Known as the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono Rizal is the home town of National Artists Lucio San Pedro, National Artist for Music, and Carlos “Botong” Francisco, National Artist for Visual Arts. Aside from producing National Artists, Angono is also the perfect location to witness the work of art of emerging masters in the… Continue reading Art Day Tour in Angono Rizal
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Blanco Family Museum : Family of Artist in Angono, Rizal
Blanco Family of Angono, Rizal is known as the family of Artist. The head of the family, Jose “Pitok” Blanco, influenced his wife and his seven (7) children to create variety of art work that depicts the life in Angono, memories about their travel, and subjects that interest them.Portrait of Blanco Family while creating a… Continue reading Blanco Family Museum : Family of Artist in Angono, Rizal
Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s Ancestral House and Angono Street Murals
Muralist and National Artist for Visual Arts, Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s ancestral house is situated at Dona Aurora Street, Poblacion Itaas, Angono Rizal. His house serves as his museum where in his studio and belongings are well taken care of. HOW TO GO:From Ortigas Extension1. Ride a jeepney going to Angono. Fare costs Php 20.002. Alight… Continue reading Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s Ancestral House and Angono Street Murals
Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
Figure of lizard and a person that were etched in the rock during Neolithic Age.The oldest work of art in the Philippines is known as the Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs. It is located three and a half kilometers southeast of the town of Angono, Rizal. The petroglyphs was accidentally discovered by National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco while… Continue reading Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
