Happy birthday, Rafael “Boy” Gozum!

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Rafael “BOY” Ramos Gozum Jr. is a highly acclaimed international visual artist, who is recognized for his achievements in various artistic disciplines such as printmaking, painting, sculpture, and photojournalism.

Boy earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Advertising Arts from the University of Santo Tomas’ College of Architecture and Fine Arts in 1975.

He has presented solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally and has contributed to notable publications, including “Who’s Who in Books People Power 1986” by Father James Reuter. His works have been featured in prominent media outlets like Manila Times. He was a faculty member at UST Faculty CAFA and FEU IARFA.

He is also associated with institutions such as the Gozum Museum in Cabatuan, Isabela and the Artistiko Gallery. He serves as a consultant for Leon Gallery’s live and online art auctions.

Happy birthday (February 2), Boy Gozum! A myriad blessings.