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Introduction Fernando Botero, the celebrated Colombian painter and sculptor known for his iconic depictions of plump and exaggerated figures, has passed away at the age of 91. Botero’s art, characterised by its distinctive style, became a global symbol of Colombian culture. His legacy includes a vast body of work, generous contributions to his home country, […]
Renowned Colombian Artist Fernando Botero Passes Away at 91 Read More »
INTRODUCTION The art world mourns the loss of Steve Roden, a visionary artist who pushed the boundaries of creativity through his groundbreaking work in performance, film, painting, and sculpture. Roden’s family announced his passing on September 6, 2023, via his Instagram account, revealing that he had been battling Alzheimer’s disease since 2017. He passed away
Indian Art and cultural space lost a prominent critical voice last day, Kavita Singh (58), a renowned art historian, scholar, writer, former Professor and dean at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and winner of the prestigious 2018 Infosys Prize for Humanities, passed away on Sunday. She was one of the
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The world of art mourns the loss of a legendary artist, Maruthi, renowned for his mesmerising wash art and captivating illustrations that graced the pages of popular Tamil magazines for several decades. With his unique style and unparalleled talent, Maruthi brought life to the stories and novels, especially highlighting the emotions and essence of women
Remembering Maruthi: Master of Wash Art and a Visionary Illustrator Passes at 85 Read More »
K M Vasudevan Namboothiri, popularly hailed ‘Artist Namboothiri’ in Kerala’s social-cultural scenario for the prior seven decades, passed away. Namboothiri (1925-2023) was a prolific literary illustrator, illustrating many popular characters for literary publications in the southern state of Kerala—an Artist renowned for his iconic drawings and gifted life to fictitious characters in Malayalam writings. Artist
Artist Namboothiri: Doyen of Drawings, Sketched ‘Malayali Life’ Passed Away Read More »
Renowned nature photographer K. Jayaram, a pioneer in macro photography in India, passed away at the age of 74 in Coimbatore. His demise is a great loss to the world of photography and nature enthusiasts alike. Jayaram, who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of nature, leaves behind a legacy of exceptional work and
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In a world where art intertwines with heritage, there exists a luminary whose presence casts a captivating spell on all who encounter her. Dr Shobhita Punja was a true connoisseur of Indian art and culture; she dedicated her life to unravelling the mysteries and preserving the beauty of India’s artistic legacy. With a heavy heart,
Rajesh Kumar Contemporary artist Vivan Sundaram passes away aged 79 today at 9:20 am. He breathed his last at a hospital in Delhi, where he had been sent after suffering a brain haemorrhage earlier this month. Born in Shimla on 1943, he attended Then Doon School, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University
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Ved Prakash Bhardwaj In contemporary Indian art, Lalitha Lajmi has been an artist who has expressed feminine identity differently in her paintings. Her art was a kind of depiction of dramatic situations in life. She passed away on February 13, 2023 in Mumbai. She was born in Calcutta on October 17, 1932. In her art,
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Christopher Charles Benninger On the morning of 24th January Balkrishna Doshi left his body and continued on his journey, leaving us both memories of a man and an IDEA. I believe very special people are implanted in our memories at birth. So even before the first time we meet them it is a kind of
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