Famous Filipino Artist Juan Luna was born on October 23, 1857 and died December 7, 1899. Juan Luna was an Ilocano Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.
His winning the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major highlight in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two painters' good health and citing their win as evidence that Filipinos and Spaniards were equals.
In 1883 Luna started the painting demanded of him by the Ayuntamiento. In May 1884, he shipped the large canvas of the Spoliarium to Madrid for the year's Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes. He was the first recipient of the three gold medals awarded in the exhibition and Luna gained recognition among the connoisseurs and art critics present. On June 25, 1884, Filipino and Spanish nobles organized an event celebrating Luna's win in the exhibition. That evening, Rizal prepared a speech for his friend, addressing the two significant things of his art work, which included the glorification of genius and the grandeur of his artistic skills.
Filipino Fashion Designer JC Buendia
New famous Filipino artist in the field of fashion designing is rising. His name is JC Buendia.
During the July 8, 2008 State of the Nation Address of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, she wore a “modernised Maria Clara gown”. The adaptation donned by the President came was fuchsia-pink, designed by JC Buendia. Created in three weeks, the fabric used for the Presidential gown was a blend of pineapple fibres and silk, and was developed by the Philippine Research Institute, an agency of the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
The handsome barong Tagalog worn by Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd during Congress’ proclamation of him as president-elect on Tuesday was a creation of noted Filipino fashion designer JC Buendia.
Prior to his proclamation, Aquino showed to members of the media two barongs designed by JC Buendia. One is made of piña and abaca with an embroidered ribbon on the chest area and the other made of piña and silk with an embroidered map.
During the July 8, 2008 State of the Nation Address of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, she wore a “modernised Maria Clara gown”. The adaptation donned by the President came was fuchsia-pink, designed by JC Buendia. Created in three weeks, the fabric used for the Presidential gown was a blend of pineapple fibres and silk, and was developed by the Philippine Research Institute, an agency of the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
The handsome barong Tagalog worn by Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd during Congress’ proclamation of him as president-elect on Tuesday was a creation of noted Filipino fashion designer JC Buendia.
Prior to his proclamation, Aquino showed to members of the media two barongs designed by JC Buendia. One is made of piña and abaca with an embroidered ribbon on the chest area and the other made of piña and silk with an embroidered map.
Filipino Photographers
Many Filipinos are now discovering their talent in Photography. Having digital camera or having Digital SLR is now the latest trend in the Philippines. There are three Famous Filipino Photographers that I would like to mention. They are Juan Paolo Aquino, Dominic Meily and Emmanuel Santos.
I believe not only those three Filipinos would be famous in the field of Photography.
I believe not only those three Filipinos would be famous in the field of Photography.
Filipino Painter Benedicto Cabrera
Famous Filipino Painter Benedicto Reyes Cabrera, who signs his paintings "BenCab", is a Famous National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts or in Painting. Benedicto Cabrera has been noted as "arguably the best-selling painter of his generation of Filipino artists."
Benedicto Cabrera went on to study at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, where Benedicto Cabrera explored different art visual forms - photography, draftsmanship, printmaking - while honing his chosen craft as a painter. Benedicto Cabrera received his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1963.
In 2006, the Philippine Government conferred upon Benedicto Cabrera the Order of National Artist for Visual Arts.
Four books covering BenCab's works have been released:
Ben Cabrera: Etchings (1970-1980) by Cid Reyes;
BenCab: Nude Drawings by Alfred Yuson;
BENCAB by Alfred Yuson and Cid Reyes;
Bencab’s Rock Sessions by Eric Caruncho.
Benedicto Cabrera went on to study at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, where Benedicto Cabrera explored different art visual forms - photography, draftsmanship, printmaking - while honing his chosen craft as a painter. Benedicto Cabrera received his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1963.
In 2006, the Philippine Government conferred upon Benedicto Cabrera the Order of National Artist for Visual Arts.
Four books covering BenCab's works have been released:
Ben Cabrera: Etchings (1970-1980) by Cid Reyes;
BenCab: Nude Drawings by Alfred Yuson;
BENCAB by Alfred Yuson and Cid Reyes;
Bencab’s Rock Sessions by Eric Caruncho.
Filipino Fashion Designer Pitoy Jose Moreno
The most famous Filipino fashion designer is Mr. Jose Pitoy Moreno. It is a rank that speaks of his talent as an artist, his achievement as a designer and his stature in Philippine fashion. Internationally, he is the best-known Filipino designer.
Jose "Pitoy" Moreno collections have circled the globe: Paris, London, Rome, Madrid, Copenhagen, Athens, Barcelona, Sweden, Viennna, Moscow, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Teheran, Morocco, Honolulu, Tokyo, Hongkong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, China, and many more. Wherever his collections were shown, it was met with praise with critics and patrons alike.
Jose Pitoy Moreno was rewarded as the National Artist of the Philippines in the field of Fashion Design.
Jose "Pitoy" Moreno collections have circled the globe: Paris, London, Rome, Madrid, Copenhagen, Athens, Barcelona, Sweden, Viennna, Moscow, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Teheran, Morocco, Honolulu, Tokyo, Hongkong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, China, and many more. Wherever his collections were shown, it was met with praise with critics and patrons alike.
Jose Pitoy Moreno was rewarded as the National Artist of the Philippines in the field of Fashion Design.
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