International contemporary art platform05.10.1946–07.12.2004
Pacita Abad
Pacita Abad (1946–2004) was a Filipino artist associated with art feminism. Born in Batanes, she began her artistic career in the United States. Over 30 years, she held 75 solo exhibitions and displayed works in over 200 museums and galleries worldwide.
Biography
Pacita Abad was born on October 5, 1946, in Batanes, one of the small islands located between Luzon and Taiwan in the Philippines. She was an artist affiliated with the art feminist movement. Her artistic career spanned approximately 30 years, beginning during her journey to the United States for further education. Throughout her career, she held 75 solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than 200 museums and galleries around the world. Pacita Abad's works are included in public, corporate, and private collections across more than 70 countries. She passed away on December 7, 2004, in Singapore.
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