Legaspi made use of the geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the mythical and modern into his overlapping, interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity. His collaborative works with Ocampo, who was posthumously awarded the National Artist distinction for visual arts on top of his remarkable works in fiction and plays, depict anguish and dehumanisation of beggars and labourers in the city.During his career, he has been part of several exhibitions abroad. Most notable of which was the one in Wraxall Gallery in London where he had the pleasure of sharing the spotlight with other renowned Filipino artists Mauro Malang Santos and Benedicto Cabrera in 1982. Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. Born in April 2, 1917, Legaspi is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. (88 results) It was followed by Ayala Museum's "The Brave Modern".Born in April 2, 1917, Legaspi is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. You've Successfully Subscribed Legaspi belonged to the so-called “Thirteen Moderns” and later, the “Neo-realists”. This is why the torsos in his paintings are fluid.” Singer Celeste Legaspi, the neo-realistic painter's daughter, hopes that, through this, the Filipino youth will get a glimpse of her father’s take on the relevant political issues of his time, as reflected in his works. In this work, Kargador, and many others, Legaspi's fascination with the human figure may also be observed. See our Get the latest news on the events, trends, and people that shape the global art market with our daily newsletter.©2020 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. A pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country, Cesar Legaspiis remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. Consistently tackling issues of social injustice and the plight of the working classes, Legaspi rendered his paintings using undulating, geometric stylizations of forms.
His early (1940s-1960s) works are described as depictions of anguish and dehumanization of beggars and laborers in the city. You've Successfully Subscribed Legaspi belonged to the so-called “Thirteen Moderns” of the pre-WWII era and later, the “Neo-realists” with Arturo Luz, Vicente Manasala, Jose Joya, and Hernando Ocampo.Legaspi's distinctive style and daring themes contributed significantly to the advent and eventual acceptance of modern art in the Philippines. He was also an art director prior to going full-time in his visual art practice in the 1960s. Titled “Lying in State,” this exhibition displays Legaspi’s artworks from the late 1960s to mid-1980s.
“Perhaps through him, they will learn some of life’s great lessons. He relied on contrasting tonalities, hence his richly hued colour palettes. Their work was featured in exhibitions at the Ayala Museum and the Singapore Art Museum. Cesar Legaspi was a 20th-century Filipino painter best known for his Cubist-inspired works. The first of four exhibitions to commemorate the National Artist Cesar Legaspi’s centenary opened last April at the Main Gallery of the Cultural Centre of the Philippines.
Despite being colour-blind, he was able to surmount his challenge and continuously strive for excellence despite that vital handicap,” she shared.Another exhibition is scheduled for June with two more to follow in December.Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. Cesar Legaspi Cesar Legaspi (April 2, 1917 – April 7, 1994) is a Filipino National Artist in painting.