Geronimo Cristobal

Tag: Botong Francisco

  • In the news: Art historian opposes transfer of Botong Francisco painting to Singapore

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    Art historian calls for an independent review, highlighting the masterpiece’s immense value to Philippine history and modern art. The proposed permanent transfer of Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s “Kalantiao at Lubluban” to Singapore is facing opposition, with Filipino art historian Geronimo Cristobal urging cultural authorities to keep the National Artist’s 1946 painting protected. Cristobal, a PhD candidate…

  • Modernist Morophilia

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    Thank you to my colleagues at the Ateneo, especially Charlie Samuya Veric, for making this possible. This lecture on January 19 2026 will be inside Ateneo Katipunan Campus at the NGF Conference Room, located on the ground floor of Horacio De La Costa Hall. During my dissertation research, I came to see how many of…