Abdulmari Imao
Abdulmari Asia Imao | |
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| Born | 14 January 1936 |
| Died | 16 December 2014 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | University of the Philippines University of Kansas |
| Known for | Sculpture, Painting |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
Abdulmari Asia Imao (14 January 1936 – 16 December 2014) was a Filipino painter and sculptor. Imao was named National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006. A Tausūg, Imao is the first Moro to receive the recognition. Aside from being a sculptor, Imao is also a painter, photographer, ceramist, cultural researcher, documentary film maker, writer, and a patron of Philippine Muslim art and culture.