Anita Magsaysay-Ho (May 25, 1914 - May 5, 2012) was a Filipina painter who specialized in Social Realism and post-Cubism in regard to women in Filipino culture. Magsaysay-Ho's work appeals to Modernism by utilizing more abstract designs and styles rather than realistic approaches. She was the only female member of the "Thirteen Moderns," a standing group of Filipino modernist artists, and in 1958 was chosen by a panel of experts as one of the six major painters of the country's history. The most famous work of Magsaysay-Ho are subject to the beauty of Filipino women dealing with everyday issues. Collections of her artwork can be found in notable museums around the Philippines.
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25 May 1914 Manila, The Philippines
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Died |
5 May 2012 (aged 97) Manila, The Philippines
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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