Anita Magsaysay-Ho
Anita Magsaysay-Ho | |
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| Born | May 25, 1914 Zambales, Philippines |
| Died | May 5, 2012 (aged 97) Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | The Philippines |
| Education | School of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse | Robert Ho (married 1948–2012) |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | See "Awards" section |
Anita Magsaysay-Ho (born Anita Corpus Magsaysay; 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 museums around the Philippines.