Renowned Filipino papercut artist and visual storyteller Badz Magsumbol has brought his artistry and advocacy to Europe through “Lakbay Sining,” his first art and cultural mission in Belgium.
On Facebook, Magsumbol shared photos from his activities commemorating the 127th Philippine Independence Day. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and exhibit opening on June 12, attended by invited guests.
Following the exhibit, Magsumbol conducted two art workshops: one for adults on June 14 at the Philippine Embassy and another for children on June 15 at Artistes du Monde for Kids, Rue des Cygnes.
His brother, Antonio Magsumbol, Assistant Vice President of GMA Integrated News, congratulated him on his success in a Facebook post, stating, “Thanks for waving the Filipino flag and the AM team in Belgium! Mabuhay!”
Magsumbol, who grew up in Valenzuela and is currently based in Manila, advocates for reaching out to children through art both in the Philippines and abroad. His works go beyond traditional papercut craft, evolving from simple two-dimensional art to intricate three-dimensional paper relief sculptures.