Contemporary Arts

Arturo Luz

National Artist for Visual Arts known for his minimalist and geometric style that celebrates order, movement, and modern Filipino aesthetics.

Ang Kiukok

A Filipino expressionist painter recognized for his bold colors and distorted figures that reflect human struggle and faith.

Salvador Bernal

National Artist for Theater Design, known for elevating stage and costume design into a fine art using native materials and cultural motifs.

Ronald Allan Poe

"King of Philippine Movies," celebrated for portraying heroic, kind-hearted Filipino men who fight for justice

Manuel Conde

A pioneering filmmaker who introduced epic and historical storytelling in Philippine cinema.

Francisco Coching

National Artist for Visual Arts and the “Dean of Filipino Illustrators”, Known for his comic book art that portrayed national heroes and ordinary Filipinos.

Larry Alcala

A cartoonist and illustrator famous for his humorous social commentaries that reflect filipino life and values.

Lamberto Avellana

National Artist for film and Theater, Recognized for his cinematic realism and humanistic storytelling

Gerardo “Gerry De Leon”

National Artist for Film known for his disciplined direction and mastery of dramatic storytelling

Lino Brocka

National Artist for Film, admired for his socially conscious works that expose inequality and human struggle.

Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero

A prolific playwright and director called the “Father of Philippine Theater,” known for his humorous yet moralistic plays.

Daisy Avallena

The “First Lady of Philippine Theater,” acclaimed for her powerful performances and direction of both Filipino and classical plays.

Bagong Taon

A modernist painting that captures the festive spirit of New Year through abstract figures and balanced geometric forms.

Geometric Landscape

Depicts a structured and abstract view of nature using sharp lines and vibrant forms, showing harmony in chaos.

Dalagang Bukid

His theater design recreated the rural Filipino setting with authenticity, emphasizing simplicity and national identity.

Panday Series

A legendary film series where he played a blacksmith-hero who forges a magical sword to battle evil, symbolizing courage and righteousness.

Ibong Adarna

His film adaptation of the famous Filipino epic combined fantasy, morality, and folklore in a visually imaginative way.

Lapu - Lapi

His illustrated work depicts the bravery of the first Filipino hero who resisted foreign invasion.

Slice of Life

A comic series that humorously mirrors the daily joys, flaws, and creativity of Filipino society.

Sakay

A historical film portraying the life and heroism of Filipino revolutionary Macario Sakay, emphasizing patriotism and sacrifice.

Ama’t Anak

His first film, exploring the emotional bond and conflict between a father and his child, symbolizing family values and redemption.

Santiago!

A war drama that shows a soldier’s guilt and search for redemption during the Japanese occupation.

Half an Hour in a Convent

A play that reveals the moral dilemmas and emotional struggles hidden behind religious life.

Othello

Her adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy emphasized human emotion, jealousy, and betrayal interpreted through Filipino theatrical artistry.