Nationalism tells the history of the Philippines (spanning pre-Spanish days to present-day politics) in 28 works, including a revolutionary flag reportedly owned by Emilio Aguinaldo and captured by the Americans. JJ Atencio wrote in his foreword: “Art and nationalism have always been bound together, since Juan Luna’s Spoliarium and its capture of the gold medal at the Madrid Salon in 1884. Luna would become the toast of Europe and would make all Filipinos proud to be of the same country. Together, the works underline the power of art, not just in reflecting love of country but also in inspiring and nurturing it. “Nationalism, as portrayed by the Art of Jorge Pineda, reminds us that, as we teach our children what they should live for, it is also important for them to know what to die for.”