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10.05.2006

Pacita Abad




Pacita Abad

  • 1st Filipina to receive the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award in the Field of Arts
  • 1st Filipina-American Modern Painter to paint the 55-meter long Alkaff Bridge, the 1st "Art Bridge" in Singapore (2004)



DATE OF BIRTH
October 5, 1946

BIRTHPLACE
Basco, Batanes, Philippines


FATHER: Jorge Abad
MOTHER: Aurora Barsana


HUSBAND: Jack Garrity


YEAR OF DEATH
December 7, 2004


USEFUL LINKS
Official Website Pacita Abad


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