Papo de Asis - Artist Info

About Papo de Asis

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Papo di Asis
  • Biography

    Papo de Asis (1949-2005) was born in Dumangas, Iloilo. His art has been "socially conscious" since the 1970s. His art developed a much deeper political meaning during the Martial law. He became an activist.

    In 1975, he formed a "social realist group" named Kaisahan together with fourteen other artists. They have painted murals depicting protest against dictatorship to strengthen camaraderie amongst Filipinos. De Asis is known worldwide for he his art has received numerous awards and recognition locally and internationally.Source (picture and caption): Habi Arts (n.d.) Retrieved from: http://www.habi-arts.org/papo.php

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