The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) recently celebrated the newest recipients of the prestigious Thirteen Artists Awards (TAA) in a special ceremony, followed by the opening of the exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila. TAA recognizes individuals whose work has made a significant impact on the country’s artistic and cultural landscape. The awarding ceremony honored Filipino visual artists Catalina Africa, Denver Garza, Russ Ligtas, Ella Mendoza, Henrielle Baltazar Pagkaliwangan, Issay Rodriguez, Luis Antonio Santos, Joshua Serafin, Jel Suarez, Tekla Tamoria, Derek Tumala, Vien Valencia, and Liv Vinluan. The young artists were recognized for their unique artistic practice that reflects and responds to the contemporary realities of the human experience. "Out of 108 nominations, and through a meticulous process, thirteen artists were chosen to carry the legacy forward. These artists will redefine and provoke the social order, while refle...
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