The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents Creative Continuum 1970-2024, featuring archival materials, exhibition catalogs, videos, artist-designed trophies and artworks that present selections from the history and evolution of the Thirteen Artists Awards on Philippine contemporary art.

Creative Continuum 1970-2024 marks the first exhibition of the year for the CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division. The exhibition opened on 1 February for the Pasinaya: The CCP Open House Festival and runs until 18 May at the Bulwagang Roberto Chabet, Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (TIG).

Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays. Hours are extended until 10 p.m. on days with evening performances at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. Public programs will be held throughout the exhibit duration to allow guests to learn more about the Thirteen Artists Awards.

The prestigious awards program honors young visual artists whose innovative practice has contributed to the development and expansion of Philippine contemporary art.

Now in its 54th year, the Thirteen Artists Awards began as a curatorial project of the CCP Museum, led by its first curator Roberto Chabet, aimed at showcasing the works of Filipino artists who sought to “restructure, restrengthen and renew artmaking and art thinking that lend viability to Philippine art.”

Raymundo Albano, the subsequent director of the CCP Museum and Non-Theater Operations, transformed the CCP TAA into the awards program recognized by the Filipino arts community today.

From 1970 to 1980, the TAA was held every two years. It continued in 1988, 1990, 1992, and 1994. After a short hiatus, the TAA was revived in 2000 and transitioned into its current triennial format. To see the full roster of Thirteen Artists since 1970, visit thirteenartists.culturalcenter.gov.ph.