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10 Most Famous Paintings in the Philippines and the Artists

Painting is a way for artists to do so many things: express emotions, convey ideas, and sometimes, make a change in the society. And these works of art reflect a nation’s culture. Just like what the talented Filipino famous painters do with their masterpieces. Paintings in Philippines aren’t like any other art. More than being aesthetically pleasing, the Filipino paintings show the country’s culture and history that shaped the present times. Notable Paintings Philippines Just like real estate properties, pieces of art like Filipino paintings don’t depreciate in value. Over time, the value increases as high as the cost of a high-end house and lot already. Here we’ve listed some of the most famous paintings in the Philippines that gave the country a cultural identity. 1. The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo 2. Spoliarium by Juan Luna 3. Gathering of Heroes by Juanito Torres 4. Filipino Struggles Through History by Carlos “Botong” Francisco 5. Granadean Arabesque by José Joya 6. Alkaff Bridge by Pacita Abad 7. The Fishermen by Ang Kiukok 8. Sabel by Benedicto Cabrera 9. Three Women In A Landscape by Anita Magsaysay-Ho 10. Noche Clara by Fernando Zóbel Whether you want to discover the most notable traditional painting in the Philippines or the contemporary art famous paintings in the Philippines, we got you covered. Learn more about the arts in the Philippines as we listed the famous paintings in the Philippines. 1. The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo Fernando Amorsolo’s The Making of the Philippine Flag is one of the most famous paintings in the Philippines. It shows three women (Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, Dr. Jose Rizal’s niece). This Filipino painting may be the most notable but there are some stories going around saying that Amorsolo’s depiction isn’t accurate because one of the three women sewing the Philippine flag is a child. 2. Spoliarium by Juan Luna Spoliarium—a gigantic painting more than 4 meters high and 7.5 meters wide, making it the largest painting in the Philippines—is among the most Philippine historical paintings created by Juan Luna. Although the painting does not portray any historical event or figure, this famous painting in the Philippines is considered an important symbol of the Philippine revolution. You can see Spoliarium at the National Museum of Fine Arts. 3. Gathering of Heroes by Juanito Torres Another notable Filipino painting is the Gathering of Heroes created by the Filipino modern artist Juanito Torres. This famous art in the Philippines depicts key figures in Philippine history, including those part of the 19th-century Philippine movement, in what is said to be a composition reminiscent of Marvel’s “X-Men” cover. 4. Filipino Struggles Through History by Carlos “Botong” Francisco According to the National Museum, the “Filipino Struggles Through History” is arguably the greatest extant work of  Filipino famous painter Carlos “Botong” Francisco, and among his last, as it was finished in 1968—only months before his death on March 31, 1969. In 1996, this Filipino painting was declared a National Cultural Treasure, which means that it is “a unique cultural property found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is highly significant and important to the country and nation.” This famous painting in the Philippines can be seen at the National Museum of Fine Arts. 5. Granadean Arabesque by Jose Joya The “Granadean Arabesque,” a masterpiece by Filipino famous painter and National Artist Jose Joya, is a horizontal Philippine abstract art which showcases different shades of yellow, broad strokes and an impasto mixed with sand. This masterpiece is an embodiment of Joya’s talent as a mixed-media artist and pioneer of modern Filipino paintings and art in the country. With a size of 305 cm by 118 cm, the Granadean Arabesque was among the works of Joya showcased to represent the Philippines in the prestigious Venice Biennale in 1964—the first time that the Philippines participated in the world’s longest-running biennale and the leading showplace for contemporary art and the international avant-garde.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Art in the Philippines

The Philippines is such a beautiful country full of wonders that never fails to amaze everyone. It’s beautiful enough that many Filipinos transform what they see to a remarkable masterpiece, making the art in the Philippines popular across the world.

Whether it’s a simple group of women doing the laundry in the streams or a struggling fisherman waiting for his first catch, there are so many artworks in the Philippines that tell stories we failed to see. 10 Contemporary Filipino Artists You Must Know If there are box office kings and queens in the film industry, there are also art box office stars whose talents are beyond imagination. Here’s a list of some contemporary Filipino artists and their artworks that showed the world how beautiful the art in the Philippines is. 1. Ronald Ventura: “Crack in the Hull,” at the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2014 at P25.7 million. 2. Andres Barrioquinto: “The Back of Love” at the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2019, at P12.9 million 3. Elmer Borlongan: “Quiapo,” León Gallery Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2017, P9.9 million 4. Jose John Santos III: “Surface Tension,” at the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2017, P9.3 million, and for “Untitled” at the León Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2016, P9.3 million 5. Annie Cabigting: “Kunst Museum,” León Gallery Asian Cultural Council 2019, P7 million 6. Jigger Cruz: “Blares of the Opposite,” León Gallery Kingly Treasures 2015, P6.7 million 7. Mark Justiniani: “Ang Hari,” León Gallery Spectacular Mid-Year Auction of 2018, P6.42 million 8. Alfredo Esquillo: “Daang Ligid Cruz,” León Gallery Auction 2013, P4.1 million 9. Marina Cruz: “White on Red Threads,” León Gallery Magnificent September 2015, P3.3 million 10. Buen Calubayan: “Bundok Banahaw,” León Gallery Kingly Treasures 2016, P3 million