Pacita Abad
Filipino-American(1946–2004)
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Abad created vibrant trapunto paintings, quilted and padded canvases incorporating textiles, buttons, beads, and shells, that celebrated global cultures and addressed social justice. Over her thirty-year career, she created more than 5,000 artworks across six continents. Her work has been exhibited at MoMA, Tate Modern, and major international institutions.
Filipino Artist20th century contemporaryMixed Media CollageGeometric AbstractionModernismTextile and fabric elementsOptimistic and vibrantColorful expressionismCanvas PaintingAbstract Landscape
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