John Frank Sabado (b. 1969, Benguet, Philippines) is an autodidact whose skills and imagery have been recognized by art institutions in the Asia Pacific since 1999. In 2000, he received the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 13 Artists Award and was the Juror’s Choice in the Philippine Art Awards. John Frank Sabado has been exhibiting since 1990 in his home province in Benguet and Manila, Philippines. His practice has been featured in the 3rd Asia Pacific Triennale in Brisbane, Australia, the 16th International Art Exhibition in Guandong Museum of Art in China as well as the 3rd Asean Travelling Exhibition that debuted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the 2nd Fukuoka Asian Art Triennal in Japan.

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