Thirteen Artists Awards 2009

The thirteenth batch of the Thirteen Artists awardees chosen by jurors Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez, Lao Lianben and Mark Justiniani. From left to right: Buen Calubayan, Don Djerassi Dalmacio, Katrin de Guia (representing son Kawayan de Guia), Raquel de Loyola, Christina Dy, Patty Eustaquio, Winner Jumalon, Raya Martin, Iggy Rodriguez, Don Salubayba, Jaypee Samson, Pamela Yan, MM Yu.

Iggy Rodriguez reading a forceful Artists' Response

The trophy designed by Louie Cordero looks like a drill-shaped ice cream sundae pagoda to me
(Raya Martin found it phallic)

After the awarding

Let's applaud the efforts of Karen Ocampo Flores, curator Wire Tuazon and their team for making the awarding and exhibit a success. The exhibit is on view until August 16 at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery) and the Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino (3rd Floor Hallway).

Cinemalaya Cinco starts next week, opening with Raya Martin and Adolfo Alix's "Manila" on July 17. Schedules here.