Allan Cosio
Allan Cosio | |
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| Born | June 20, 1941 |
| Died | April 29, 2021 (aged 79) Pampanga, Philippines |
Allan Cosio (June 20, 1941 – April 29, 2021) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and production designer.[2]
Career
Cosio, who was self-taught, was first noticed in the Philippine art scene during the 1970s. He started in theater as a thespian prior to becoming a set designer.[3] He was a member of the Saturday Group of Artists.[4]
From the 1970s to the 1980s, Cosio led the Arts Association of the Philippines as its president. His painting earned him sponsorship from the British Council and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation.[4]
Cosio has had his works exhibited in the United States and numerous countries in Europe and Asia.[5]
One of his known works is the Art for Peace trilogy, which won an international competition in Baghdad, Iraq.[2]
Cosio is also a recipient of the City of Manila Award for Painting and Sculpture and the French government-bestowed Ordre des Arts et des Lettres with a grade of Chevalier.[2]
Personal life
Cosio was married to Ivi Avellana, a former theatre actress, with whom he had two daughters.[6]
Death
Cosio died on April 29, 2021, in his home province of Pampanga from COVID-19.[2][7]
References
- ^ "Allan Cosio CV" (PDF). East and West Art Gallery. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary artist, dies at 79". GMA News. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Allan Cosio: It's really a material world". Inquirer Lifestyle. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ a b Legaspi, John (1 May 2021). "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary painter, passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Allan Cosio's Retrospective Art Exhibit". Tatler Philippines. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "It always takes two, no matter what you do". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary artist, dies at 79". May 2021.
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