Pacita Abad was actively involved with the diverse global communities where the she worked, willingly devoting time to giving courses, workshops and lectures about art to numerous groups of people, including children, adults and the aged. Professionally, she actively engaged with artists and supported art organizations, joined in group projects and participated in art panels and symposia organized by museums, regional art groups and universities.
Past
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Pacita's First Puzzle: 'I thought the streets were paved with gold'
by Art & Fable Puzzle Company May 28, 2021 The puzzle is available for purchase from the Art & Fable Puzzle Company At Ellis Island Pacita Abad read a saying by an Italian immigrant that resonated with her,“I... Read more -
theVOV | Pacita Abad: Life in the Margins
Lunchtime Tour on Pacita Abad's Immigrant Experience paintings with Artist Pio Abad and Art Historian Dr Dorothy Price Apr 22, 2021 'Pacita Abad: Life in the Margins', co-curated by Robert Leckie and Pio Abad, was held at Spike Island, Bristol on January 18 - April 5, 2020, featuring twenty large trapunto... Read more -
Pacita Abad's 'Join the circle'
Para Site Hong Kong 2020 Benefit Auction 5 - 19 Nov 2020 Para Site: Benefit Auction 2020 An auction to support the continuation and development of the Gallery's exhibitions, as well as its public and educational programmes. Join the Circle, 2003 20-colour,... Read more -
Awesome Art Philippines: newly published children art book by Norma Olizon Chikiamco
Sep 7, 2020 Pacita Abad's painting 'Evil Eye' is among ten artworks by Filipino artists showcased in this educational children art book. The book is published by National Gallery Singapore and is available... Read more -
Celebrating Pacita Abad
Pacita Abad is honored with Google doodle Jul 31, 2020 Today’s Doodle celebrates Philippine artist, feminist, and activist Pacita Abad, renowned for her bold use of color and mixed media as well as her use of art to address global... Read more -
Pacita Abad's 'Yellow Polyps'
Léon Gallery's Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2020 20 Jun 2020 Lot 96, 'Yellow Polyps', 1986 Read more -
In Conversation: Pio Abad and Dr Zoé Whitley
Exhibition co-curator Pio Abad discusses Pacita Abad’s practice and its wider themes with Dr Zoé Whitley, Director at Chisenhale Gallery, London Mar 31, 2020 WATCH CONVERSATION HERE READ CONVERSATION TRANSCRIPT HERE Read more -
Jameel Arts Centre Dubai Acquires Pacita Abad Painting
Oct 31, 2019 Read more -
Pacita Abad's 'Stained Glass'
Asia Art Archive 2019 Auction 11 Oct - 2 Nov 2019 Asia Art Archive Annual Fundraiser 2019 An auction to support education about and research on contemporary art in Asia Over 70 works of art generously donated by artists, collectors, and... Read more -
Launch of Pacita's Restored Painted Bridge
Jul 12, 2019 Originally painted in 2004 by Pacita Abad, the Alkaff Bridge's (Pacita's painted bridge) featuring the artwork of Filipina artist Pacita Abad has become a landmark in Singapore’s tourism and arts scene. It is a vibrant symbol of the close cooperation and friendship between Singapore and the Philippines. As Pacita said, "The painted bridge is my gift to the people of Singapore." Read more -
M Plus Acquires Two Pacita Abad Paintings
Jun 13, 2019 Read more -
Tate Modern Acquires Three Pacita Abad Paintings
Mar 31, 2019 Summary by Clara Kim, Daskalopoulos Senior Curator, International Art at Tate Modern This is one of a group of three quilted canvas works in Tate’s collection by the Filipino artist... Read more -
Pacita Abad's 'If my friends could see me now'
STPI 2018 Benefit Auction Sep 22, 2018 The paintings and mixed media works of Filipino artist Pacita Abad are characterised by their vibrancy and exhilarating textures. Her journeys and experiences around the world, as well as her... Read more -
Joselina Cruz talk at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art Symposium
Sydney, Australia Aug 3, 2018 [Excerpt from Symposium panel discussion: This is how we do it: museums and galleries in Asia) The future is female… and this is how WE do it! The future of... Read more -
National Gallery Singapore Acquires Pacita Abad Painting
Apr 6, 2018 Pacita Abad created 'Evil eye' in 1983 based on the handwoven design of bread basket covers that she bought in the open air market of Omdurman, Sudan during her stay... Read more -
Pacita Abad Presentation at Dhaka Art Summit 2018
2 - 10 Feb 2018 In 1978 Pacita Abad was the first foreign artist to live and work in Bangladesh. During her one-year stay, she traveled throughout the country by road and river painting people... Read more -
Bronze sculpture of Pacita Abad unveiled for artist’s 10th death anniversary
Metropolitan Museum of Manila Dec 7, 2014 The 10th death anniversary of Pacita Abad was marked by the unveiling of a life-size bronze sculpture of the artist at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila on December 6. (Text... Read more -
National Museum of Women in the Arts acquires Pacita Abad Painting
Dec 20, 2013 Read more -
Wayang Dinnerware Collection Launch, 2000
at Koi Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia 1 - 16 May 2000 Read more
