Contempor

ary
Philippine
Arts from
the Regions
Rose-Anne B. Magsino, LPT
 Chapter 2
Lesson 1

National Artists

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•The Philippines is such a beautiful country full of
wonders that never fails to amaze everyone. It’s
beautiful enough that many Filipinos transform what
they see to a remarkable masterpiece, making the art
in the Philippines popular across the world. 
•Whether it’s a simple group of women doing the
laundry in the streams or a struggling fisherman
waiting for his first catch, there are so many artworks
in the Philippines that tell stories we failed to see. 

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If there are box office kings and queens in the film industry,
there are also art box office stars whose talents are beyond
imagination. In case you don’t know yet, there are so many
notable contemporary arts in the Philippines.

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10 Contemporary Filipino
Artists
Here’s a list of some contemporary Filipino artists and their
artworks that showed the world how beautiful the art in the
Philippines is.

1. Ronald Ventura: “Crack in the Hull,” at the León Gallery

Magnificent September Auction 2014 at P25.7 million.

2. Andres Barrioquinto: “The Back of Love” at the León

Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2019, at P12.9
million
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3. Elmer Borlongan: “Quiapo,” León Gallery Spectacular Mid-
Year Auction 2017, P9.9 million

4. Jose John Santos III: “Surface Tension,” at the León Gallery

Magnificent September Auction 2017, P9.3 million, and for
“Untitled” at the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction
2016, P9.3 million

5. Annie Cabigting: “Kunst Museum,” León Gallery Asian

Cultural Council 2019, P7 million
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6. Jigger Cruz: “Blares of the Opposite,” León Gallery Kingly
Treasures 2015, P6.7 million

7. Mark Justiniani: “Ang Hari,” León Gallery Spectacular Mid-Year

Auction of 2018, P6.42 million

8. Alfredo Esquillo: “Daang Ligid Cruz,” León Gallery Auction 2013,

P4.1 million

9. Marina Cruz: “White on Red Threads,” León Gallery Magnificent

September 2015, P3.3 million

10. Buen Calubayan: “Bundok Banahaw,” León Gallery Kingly

Treasures 2016, P3 million
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• Traditional art is a part of a culture of a certain group of
people, with skills and knowledge passed down through
generations from masters to apprentices. It portrays the
simple life before the massive growth of a country.
• The traditional arts in the Philippines include folk
architecture, maritime transport, famous sculpture in the
Philippines, weaving, carving, folk performing arts, folk
(oral) literature, folk graphic and plastic arts, ornament,
pottery, and other artistic expressions of traditional
culture. Among the most famous forms of traditional art
in the Philippines is weaving. Each island (Luzon, Visayas,
and Mindanao) has its own distinctive style of weaving to
show the Philippine culture.

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 Notable Traditional Artists in the
Philippines

• Fernando Amorsolo: “Lavanderas”

• Juan Luna: “Spoliarium”
• Carlos “Botong” Francisco: “Bayanihan”
• Guillermo Tolentino: “Oblation”
• Napoleon Abueva: “Kaganapan”
• Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo: “Las Virgenes Cristianas
Expuestas al Populacho”
• Mauro Malang Santos (Malang): “Street Fight”
• Yabing Masalon Dulo: B’laan Ikat Master Weaver
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 Notable Contemporary Artists in the
Philippines
• Ronald Ventura: “Crack in the Hull”
• Andres Barrioquinto: “The Back of Love”
• Elmer Borlongan: “Quiapo”
• Jose John Santos III: “Untitled”
• Annie Cabigting: “Kunst Museum”
• Jigger Cruz: “Blares of the Opposite”
• Mark Justiniani: “Ang Hari”
• Alfredo Esquillo: “Daang Ligid Cruz”
• Marina Cruz: “White on Red Threads”
• Buen Calubayan: “Bundok Banahaw”
• Benedicto Cabrera: “Family”
• Oscar Villamiel: “Cheap Medicine”
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Indigenous art in the Philippines is made by the indigenous peoples of the
Philippines that include works in raw materials such as an extract from
trees, fruits, and vegetables. 

Notable Indigenous Artists in the Philippines

1. Uwang Ahadas: Yakan musical instruments player from Lamitan, Basilan
2. Magdalena Gamayo: Textile (Abel) weaver from Pinili, Ilocos Norte
3. Eduardo Mutuc: Metalsmith and artist from Apalit, Pampanga
4. Lang Dulay: Textile (T’Nalak) weaver from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
5. Samaon Sulaima: Musician, Kutyapi player from Maganoy, Maguindanao
6. Haja Amina Appi: Pandan mat weaver from Ungos Matata, Tandubas,
Tawi-Tawi
7. Federico Caballero: Chanter and educator from Calinog, Iloilo
8. Ginaw Bilog: Poet from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
9. Salinta Monon: Textile (Inabal) weaver from Bansalan, Davao del Sur
10. Masino Intaray: Chanter and musician from Palawan
11. Darhata Sawabi: Textile weaver from Parang, Sulu
12. Teofilo Garcia: Gourd hatmaker from San Quintin, Abra
13. Alonzo Saclag: Traditional dancer and musician from Lubuagan, Kalinga
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List of National Artists in the Philippines

Awardee Date of Award Category

1. Fernando Amorsolo 1972 Painting
2. Francisca R. Aquino 1973 Dance
3. Carlos V. Francisco 1973 Painting
4. Amado V. Hernandez 1973 Literature
5. Antonio J. Molina 1973 Music
6. Juan F. Nakpil 1973 Architecture
7. Guillermo E. Tolentino 1973 Sculpture
8. Jose Garcia Villa 1973 Literature
9. Napoleon V. Abueva 1976 Sculpture
10. Lamberto V. Avellana 1976 Theater and Film

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11. Leonor O. Goquingco 1976 Dance

12. Nick Joaquin 1976 Literature
13. Jovita Fuentes 1976 Music
14. Victorio C. Edades 1976 Painting
15. Pablo S. Antonio 1976 Architecture
16. Vicente S. Manansala 1981 Painting
17. Carlos P. Romulo 1982 Literature
18. Gerardo de Leon 1982 Cinema
19. Honorata “Atang”
1987 Theater and Music
dela Rama
20. Antonino R. 1988 Music
Buenaventura

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21. Lucrecia R. Urtula 1988 Dance

22. Lucrecia R. Kasilag 1989 Music
23. Francisco Arcellana 1990 Literature
24. Cesar F. Legaspi 1990 Visual Arts
25. Leandro V. Locsin 1990 Architecture
26. Hernando R. Ocampo 1991 Visual Arts
27. Lucio D. San Pedro 1991 Music
28. Lino Brocka 1997 Cinema
29. Felipe P. de Leon 1997 Music
30. Wilfrido Ma. 1997 Theater
Guerrero

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31. Rolando S. Tinio 1997 Theater & Literature

32. Levi Celerio 1997 Music & Literature
33. N.V.M. Gonzales 1997 Literature
34. Arturo R. Luz 1997 Visual Arts
35. Jose M. Maceda 1997 Music
36. Carlos Quirino 1997 Historical Literature
37. J. Elizalde Navarro 1999 Painting
38. Prof. Andrea
Veneracion 1999 Music

39. Edith L. Tiempo 1999 Literature

40. Daisy H. Avellana 1999 Theater

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41. Ernani J. Cuenco 1999 Music

42. F. Sionil Jose 2001 Literature
43. Ang Kiukok 2001 Visual Arts
44. Ishmael Bernal 2001 Cinema
45. Severino Montano 2001 Theater
46. Jose T. Joya 2003 Visual Arts (Painting)
47. Virgilio S. Almario 2003 Literature
48. Alejandro R. Roces 2003 Literature
49. Eddie S. Romero 2003 Cinema & Broadcast Arts
50. Salvador F. Bernal 2003 Theater Design

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51. Benedicto R. Cabrera 2006 Visual Arts
52. Abdulmari Asia Imao 2006 Visual Arts
53. Dr. Bienvenido
Lumbera 2006 Literature

54. Ramon Obusan 2006 Dance

55. Fernando Poe Jr. 2006 Cinema
56. Archt. Ildefonso P.
2006 Landscape Architecture
Santos, Jr.
57. Ramon O. Valera 2006 Fashion Design
58. Manuel Conde 2009 Film
59. Lázaro Francísco 2009 Literature
60. Federico Aguilar
Alcuaz 2009 Visual Arts

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61. Alice Reyes 2014 Dance

62. Francisco V. Coching 2014 Visual Arts
63. Cirilo F. Bautista 2014 Literature
64. Francisco F. Feliciano 2014 Music
65. Ramon P. Santos 2014 Music
66. Jose Maria V.
Zaragoza 2014 Architecture

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Here are the places to see the works of local artists in the Philippines and
appreciate the beauty and meaning of each Filipino painting, Filipino
sculpture, modern art in the Philippines, and so much more.

1. Ayala Museum
2. National Museum of the Philippines
3. Museo Pambata
4. Pinto Art Museum
5. The Mind Museum
6. The Dessert Museum
7. BenCab Museum
8. Lakbay Museo
9. Metropolitan Museum of Manila
10. Balay Negrense Museum
11. Museo Sugbo (Cebu Provincial Museum)
12. Davao Museum of History and Ethnography
13. Museum of Three Cultures

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