This exhibition gives an overview of the beginnings of "Mabini Art", a genre in Philippine painting that developed in the 1950s, and identified with artists who set up shops in Mabini Street in Manila. The label eventually acquired a derogatory meaning particularly for its highly commercial nature. Curated by Dr. Pearl Tan, the exhibit looks into its roots from the conservative school propagated by artists who were taught the academic style of painting and identified with the school of Fernando Amorsolo. Among those featured are pioneers and second generation Mabini artists such as Cesar Buenaventura, Serafin Serna, Gabriel Custodio, Simon Saulog, Miguel Galvez, Paco Gorospe and Roger San Miguel.

Open to the public until February 2014

CCP Main Gallery

Curator's Talk: 24 January 2014, Friday, 2-4 PM