Batang Botong

Reimagining the Life and Art of Carlos “Botong” Francisco

November 3-20

Angkla Art Gallery
Binangonan Rizal

Angkla Art Gallery commemorates the birth date of Carlos “Botong” Francisco (November 4, 1912), National Artist for Painting, by staging BATANG BOTONG: Reimagining the Life and Art of Carlos “Botong” Francisco.

This group art exhibit pays tribute to our local town hero, Botong. His life and art have touched, inspired and influenced the locals of Angono and the whole nation as a whole with his remarkable and historical masterpieces. Known to be the greatest muralist of his time, Botong’s legacy continues as the new generation of more than 50 artists from different art genre depict his works through their own palettes.

BATANG BOTONG: Reimagining the Life and Art of Carlos “Botong” Francisco. Artist talk with Mr Jay Bautista, and exhibit launch this Saturday, November 3 at 4pm. Angkla Art Gallery. Open to the public.