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Palace mourns Abueva's death

Alexis Romero - Philstar.com
February 16, 2018 | 3:38pm
Palace mourns Abueva's death

The Palace said Napoleon Abueva would be remembered as the youngest Filipino to become a National Artist and someone who used almost all kinds of materials native to the Philippines. Napoleon Abueva/Facebook

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang Friday expressed sadness over the death of National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva, calling him "a renowned virtuoso whom future generations of Filipino artists will look up to."
 
"The Palace extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of National Artist Napoleon Abueva. We join the entire nation in mourning the passing of an exemplary artist, known as the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture," presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement. 
 
"Mr. Abueva’s unparalleled contributions in the realm of arts will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of every Filipino," he added. 
 
 
Roque said Abueva would be remembered as the youngest Filipino to become a National Artist and someone who used almost all kinds of materials native to the Philippines. He said Abueva "shaped the local sculpture scene to what it is now." 
 
"Mr. Abueva also paved the way for the recognition of authentic Filipino talent in the global art scene, with his works installed in different museums both here and abroad," the presidential spokesman said. 
 
"He will forever be honored as a renowned virtuoso whom future generations of Filipino artists will look up to. We pray for the repose of his soul," he added. 
 
Notable works of Abueva, who was named National Artist in 1976, include "Kaganapan," "Kiss of Judas," "The Transfiguration," "Nine Muses," and the bronze figure of Teodoro M. Kalaw in front of National Library in Manila.
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