The document discusses the evolving landscape of Philippine contemporary art across various disciplines, highlighting contributions from notable figures in art critique, literature, and theater. It emphasizes the aggressive expression of Filipino identity through art forms like mural paintings, literature reflecting diasporic experiences, and vibrant theater productions despite globalization's challenges. Key organizations and awards supporting these artistic endeavors are also mentioned, showcasing the resilience and creativity within the Philippine arts scene.

2. Dr. Patrick Flores – (renowned
art critic and metropolitan
museum curator) describes
Philippine contemporary art
with,
“the feeling that all is possible
in the contemporary, conceived
as the constantly extending
and deepening constellation of
art.”

4. Contemporary art then
permits possibilities of
exploring either subject or
medium in art to express
the Filipino sense
of self.

5.  Everyday new art forms are being
created in our country as Filipinos are
becoming more and more aggressive
as they use the arts in expressing
themselves. (Ex. colorful jeepneys,
mural paintings or relatable songs).

6. Philippine contemporary art
can be found even in the most
unsuspecting places, it cannot be
reduced to conventional notions
of space and medium.

8. ARCHITECTURE
Paulo Alcazaren (Architect and
critic)- notes that today’s
Philippine architecture is faced
with threats
from globalization.

9. He remarks, “Much of
what we see, in terms of
iconic buildings in the
Philippines nowadays, is
either designed by foreigners
or are derivative designs
mimicking copies of western
forms.”

12. A mixture of old and the new
around us.

13. LITERATURE
RolandTolentino – (scholar and
writer) describes that the Filipino
writing in today’s world contains the
diasporic experience and the
incorporation
of both the rural and
the urban experience.

14. What kind of books
do you read?
Who is/are the author/s?

16. -Writers have also
explored the western
genre and have produced
legitimate texts on prose
and poetry, flash fiction,
magic realism and
science fiction.

17. Dean Francis Alfar
– an award winning writer –
pioneered the speculative
fiction movement and has been
publishing the Philippine
Speculative
Fiction series.

18. Flash fiction, with
stories of 1000 words or
less, has been gaining
interest among writers
such as the publication
of Vince Groyon’s Very
Short Stories for the
Harried Readers.

19. Filipino writers are also getting
recognition abroad:
Miguel Syjuco (in 2008)- bagged
the Man Asian Literary Prize for his
novel Ilustrado.
Sophia Lee –won the 2014
Scholastic Asian Book award for her
novel WhatThings Mean.

21. Contemporary Filipino
writers are continuing to struggle
with the low readership among
the public and the domination of
foreign titles in the market.

22. Don Carlos Palanca
Memorial Awards has been
recognizing new talent annually
since 1950, it has also been
encouraging writers to create
new material that enlivens
the country’s literary
production.

23. THEATER
Contemporary Philippine
theater is still alive despite the
dominance of television,
movies, and the internet.
There are multiple stage
productions from university -
based theater groups to major
theater companies.

24. The Tanghalang
Pilipino and the
Philippine Educational
Theater association
(PETA) annually stage
memorable productions.

25. PETA -Philippine EducationalTheater
Association-
Was founded in 1967 by Cecile
Guidote-Alvarez, advocates the
use of FilipinoTheater in
inspiring change and
development in
society.

26.  It is composed of dedicated
“artists-teacher- cultural workers”
who strive for artistic excellence.

27. Tanghalang Pilipino-
 The resident drama company of
Cultural Center of the Philippines
(CCP) established in 1987.With its
15 seasons and 114 productions, it
is the most attended among the
CCP’s resident companies.
 -Distinct in its offering is its
challenge to the commitment of
the Filipino to justice, truth and
patriotism.

29. OtherTheater Groups
GantimpalaTheater
Foundation
Ballet Philippines
Concertus Manila
Dulaang UP (UP Diliman)
TeatroTomasino (UST)

30. VISUAL ARTS
 The new breed of contemporary
Filipino visual artists is becoming
bold regarding the expression of
personal feelings and perspectives.
The influence of radical and modern
art movements in Europe and the
Americans have penetrated the
Philippine arts scene with the
proliferation of installation and
experimental art.

31.  The Pilipinas Shell Foundation,
Inc. Has been recognizing young
talents in the visual arts for
almost half a century. Some
notable works of art from this
competition are:
 ChildTrafficking by Leomar C.
Conejos
 Juan’s Struggle sa Mundong
Nobody’s Perfect by Ferd Angelo
Failano

33. Tragic Bangus by Rene S.
Sibulangcal (digital art)

34. Bandilang DiTumutumba by
Melvin Anglaser
These works of art are
reflection of social and
environmental issues.

35. How about the way
millenials dress today?
What influences your
taste of fashion?

38. Although some describe the
Filipinos as people who spent around
350 years in a convent, 5 years in
prison camp and 45 years in Holly-
wood, our history and the way we
handle ourselves in the present is a
heritage that we can be very proud of.

39. Activity:
 Group the class according to
their talents and make an
artwork:
Architecture
Literature
Theater
Visual arts
Music
Dance

40. Have you
learned
something?

42. Thank you for
listening and
GOD bless.