Art Nelson Left Behind

Found in the home of Nelson Baldemor after his passing, this letter and photographs were carefully kept by his neighbor, Maria Lourdes Pérez Muñiz—fragments of a life remembered through words and images. 

As noted in the letter below, these photographs were given to Dr. Anita Baldemor, Nelson’s mother, by a security guard at her workplace—who previously also worked as a news photographer in the Philippines. Through this quiet exchange, he shared not only his images but a glimpse into his own world. By keeping them, the Baldemors demonstrated their appreciation for his work and the remembrance of the Philippines.