Fundacion Sansó has released Sansó: Prized and Personal, a 464-page volume documenting the life and work of Philippine artist Juvenal Sansó, a Presidential Medal of Merit awardee. The book features more than 600 full-color images of Sansó’s artworks, many published for the first time, providing a comprehensive visual archive of his career.
In addition to the artworks, the volume includes a decade’s worth of rare interviews with Sansó conducted by cultural figures Ray Albano, Cid Reyes, Ambeth Ocampo, and Thelma Sioson San Juan. The conversations offer insight into Sansó’s creative philosophy, artistic evolution, and personal experiences.
& Personal’ hardbound volume
marks the most comprehensive compilation of the artist’s work to date, completed shortly after his passing in March 2025
Art historian Reuben Ramas-Cañete, Ph.D., with Matthew Lopez, contributes a detailed timeline of Sansó’s life and work, covering his early formation, European phases, Black Period, Brittany landscapes, and late-career achievements.
Reflections from nine collectors, including former Senate President Miguel Zubiri, Pepper Teehankee, Eliot and Cherry Maguan, Raffy Simpao, Jack Teotico, Jeffrey V. Dayrit Jr., and Marlon and Marissa Sanchez, highlight the enduring appeal and technical mastery of Sansó’s art.
“SANSÓ: Prized and Personal reveals Sansó through multiple perspectives: the artist, scholars, and collectors,” said Fundacion Sansó director Ricky Francisco. “It celebrates not just his legacy, but the community surrounding it.”
The book was completed shortly after Sansó’s passing on March 28, 2025, and coincides with an exhibition, Prized and Personal: The Legacy, running from Nov. 26 to Dec. 4, 2025, at Art Lounge Manila-Podium.
Pre-orders for the book are available through Fundacion Sansó’s Instagram account @fundacionsansomuseumshop.
