ART CRITICISM, ESSAYS & FICTION by Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Cesare A.X. Syjuco was the resident art critic for The Times Journal (1985-86), The Manila Times (1986-1989), The Philippine Daily Globe (1990-91) and The Philippine Graphic Magazine.
His landmark articles, critiques, short stories and essays have given rise to a progressive critical movement of younger writers in the Philippines, and have been credited with opening new pathways for interactive cultural discourse.
The articles featured in this section offer a glimpse into the profound genius of his brilliant mind— the very creative force that earned him his legendary titles: “The Golden Boy of Philippine Art”, “The Prince of Narratives”, “The Philippines’ Most Feared Art Critic”, and “The Father of Literary Hybrids.”
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Caracoa's latest: In Praise of Poetry By Women
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: February 10, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Yuson’s New Video Documentary Nine Filipina Artists: The Movie!
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: February 13, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Re CCP’s ‘Thirteen Artists’: Short-Changed Again!
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: February 24, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
A master of the game: Alcuaz The Magnificent
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: March 06, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
CCP’s Thirteen Artists: Are These Eight Enough?
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: March 12, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Chopsuey Video
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: Sunday Globe Magazine
Date: March 13, 1988
Category: Review [Video Troll]
Literary briefs: JG Villa Can Earn His Keep!
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: March 26, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Guns, Goons and Ghouls
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: Sunday Globe Magazine
Date: March 27, 1988
Category: Review [Video Troll]
Surviving The Video Shortage
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: Sunday Globe Magazine
Date: April 03, 1988
Category: Review [Video Troll]
Equal opportunity for all artists: Making the Cuban Selection
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: April 27, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
The Triumph of 'Pinoy'
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: May 07, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Bose Nova: Return of The Native
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: August 06, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
A Poet's Sun Also Rises
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: August 10, 1988
Category: Art Criticism [Book Review]
At CCP’s main gallery: Influencing The Nature of Artists
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: August 20, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
From Rattan to Oils A Potentiality Reaffirmed
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: August 27, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Beyond A Coming of Age
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: August 31, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Fiber art footnote: Like 'Pinakbet' in an Austrian Cookbook
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: October 01, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Catcalls for Frreddie
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: November 26, 1988
Category: Poetry (A Tribute)
Young Art' update: Stella Rojas: The Merchant of Venus
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: November 30, 1988
Category: Art Criticism
Jose ‘the other’ Legaspi Young Master of An Art in Torment
Author: Cesare A.X. Syjuco
Publication: The Manila Times
Date: December 03, 1988
Category: Art Criticism