The Ayala Museum has released a second edition of the children’s book “Fernando Zóbel: The Man Who Painted Ideas” by Maria Elena Paterno, featuring new illustrations by artist Marcus Nada.
As part of the celebration for Zóbel’s 100th birth anniversary, the book tells the story of a young boy named Marco who encounters the works of the renowned artist and learns more about his masterpieces over the course of his life.
The museum noted that Zóbel was a painter known for creations that drew influences from both Western and Asian art traditions.
After spending several years in Spain and becoming a notable figure in avant-garde art, Zóbel eventually returned to Manila, where he became an active art critic, educator, and collector. His research on the history of colonial Philippine art further explored the multicultural character of Filipino art, which he incorporated into his own work, embedding the idea of art as a way for various cultural influences to blend within his creations.
Copies of the book are available physically at the Museum Shop and online at shop.ayalamuseum.org.
