#ArtPH - CCP Thirteen Artists Awards: Creative Continuum 1970-2024 Exhibit Opens to the Public
If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and creativity, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has just the thing for you. The CCP is proud to present "Creative Continuum 1970-2024," an exhibit that showcases the rich history and evolution of the Thirteen Artists Awards in Philippine contemporary art.
This exciting exhibit features a treasure trove of archival materials, exhibition catalogs, videos, artist-designed trophies, and stunning artworks that highlight the journey of the Thirteen Artists Awards over the years. It's a celebration of the innovative practices of young visual artists who have made significant contributions to the development and expansion of Philippine contemporary art.
A Journey Through Time
"Creative Continuum 1970-2024" marks the first exhibition of the year for the CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division. The exhibit opened on February 1, 2025, as part of the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival and will run through May 18, 2025, at the Bulwagang Roberto Chabet, Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (TIG). You can visit the exhibit from 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, with extended hours until 10 pm on days with evening performances at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez.
Throughout the exhibit's duration, there will be public programs designed to give guests a deeper understanding of the Thirteen Artists Awards. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the artists and their groundbreaking work.
Honoring Young Visionaries
The Thirteen Artists Awards is a prestigious program that honors young visual artists whose innovative practices have reshaped Philippine contemporary art. Now in its 54th year, the awards began as a curatorial project of the CCP Museum, led by its first curator Roberto Chabet. The goal was to showcase the works of Filipino artists who sought to "restructure, restrengthen, and renew artmaking and art thinking that lend viability to Philippine art".
Raymundo Albano, the subsequent director of the CCP Museum and Non-Theater Operations, transformed the Thirteen Artists Awards into the esteemed program it is today. From 1970 to 1980, the awards were held every two years. After a brief hiatus, the awards were revived in 2000 and have since transitioned into a triennial format.
Join the Celebration
To see the full roster of Thirteen Artists since 1970, visit thirteenartists.culturalcenter.gov.ph. For more information, you can contact the CCP Visual Art and Museum Division, Production and Exhibition Department, through email at vamd@culturalcenter.gov.ph or visit their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Don't miss out on this incredible exhibit that celebrates the best of Philippine contemporary art. Head over to the CCP and immerse yourself in the creative continuum!
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