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The Parisian Life is an impressionist painting by Filipino artist Juan Luna in 1892, depicting a scene in a Parisian café with a courtesan and three Filipino revolutionaries. The painting reflects Luna's personal and political life, his artistic style, and his national consciousness.
Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino painter of rural landscapes and portraits, known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art". He was the first National Artist of the Philippines and influenced by impressionism, cubism and Spanish masters.
Elmer Borlongan is a prominent contemporary Filipino painter known for his figurative expressionism. He is a recipient of the Thirteen Artists Award and a founding member of the Sanggawa Art Collective.
Tampuhan is an 1895 impressionist painting by Filipino artist Juan Luna that depicts a lovers' quarrel in a traditional Filipino house. The term tampuhan means sulking or the silent treatment in Filipino culture, and the painting reflects Luna's interest in Filipino themes and values.
Onib Olmedo was a Filipino painter known for his figurative expressionism and social commentary. He died in 1996 and his works have been exhibited in various countries and institutions.
Learn about the life and works of Victorio Edades, a Filipino painter who led the Thirteen Moderns and introduced modernism to Philippine art. He was named a National Artist in 1976 and is known for his paintings such as The Builders and The Sketch.
Vicente Manansala was a Filipino cubist painter and illustrator who bridged the gap between rural and urban life. He was a National Artist of the Philippines and a member of the Moderns group, known for his transparent cubism technique and murals.
Pacita Barsana Abad (October 5, 1946 – December 7, 2004) was an Ivatan and Filipino-American artist.Her more than 30-year painting career began when she traveled to the United States to undertake graduate studies in Spain.