THE LIFE AND TIMES OF PURITA KALAW-LEDESMA

The patroness and art scholar Purita Kalaw-ledesma has made an invaluable impact in the development of Philippine Modern Art through the 20th century. Her contributions to the local art scene are aptly chronicled in this recently launched volume, which also serves as a half-century retrospective of Philippine art written by eminent art historians—patrick Flores, Eileen Legaspi-ramirez, Lisa Chikiamco—and edited by Purissima Benitez-johannot. www.vibalgroup.com