Body and Power: The Politics of Culture in Nineteenth-Century Philippines

The end of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines represented a defining moment, one that witnessed the growth of nationalism and the crystallization of national identity. In a series of lectures and panels, the multi-layered ethnic, religious, and cultural history of the Philippines will be examined, along with its impact on present-day Filipino and Filipino American culture. An international group of performers, writers, and scholars from the U.S. and abroad will provide varied perspectives. For a complete symposium agenda: Click Here.

Cosponsored by the Asia Society and NYU’s Grey Art Gallery; Department of Art and Art Professions, School of Education; King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center; and Asian/Pacific/American Studies Program and Institute. Made possible by the support of the Ayala Foundation, Inc. and others.