Renato Habulan

Place: Manila

Born: 1952

Biography:

Renato Habulan is a Filipino visual artist born in Manila, Philippines in 1952. He is known for his contributions to protest art against the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines, particularly through his paintings, murals, posters, editorial cartoons, and comics. Habulan's works often carry themes of social realism, aiming to expose the true conditions of society. He is also known for his involvement in various forms of protest art used in rallies, representing struggles of the working class, women, tribal Filipinos, the clergy and religious, and antifascist, anti-colonial, and anti-imperialist struggles.