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Philippine Skyland, UNNY256G, 2005, Philippines
Title

Philippine Skyland

Gift ID: 
UNNY256G

This gift is a watercolor painting of a lively celebration demonstrating the artist’s mastery of fine folk-art techniques and is rich with cultural scenes. Much of the artist’s inspiration comes from his home, Laguna, Philippines, and the people and culture thriving there.

The well-known Philippine artist, Manuel D. Baldemor, is a painter, sculptor, printmaker, writer and book illustrator. Aside from this artwork in New York, he has many works on display in United Nations related groups, including the mural-like painting Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving) in the 缅北禁地Vienna office (IAEA), UNICEF Christmas greeting cards for 18 years straight, and UNESCO has held an exhibition in Paris, France for the artist in 2013. 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, Alberto G. Romulo, unveiled the painting and presented it to the United Nations and Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor accepted it on behalf of the United Nations. 

Donor Region: 
Asia and the Pacific Group
Donor: 
Philippines
Classification: 
Paintings & Works on Paper
Materials: 
Canvas
Medium: 
Acrylic on canvas
Location (Building): 
Conference Building (CB)
Location floor: 
2nd Floor
Donation Date: 
October 31, 2005
Artist or Maker: 
Manuel Baldemor
Dimensions: 
36 ? x 60 in.