Cariño also wrote that Lozano’s paintings not only “confirm the artist’s distinction as an incomparable visual chronicler of daily life… [but also] painted scenes from everyday life that tell a story”. As such, Lozano’s albums were reproduced mostly to serve as souvenirs for foreign travellers. They are revelations of the colours popular in his time, the opulent life of the
principalia and
ilustrado social classes, as well as the diverse ethnic traditions in the different islands and jungles of the Philippines. Art history professor Santiago Pilar was once quoted in an article saying that Lozano’s art represented “some of the most quaint and endlessly fascinating relics of Filipino culture in Spanish times”.
Fernando Amorsolo’s “Couple Riding A Carabao During Sunset”
Looking at an artwork displayed in museums, particularly visual art, is an undeniably unique experience. You get to see the texture of the brush strokes. People can examine how the artist skillfully blends colors on the portrait. They have a chance to get personal with the painter by going through the sleek and sometimes imperfect lines that all together add to the beauty of the pieces. But seeing a painting’s elements move is a totally different experience.
That’s what motion graphic artist
Mark Cañega did with one of
Former senator and multi-awarded actor Ramon Revilla Sr.
Revilla, father of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Cavite Rep. Stryke Revilla, became popular for acting out real life heroes and villains, many of them keeping amulets or anting-anting that gave them superhuman powers.
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture unanimously endorsed the plenary adoption of House Resolution 1176 calling on the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts to strongly consider Revilla to be the next recipient of the National Artist award.
HR 1176 was filed by lawmakers led by Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin G. Romualdez.
The
Cultural Center of the Philippines, through its Visual Arts and Museum Division is opening five (5) additional slots for the 21AM Curatorial Workshop to be held on February 1-5, 2021 at 10 AM – 5 PM via Zoom. The original November 2020 schedule of the workshop was postponed due to schedule conflicts.
The
21AM Curatorial Workshop will be facilitated by the corporation TAOINC, which is also the commissioned corporation to close the Museo ng Kalinangang Katutubo and curate the establishment of 21AM the new contemporary art museum presently being established by the CCP.
The 21AM Curatorial Workshop is a capacity-building endeavor that foresees possible involvement of the participants in immediate and future 21AM projects and programs. A focus on curation for contemporary art during the workshop is supported and augmented by an in-depth introduction in traditional Philippine art and in museology, in order to enhance understanding of theoretical contexts in which cultural wor
PASAY CITY, Jan. 28 The Cultural Center of the Philippines, through its Visual Arts and Museum Division is opening five (5) additional slots for the 21AM Curatorial Workshop to be held on February 1-5, 2021 at 10am-5pm via Zoom. The original November 2020 schedule of the workshop was postponed due to schedule conflicts.
The 21AM Curatorial Workshop will be facilitated by the corporation TAOINC, which is also the commissioned corporation to close the Museo ng Kalinangang Katutubo and curate the establishment of 21AM the new contemporary art museum presently being established by the CCP.
The 21AM Curatorial Workshop is a capacity-building endeavor that foresees possible involvement of the participants in immediate and future 21AM projects and programs. A focus on curation for contemporary art during the workshop is supported and augmented by an in-depth introduction in traditional Philippine art and in museology, in order to enhance understanding of theoretical contexts i