Geronimo Cristobal

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  • Sagrada Familia Philippine Shells and Catholic Ritual

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    A set of giant clam shell holy water fonts from the Philippines is installed inside the Sagrada Família. According to a spot.ph article by Micah Avry Guiao, published on 4 November 2025, These objects were presented as a national gift to Spain in 2010. Contemporary records suggests, however, that the shells were already installed by…

  • Monthly art history article for Philippines Graphic

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    I’ve started writing a semi-regular art history feature for Philippines Graphic. Founded in 1927 by Ramon Roces, the magazine remains one of the country’s oldest periodicals still in print. My article this month traces the lesser-known history of Spoliarium by Juan Luna in Rome and Barcelona, where it was first exhibited alongside Catalan artists. Get…