Lee Aguinaldo - Artist Info

About Lee Aguinaldo

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    LEE AGUINALDO (Filipino, Sept. 5,1933 - January, 2007)
    aka LEOPOLDO AGUINALDO JR.

    Lee Aguinaldo, considered a pioneer of Philippine modernism, was born in New York City. He came from a prominent family descended from Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (1869-1964) a military leader and politician who is popularly considered to be the first president of the Philippines.

    From an early age Lee showed an interest in art, and resisted the expectation that he would eventually take over management of the Aguinaldo family business interests.

    After attending a military academy in the United States, he did briefly work for his father's company. Fascinated by developments in American modern art, Lee was influenced by the works of Jackson ...

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