1898) - Published by PHIMCOS, the Philippine Map Collectors Society, Inc., Manila, with significant contributions by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. One of the best image reference catalogues featuring maps of the Philippines during the period. | June 26 - July 31, 2012
2011
October to November
China and the Chinese in the Philippines – Art of Past Centuries - The Chinese have played a role in the Philippines even before Magellan set foot on this archipelago. From the early Spanish days where they were confined to the other side of the Pasig in order to separate them from today’s Intramuros, till the days of the Americans arrived – their influence in Philippine society and their ability to adapt have remained topics for scholars and amateurs alike. | This Sale Exhibit shows the many facets of Chinese life in the country, as seen through artistic European eyes, from the early years of the 17th Century till the end of the 19th Century, sometimes favourably, sometimes not so. At times biased but at other occasions with amusement, wonder and authenticity. A number of out of print books on the same topic complements the Show. | October 6 - November 6, 2011
2010
November to December
Watercraft of the Philippines - What for Filipinos and many other peoples of the Western Pacific Ocean was their daily means of transportation, the Parao or Paraw, for the Western voyagers and discoverers, the tiny outrigger boats, with what looked like make-shift sails were frail and hardly capable of going anywhere into the open ocean. So with great astonishment and often ridicule, these watercraft were considered creations of lowly races inept for overseas travel. Little did they know that not only did the Natives cross from island to island, but they travelled hundreds of kilometers to reach different shores, often involuntarily due to strong or bad winds but to this day with a survival capability beyond belief. | November 25 - December 19, 2010
2009
June to July
First Impression: Early Views of the Philippines - Selected maps and prints from the exhibit “First Impressions: Early Views of the Philippines” by PHIMCOS in cooperation with the Spanish Embassy in Manila, held at the Yuchengco Museum on 25 June to 30 July 2009, with pictures taken during the launch. | Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza
2008
May
Philippines 200 – European Impressions of the Philippines in the 16th and 17th Centuries - THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA and the FILIPINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL In cooperation with THE PHILIPPINE MAP COLLECTORS SOCIETY (PHIMCOS) and the GALLERY OF PRINTS in celebration of Heritage Month 2008 present this exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila | May 19 - 31, 2008
2007
March
The Philippines Through European Eyes – A Selection of Antique Prints | a Sales Exhibition, supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in connection with Heritage Month 2007. | Art Exhibit Gallery Area, Ayala Commercial Center, Makati City. | March 19 - 29, 2007
2006
November to December
The Ornithology of the Philippines in the 19th Century - Ornithological pictures today represent a faithful reproduction of nature, perfected by 20th century colour printing techniques and photographic reproduction. But the 19th century still reflected the conflict of art and science necessitating either an artistic or a scientific compromise: at times the naturalist insisted on the more scientific detail, at times the artist prevailed with more voluptuous colour.
2006
January to February
The Original Prints of the Philippines by Jean Mallat de Bassilan in 1846 - Jean Mallat (1806-1863), a medical doctor, made three voyages to the Philippines, the first in 1838. His work, Les Philippines: Histoire, Géographie, Mœurs, Agriculture, Industrie, et Commerce des colonies Espagnoles dans l’Océanie, published by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, as three volumes (two volumes text and atlas) in 1846, rates probably the rarest of all 19th century French publications containing Philippine illustrated material.
2004
October
The Philippines ca. 1600–1900 A German Retrospective - A rerun – expanded to 94 prints – of the very successful 2002 show in conjunction with German Month October 2004. GALLERY OF PRINTS presents an Exhibition of 94 old illustrations about the Philippines by German writers, publishers, print makers, cartographers, and scholars. The collection places particular emphasis on what was written and printed about the Philippine islands by Germans. | Art Center Show Room Ayala Malls, Makati City.
2004
May
44 Birds of the Philippines - a Sales Exhibit of 44 Birds of the Philippines Rare Antique Engravings by Pierre Martiner, John Gould, Richard
2004
December 2003 to January 2004
Gallery of Prints Philippine and Asia-Pacific Viewscapes - GALLERY OF PRINTS Decorative Copper Engravings and stunning Lithographs from three Centuries are featured in this Exhibition of Philippine and Asia-Pacific Viewscapes: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, Hong Kong and China, Indochina Australia and New Zealand
2003
10 December to 7 January
Gallery of Prints - Decorative Copper Engravings and stunning lithographs from three centuries are featured in this Exhibition of Philippine and Asia-Pacific Viewscapes: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, Hongkong and China, Indochina, Australia and New Zealand. From December 10th 2003 to January 7th 2004 at the Gallery of Prints, 3rd floor Artspace Glorietta 4, Ayala Center Makati City.
2003
March to April
Asian Cities - From Hongkong to Canton, Fookien to Harbin, Beijing to Taipei, Tokyo to Yokohama, Bangkok to Saigon, Jakarta to Singapore, Calcutta to Manila: Asian Cities were described by European travellers in great detail and in delicate art work of the greatest finesse: copper engravings and lithographs, wood prints and steel gravures attest to the fascination that Europeans had with Asia – at times in faithful mirroring and sometimes with occidental fusion. Come and see a most interesting exhibit!
2003
February
Philippine Fashion in the 19th Century - The GALLERY OF PRINTS chose 10 costume plates from its vast collection of 19th Century fashion prints and created a selection of postcards of the most interesting images about street wear, formal wear, and daily wear, seen in Philippine everyday life, taken from various publications, and executed by different European artists and illustrators of this period. During the simple launch, all original prints were offered for sale thus affording owners their own postcards so to speak.
2002
December
The Philippines ca. 1600–1900 A German Retrospective - Hotel Intercontinental Manila in cooperation with the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents An Exhibition of 65 old illustrations about the Philippines by German writers, publishers, print makers, cartographers, and scholars. The collection places particular emphasis on what was written and printed about the Philippine islands by Germans. | Hotel Intercontinental Manila, Makati City
2002
July to August
Gallery of Prints Cities of the World - 24 Large Rare Antique Engravings and Panoramas in a Sales Exhibition of Cities of the World: Manila, Hong Kong, Paris, London, Berlin, Calcutta, Batavia, Tokyo, and many more
2001
February to March
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY MANILA and the GALLERY OF PRINTS Celebrate the Centenary of Federation with a Sales Exhibition of original antique prints, maps and books about Australia
2000
November to December
The Philippines in the 18th Century – A Collection of Prints & Sales Exhibition of original paintings, prints, and books by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. Opens on Tuesday, November 28th, 2000 at the 4th floor Art Center SM-Megamall-A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City, MM, at 6.00 p.m. – Exhibit runs until December 9th, 2000. A presentation of maps and views, flora and fauna, people and their costumes, by Philippine and European artists. After its successful presentations and book publishing on 19th Century Philippines, the GALLERY OF PRINTS now presents the next Exhibition sequel: The Philippines in the 18th Century.
2000
May
Botanica Filipina – Impressa Antiqua. A Sales Exhibition of very rare large original chromolithographs and other prints and antique books of Philippine flora and fauna, including tropical botanical views and scenes attributable to the Philippines, done in the 19th century and earlier. From the 16th century Dutch voyager and artist Jan Linschoten, to the early 17th century German artist Basilius Besler, and the mid 17th century Italian Giovanni Ferrari, from the great 18th century French artists Benard and Chatelain to their German colleagues Ehret and Weinmann, from the incomparable Dutch Madame Berthe Hoola van Nooten to our very own Padre Manuel Maria Blanco, all celebrated the beauty of Philippine and other tropical fruits and flowers.
2000
May
Botanica Filipina – Impressa Antiqua. A Sales Exhibition of very rare large original chromolithographs and other prints and antique books of Philippine flora and fauna, including tropical botanical views and scenes attributable to the Philippines, done in the 19th century and earlier. From the 16th century Dutch voyager and artist Jan Linschoten, to the early 17th century German artist Basilius Besler, and the mid 17th century Italian Giovanni Ferrari, from the great 18th century French artists Benard and Chatelain to their German colleagues Ehret and Weinmann, from the incomparable Dutch Madame Berthe Hoola van Nooten to our very own Padre Manuel Maria Blanco, all celebrated the beauty of Philippine and other tropical fruits and flowers.
2000
April to May
J A P A N – A Celebration of Antique Pictures. A Sales Exhibition of original prints and antique books by the GALLERY OF PRINTS Opens on Wednesday, April 5, 2000 simultaneously at both galleries: 4th floor Art Walk SM-Megamall-A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City 3rd floor, Artspace Glorietta IV, Ayala Commercial Center, Makati City Exhibits run until Thursday, May 4, 2000. A presentation of 2 x 25 views and maps, people and their costumes, by Western artists about Japan from 1550 till 1910 The collection places particular emphasis on Western art and European books. Some of the items have never been offered for sale in any Gallery or Show in the Philippines since 1970.
2000
February
China and the Chinese in the Philippines – Art of Past Centuries. A Sales Exhibition of original prints by the GALLERY OF PRINTS Opens on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 simultaneously at both galleries: 4th floor Art Walk SM-Megamall-A, EDSA, Mandaluyong City 3rd floor, Art Center Glorietta IV, Ayala Commercial Center, Makati City Exhibits run until February 29th, 2000. A presentation of views and maps, people and their costumes, by European artists from 1700 till 1899 The exhibition places particular emphasis on European art. Aside from original prints, excellent reproductions in limited editions are offered for sale as well.
1999
December
Manila and its Environs – Art of Past Centuries. A Sales Exhibition of original paintings, prints, and books by the GALLERY OF PRINTS. A presentation of maps and views, flora and fauna, people and their costumes, by European artists from the 1500s till 1899. Lithographed to the highest artistic standards and published in travel works about Asia and Circumnavigations, often in sumptuous hand-coloured editions that were widely read and became best-sellers in their times.
1999
April to May
Quand les Franҫais Découvraient les Philippines (When the French Discovered the Philippines) Alliance Franҫaise de Manille In cooperation with the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents a Sales Exhibition of unique 16th–19th century prints Art Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
1998
November
Mindanao as Seen in Print Through the Centuries - A Sales Exhibition of antique books and prints by the GALLERY OF PRINTS in cooperation with The University of the Philippines, Mindanao, with a public lecture “What is a Print?” by Rudolf J. H. Lietz, FRGS. The exhibit presents maps and views, flora and fauna by the most famous European printmakers, cartographers, and writers from the 1500s till the Declaration of Philippine Independence. This is the first time that such a large body of material on Mindanao has been shown in the Philippines with over 100 objects. U.P. Mindanao Cultural Center, Davao City
1998
June
The Philippines in the 19th Century – (Las Filipinas en el siglo XIX) - Instituto Cervantes Manila (4th Year Anniversary) And the GALLERY OF PRINTS In commemoration of the Philippine Centennial present the book launching of “The Philippines in the 19th Century” by Rudolf J. H. Lietz and a sales exhibition of the original antique prints featured in the book Instituto Cervantes, Malate, Manila
1998
April
Spanish Antique Prints Featuring the Philippines - Instituto Cervantes Manila in collaboration with the GALLERY OF PRINTS presents the largest collection of Spanish prints on the Philippines ever assembled for sale in the Philippines: 148 superb maps and views. Instituto Cervantes, Malate, Manila
1997
April
The Philippines in the 19th Century - Ambassadors – as Guests of Honour – from several European countries whose voyagers visited Philippine shores in times passed, opened A Sales Exhibition of 19th Century Art in Print at the SM Megamall Art Center on Wednesday, April 16th 1997. The Exhibit runs till Monday, April 28th with almost 200 antique prints and more than 20 antique books, as a prologue to the forthcoming book launch with the same subject in the Centennial Year 1998. This is the first time ever that a Sales Exhibit of such a large amount of original antique prints and books with a fully illustrated catalogue has been shown in the Philippines.
1996
March
Gallery of Prints Opening
1996
December
Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de L’Île de Java (Flowers, Fruits and Selected Flora of Java) - The GALLERY OF PRINTS holds a selling exhibition of the rare complete set of 40 antique Chromolithographs from the original album of Mme Berthe Hoola van Nooten (1817–1892). The Gallery also launches a set of 10 postcards in full colour taken from 10 selected images of this important artist. Artwalk, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong.
1996
February
The Philippines Through the Centuries - HIRAYA GALLERY In cooperation with the GALLERY OF PRINTS, its first Sales Exhibition of prints from the 16h Century to Philippine Independence HIRAYA GALLERY Ermita, Manila
