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Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo 's romanticism of Philippine scenes.
Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco (November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969) was a Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal. Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces.
Francisco was recognized multiple times for achievement in visual art, including his painting “Kaingin” (Swidden), winning first prize in the inaugural national exhibition of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) held at the National Museum in 1948.
Tucked in the bustling streets of are Manila are big pictures painted by two small yet gifted hands. In this article, Tatler looks into the decades-long impact of National Artist for painting Carlos "Botong" Francisco.
Nov 4, 2022 · The #NationalMuseumPH celebrates the 110th birth anniversary of National Artist for Painting Carlos Villaluz Francisco (1912-1969), also known as ‘Botong.’ Born #OnThisDay in Angono, Rizal, Botong is famous for his large-scale historical paintings.
Jul 19, 2019 · (SPOT.ph) Carlos "Botong" Francisco is one of the most revered artists in the Philippines. A poet and artist from Angono, he "single-handedly revived the forgotten art of mural" as cited by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in a description about the National Artist for Painting.
Jan 23, 2013 · Up Close and Personal: Botong Francisco through Lenses and Letters brings together original correspondence from the Francisco family collection and photographs of the National Artist by lensman Dick Baldovino. The exhibit can be seen from January 25 to April 30, 2013.
