Celebrated Spanish-born Philippine artist Juvenal Sansó passed away on Friday, March 28, at the age of 95.
This was confirmed by Fundacion Sansó, a nonprofit organization created to promote the legacy of the multi-awarded artist.
Sansó received the Presidential Medal of Merit Award from the Republic of the Philippines, the Order of Isabella, a knighthood from the King of Spain, and the Chevalier des Arts et Letres from the French Government.
“In his long and productive life, Sansó established himself as one of the country’s most notable modernists with more than 70 years of work,” Fundacion Sansó posted on social media.
“His legacy lives on in Fundacion Sansó; which has been running his museum, authenticating his works, and awarding scholarships to deserving art students, scholars, artists, and cultural workers all over the country, as well as creating programs that promote art and culture, as Sansó wished,” it added.
Details of the late artist’s wake have yet to be released.
Meanwhile, those who wish to contribute to his memorial video may send properly labeled photos of Sansó to fundacionsanso@gmail.com. The organization will collate these and add them to the memorial video that will be played at the artist’s wake.
