SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — A traveling exhibit of works by National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco titled “Botong Francisco: A Nation Imagined” is now at the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Agricultural Museum, in partnership with the Ayala Museum.
The exhibit runs from January 19 to February 4, 2026, at Reimers Hall and features 25 canvases, including his famous works Mother Nature’s Bounty Harvest, Maria Makiling, Nagmamandala, Woman and Boy Walking Against the Wind, and Sungkaan.
It aims to deepen the CLSU community’s understanding of Philippine history and strengthen its sense of identity and nationalism.
“Through these masterpieces, we can encounter scenes of everyday life, history, struggle, celebration, and traditions that collectively see our national identity,” CLSU President Evaristo Abella said during the exhibit’s opening.
Meanwhile, Ayala Museum Senior Consultant and Curator Kenneth Esguerra described the museum as an institution dedicated to preserving information and Filipino identity.
He added that the exhibit invites students and faculty to engage with the arts and promotes a deeper cultural understanding.
The exhibit opening was also attended by CLSU Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Emmanuel Vera Cruz and Ayala Museum Associate Director and Head of Exhibitions and Collections Aprille Tijam.
The Center for Central Luzon Studies, headed by Melanie Tolentino, organized the event. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Nueva Ecija)
