SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) contributes to the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Filipino cultural heritage through artistic exhibitions, publications, educational initiatives, and collaborative projects. Through its School of Arts, Culture, and Performance (SACP), Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD), and Benilde Fashion Museum, the College supports initiatives that celebrate Filipino artistic traditions, cultural knowledge, craftsmanship, and creative expression.
These initiatives provide opportunities to document and share traditional and contemporary Filipino art forms, including printmaking, textile preservation, and culture-based artistic practices. Through partnerships with cultural institutions, artists, and heritage practitioners, Benilde contributes to the transmission of cultural knowledge and the continued appreciation of Filipino heritage across generations.
Aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, particularly Target 11.4 on safeguarding cultural heritage, these efforts demonstrate the College’s commitment to preserving cultural identity, strengthening heritage awareness, and supporting the continuity of Filipino artistic traditions.
The following consolidated activities highlight Benilde’s initiatives in cultural documentation, heritage preservation, artistic exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing during Academic Year 2024–2025.
To Transfigure: Celebrating Culture-Based Artistic Traditions
July 20 – August 4, 2024 | Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts, School of Arts, Culture, and Performance | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
To Transfigure Annuale with Pinkhouse continues Benilde’s tradition of showcasing the artistic and creative works of its professors, teachers, and students, building upon the annual exhibitions formerly presented by the Design Foundation department. In 2024, the Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts program continued this tradition through a series of exhibitions promoting arts and creativity in partnership with Outlook Pointe Foundation and Fundacion Sanso.
Exhibition Highlights – Facebook
Perspectives in Philippine Printmaking: Preserving Filipino Artistic Practices
February 27 – June 14, 2025 | Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts, School of Arts, Culture, and Performance | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Benilde Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts partnered again with Fundacion Sanso for Perspectives in Philippine Printmaking, an expanded exhibition featuring prints by Benilde students and faculty, Juvenal Sanso, Manuel Rodriguez Sr., and other Filipino artists. The exhibition highlights the diverse practices and contributions that shape Philippine printmaking.
Philippine Printmaking Exhibition – Facebook
Prints: Language and Interpretation – Print Fair+ @ GAS
May 20–30, 2025 | Fine Arts in Culture-Based Arts, School of Arts, Culture, and Performance | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Prints: Language and Interpretation is a group exhibition exploring the expressive and communicative potential of print as an artistic medium. Presented at Gravity Art Space in Quezon City, the exhibition brings together works that examine how print can convey ideas, perspectives, and interpretations through visual expressions.
Print Fair+ Exhibition – Facebook
Documenting and Preserving Artistic Knowledge Through MCAD Publications
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design | Ongoing Initiative
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design contributes to artistic documentation and knowledge preservation through exhibition catalogues, artist monographs, and publications. These materials record artistic practices, exhibitions, and cultural perspectives through critical essays, photography, and research, providing valuable resources for students, researchers, artists, and the wider community. MCAD Manila+1
MCAD Publications and Exhibition Documentation
Preservation Across Borders: Textile and Clothing Conservation Workshop
December 18–19, 2024 | Benilde Fashion Museum
The Benilde Fashion Museum organized Preservation Across Borders, a public workshop on textile and clothing conservation facilitated by Japanese textile specialist Dr. Mie Ishii. The workshop introduced professional techniques for textile documentation, storage, display, and preventive conservation, supporting the preservation and transmission of knowledge related to Philippine fashion and textile heritage. The initiative was organized in collaboration with Benilde’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Program and Japan Foundation Manila. The Diarist.ph+1
