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1. THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

2. The List of National Artists of the Philippines To date, there are only 73 Filipinos recognized as National Artists. The last recognition was in 2018, in which seven artists were given the distinction. The last one before that was in 2014. Below is a complete list of all the Filipinos who were given the National Artist Award.

3. National Artists For the Visual Arts

4. Abueva is hailed as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.” Abueva made seemingly easy work out of hardwood, adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral, and brass. Larry Alcala (2018, Comics, Posthumous Conferment). Alcala’s artworks were staples in the comics’ sections of magazines, newspapers, and comic books. His most famous creations are part of a series of illustrations called Slice of Life, which depict snippets of everyday lives of ordinary Filipinos. Barrio scenes and urban settings are common themes of Alcala. Napoleón V. Abueva (1976, Sculpture)

5. Amoroso is the first National Artist of the Philippines. He was posthumously recognized in 1972 for his portraits which showcase his impeccable mastery of the painterly style and the manipulation of light and water. Some of his most beloved works feature countryside scenes showcasing the colors of the Philippine sun. Benedicto " BenCab " Reyes Cabrera (2006, Painting ). BenCab is one of the most sought-after painters in the Philippines today, whose works are frequent bestsellers. His museum in Baguio city features various galleries that highlight Philippine art as well as that of the Cordillera region, an inspiring spectacle that attracts visitors throughout the year.  Fernando C. Amorsolo (1972, Painting, Posthumous Conferment)

6. Coching was regarded as the “Pillar of the Philippine Komiks Industry.” He was the creator of iconic Philippine  Komiks  characters such as Hagibis , Pedro Penduko , and Sabas , Ang Barbero .  Victorio C. Edades (1976, Painting ) Edades was a leading figure in the visual art scene, leading the revolutionary Filipino Modernists in creating modern paintings. Artistically, he found himself on opposing views with Fernando Amorsolo , who was a traditionalist and student of the painterly style. But Edades was not without support, for he led the likes of Botong Francisco, Cesar Legaspi , and Anita Magsaysay, among others in their modernist style. Francisco Coching (2014, Comics, Posthumous Conferment )

7. Botong Francisco was one of the giants of the modernists. As a painter, Francisco distinguished himself by his mastery of linear painting. Interestingly, Francisco was also responsible for discovering the prehistoric Angono Petroglyphs in 1965. Among his greatest works are  Blood Compact ,  First Mass at Limasawa , and  Filipino Struggles Through History . Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006, Sculpture ) Imao is the first Filipino Muslim to receive the recognition. His expertise is working on metal brass casting and ceramic sculpture. His themes are sometimes influenced by Islamic culture. He is known for intricate works using the  okir  and  sarimanok  designs. Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco (1976, Painting )

8. Joya was the pioneer of abstract expressionism in the Philippines. His works are strongly characterized by bold brushstrokes, quick gestures, and dynamic spontaneity. Ang Kiukok (2001, Painting ) Kiukok gained prominence in the local and international art scene because of his unique style that fused expressionism, surrealism, and cubism. His imagery had been described as violent and gruesome, which contrasted his gentle and amiable personality. José T. Joya (2003, Painting, Posthumous Conferment )

9. Manansala is recognized as a pioneer artist of transparent cubism, which is characterized by transparent and translucent tones, shapes, and patterns of various subjects that seem to be superimposed over each other. One of the best examples of this technique is his masterpiece,  The Musicians . Navarro Elizalde (1999, Painting ) As an artist, Elizalde was versatile. He as both a painter and a sculptor. In 1967, he represented the Philippines in Sao Paolo Biennial in Brazil. Be began to work as a full-time painter in 1970. His style is characterized by bright, vibrant colors with abstract to modernist styles. Vicente S. Manansala (1981, Painting )

10. Ocampo was best known for his modernist abstract paintings. He was one of the few artists who was self-taught in painting. He made use of bold palettes and biomorphic shapes — figures inspired by the human body. Guillermo E. Tolentino (1973, Sculpture ) Tolentino is one of the greatest sculptors in Philippine history. His works are immortalized as national monuments, the most prominent of which is the  Bonifacio Monument , which was unveiled in 1933. Instead of basing the figures from printed photos or Katipuneros , Tolentino actually interviewed some of them to get an idea of how to correctly execute the sculpture. Hernándo R. Ocampo (1991, Painting, Posthumous Conferment)

11. Alcuaz was a distinguished master in cubist paintings, which often depicted nude women, interiors, landscapes, and still life. His style is characterized by blurred edges, contrasted with heavy lines and shapes. Federico Aguilar Alcuáz (2009, Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media, Posthumous Conferment )

12. Alcuaz was a distinguished master in cubist paintings, which often depicted nude women, interiors, landscapes, and still life. His style is characterized by blurred edges, contrasted with heavy lines and shapes. Federico Aguilar Alcuáz (2009, Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media, Posthumous Conferment )