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The 11th year of the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism welcomes entries on the theme of ‘Fluctuation.’
In the 1974 book The Struggle for Philippine Art, Purita Kalaw-Ledesma and Amadis Ma. Guerrero described the Philippine art scene of the time as “a fluctuating, flexible and wide-open field” where diverse trends were concurrently explored by the artists. Kalaw-Ledesma emphasized that an artist should “never [be] in a fixed state of mind” and should always experiment with new ideas and approaches as life continues to shift beyond one’s control and expectations.
In this state of fluctuation, Kalaw-Ledesma affirmed the essential role of criticism, for it points out the significance of the artist’s work and efforts in experimentation to both the viewer and the artist. She stated that, without criticism, the art movement in the Philippines would not develop.
Prompted by Kalaw-Ledesma’s perception of fluctuation as a realm of possibility, we seek entries anchored as criticism about artists, art works, exhibitions, projects, practices, or events that take a cue from irregular and unexpectable changes. Fluctuation alludes to the sense of unpredictability prevalent today, as intensified by war, inflation, environmental crises, technological developments, and divisive public opinions. Concentrating on fluctuation may create opportunities to reconsider the importance of art and, therefore, the role of criticism in the face of uncertainty.
The Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism will have English and Filipino categories. A panel of jurors will shortlist a maximum of six (6) writers from each category. From these lists, winners will be selected by the editors of the partner publications. Winners will be announced during the awarding ceremony scheduled in November 2024.
Two winners will be selected from the English category. The winner of the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prize for The Philippine Star will be awarded a regular column under ‘Platforms’ in the Arts and Culture section of the paper, to be published once a month with a total of 12 articles for a year. The winner of the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prize for ArtAsiaPacific will be contributing to the bi-monthly publication, with a total of six (6) articles for a year.
One winner selected from the Filipino category will be awarded the Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prize for Katipunan Journal and will be contributing to the bi-annual research publication, with a total of two (2) articles for a year.
In addition to the opportunity to have their written works published, one of the winners will be selected and offered a month-long writer’s residency with Orange Project in Bacolod City, one of our local residency partners. The residency will give the winning writer an opportunity to immerse and interact with the local art community.
The Ateneo Art Awards-Purita Kalaw-Ledesma (PKL) Prizes for Art Criticism was launched in 2014 by Ateneo Art Gallery and Kalaw-Ledesma Foundation, Inc. (KLFI). It was named in honor of Purita Kalaw-Ledesma, art patron and founder of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP). Kalaw-Ledesma believed in art criticism’s “vital role in the development of culture,” citing its capacity to “guide both artists towards new directions and public taste towards the best in past and current artistic output.”
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Essays from the Ateneo Art Awards - Purita Kalaw-Ledesma Prizes in Art Criticism and AAG-KLFI Essay Writing Prize
John E. Barrios
Ryan Cezar O. Alcarde
Chesca Santiago
Jael Mendoza
Justin Andrew Cruzana
Levi Masuli
Elio Garcia
Jodie Jose
Mark Raywin Tome
Noji Bajet
Jonathan Vergara Geronimo
Madeleine O. Teh
Jasmin Pandi
Sam Del Castillo
Sean Carballo
Allyn Canja
Nicole Soriano
Dondie Casanova
Gian Carlo Delgado
Vladimeir Gonzales
Jord Earving Gadingan
Roy Cagalingan
Kaye O'Yek
Francesca Locsin
Czyka Tumaliuan
Nicole Primero
Carla T. Gamalinda
Jaffy Fajardo
Portia Placino
Jord Earving Gadingan
Mikka Ann Cabangon
Alee Garibay
Allyn Canja
Elizabeth Ruth Deyro
Kiko del Rosario
Geraldine Juachon
Fernando Chavez
Iza Maria Reyes
Bea Salcedo
Daniela Balgos
Sam Elaijah Elmido
Jord Earving Gadingan
Phoebe de Leon
James Luigi Tana
DJ Ellamil
Drei Narciso
John Alexis Balaguer
Mariah Reodica
Janina Gwen Bautista
Jeckree Mission
Alec Madelene Abarro
Mary Jessel B. Duque
Juan Paolo Colet
Jayvee Del Rosario
Sabrina Jeongco
Arianna Mercado
Josephine V. Roque
Chanon Kenji Praepipatmongkol
John Kenneth Paranada
Carlo Pacolor Garcia
Christian Benitez
Dominic Zinampan
Pristine L. De Leon
Marz Aglipay
Carlos Quijon, Jr.
Jasmine Cruz
Par Patacsil
Paula S. Acuin
Mia Angela Dagsaan
Renato Paolo V. Aguila
Paolo Miguel G. Tiausas
Carlomar Daoana
Cocoy Lumbao
Lisa Ito
Gian Cruz
Ren Aguila
Alice Sarmiento
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