AGUINALDO, Lee
Leopoldo Aguinaldo, Jr. was born in New York City on September 5, 1933. He was among the first generation of abstractionists in the country and considered among the innovators of post-war Modernism in the Philippines. He developed several styles of painting: “Flick” painting, where he flicked paint from a palette knife on canvas; “galumphing,” which […]
ALCUAZ, Federico Aguilar
Born on June 6, 1932 in Manila, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was a Philippine painter known for his modern abstract works, visual arts, painting, sculpture and mixed media. In his 55-year art career, Alcuaz was one of the most awarded and acclaimed artists internationally, foremost of which are the decoration of Arts, Letters and Sciences award […]
ALEGRE, Hermes
Multi-awarded artist Hermes Alegre was born in Daet, Camarines Norte on March 7, 1968. He graduated from the Philippine Women’s University, Majoring in Fine Arts, where he studied under notable artists Ibarra dela Rosa and Mars Galang. Art critics have described his works as “portrait-like renditions of women with an uncanny sense of movement.” Looking […]