Contributing to the Current Conversations on the Philippine Contemporary Arts

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

Philippine contemporary arts contribute to today’s growth and development of arts. In contemporary art, artists express their views regarding politics and the culture around them. From the year 1990s to the early 2000s, many institutions were established to preserve and disseminate various art forms, along with this many art spaces were also founded through the collaboration of many artists, it exhibits various artwork to open its doors to the public. This leads to a more appreciation of art, as people crave for the hidden meaning of contemporary art that represents society and culture.

Accessibility and Preservation of Art in the Philippines

By The Good News Pilipinas Team

The art murals along the Legazpi Underpass in Ayala, Makati City made by local Filipino artists represent the diversity and dynamism of Makati. It tells the story of how nature and humans can harmoniously thrive together. This is part of Makati’s revitalization program by making art more accessible and enhancing the pedestrian experience.

Photo by Margaret Claire Layug/GMA News

San Agustin Church being one of the oldest Catholic church, is more than 400 years old. It is one of the most preserved Baroque Style art in our country.

Indigenous Art Activity

One of my experiences is learning how to make a string of beads with various colors, it is one of the oldest forms of art of the indigenous tribe as they use it as an accessory even during the earliest times. With this experience, I can say that art is widely accessible and preserved because these people or artists who are engaged in this kind of art shares their cultural identity along with their knowledge of making these kinds of artworks.

Recommendation

To make art more inclusive or accessible to all groups of people, it must be shared, taught, or displayed on many different platforms (e.g. creative sites, galleries, museums, art halls, and many more), this allows people to learn and appreciate art that represents different culture, perspective or a story. This can be made possible with enough funding for institutions and organizations that preserves and produce various artworks.