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Recent exhibition features the "Beyond Tobacco" exhibit which is in time with Ayala Corporation's 180th anniversary. Beyond Tobacco presents the rich economic history of the [[Philippines]] and its deep relationship with [[Spain]] during and after the Tobacco Monopoly in the 19th century by its large collection of [[artifact (archaeology)|artifacts]], memorabilia, [[map]]s, and [[photographs]] of the ''Compañia General de Tobacos de Filipinas'' (also known as ''Tabacalera''). Artifacts such as [[tobaccos]], cigar holders, and other paraphernalia are shown in the exhibit. Maps of huge tobacco plantations chiefly in [[Luzon]] are also displayed, including photos of the [[factory]] before and after being bombed during the [[Japan]]ese occupation. Furthermore, paintings by [[Fernando Amorsolo]] and books written by [[Jaime Gil de Biedma]] and other biographers are on display.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sorilla|first=Franz|title=Bridge to the Past|url=. httphttps://ph.asiatatler.com/luxury-newslife/bridge-to-the-past|accessdate=April 26, 2014|newspaper=Philippine Tatler|date=2014}}</ref> The exhibit was curated by Professor Martin Rodrigo of the ''Universitat Pompeu Fabra'' (also known as [[Pompeu Fabra University]]) in [[Barcelona, Spain]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Beyond Tobacco Exhibition Catalogue|publisher=Ayala Foundation Inc.}}</ref>