The Google Doodle is an excellent daily learning oportunity. Last Friday the doodle featured Pacita Abad, a groundbreaking artist. The doodle’s style also pays homage to her work.
Via Google:
Today’s Doodle celebrates Philippine artist, feminist, and activist Pacita Abad, renowned for her bold use of color and mixed media as well as her use of art to address global themes. On this day in 1984, Abad made history as the first woman to receive the Philippines’ prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Men award.
Above is an actual piece by Abad, you see and learn more from Spike Island
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