Claudio Bravo, "Leandro and Cecilia Locsin", graphite, charcoal and conte crayon on paper
“In 1968 he was invited to the Philippines to paint Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos and other members of that country’s elite.” Continue reading
Alfredo Esquillo Jr., "Mamakinley", (image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila)
A break in my schedule allowed me to swing by the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, a serendipitous occurrence I took advantage of as I hardly find myself in that side of town. I so wanted to catch BISA: Potent Presences, and, as luck would have it, there I was. Continue reading