Filipino artist Vicente Manansala was one of the first Abstractionists on the country's art scene.

The Cubist paintings and illustrations depicting contemporary life at the time were credited for
bridging the gap between rural and city life. The artist often depicted the changing nation under
the influence of Americans through the lens of abstract style. He explored different themes such
as culture, intimacy, and poverty in his work. Today his work can be found in numerous
collections, including the Philippine Center in New York, the Lopez Memorial Museum in
Manila, the Singapore Art Museum, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. Manansala has received
several awards for his art throughout his career, including the Republic Cultural Heritage Award
and the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award, and was posthumously awarded the National
Artist in Painting.

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