MANILA, Philippines — National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz died on Wednesday evening. He was 94.
Luz’s family announced his death on social media.
“It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my father, our beloved National Artist, Arturo Luz. He peacefully joined his Creator at 8:45 this evening, and I stood by his side as he took his last breath,” said his daughter, Angela, on Facebook.
“God blessed my father with 94 of the most wonderful years on earth. He enriched our lives with his art, with his incredible talent and his genius,” she added.
Luz, a painter and sculptor, was born on Nov. 20, 1926 and was known for being one of the …
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