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What Does the Demise of Ratan Tata Mean to the Creative World?

Introduction Ratan Tata, the most well-known industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons passed away on October 9th 2024, at the age of 86. He was being treated for a prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. His contributions to Indian art, architecture & design will have an everlasting influence in the country. Not

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Renowned Architect Christopher Charles Benninger Passes Away at 81, Leaving a Legacy of Sustainable Design

Christopher Charles Benninger, a revered American-Indian architect and urban planner, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Pune at the age of 81, following a prolonged battle with cancer. His legacy in the field of architecture has left an indelible mark on India and beyond. Born in 1942 in the U.S., Benninger’s passion for architecture

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Hanif Kureshi, Pioneering Street Artist and Co-Founder of St+art India, Passes Away at 41 After Battling Cancer

On September 23, 2024, Hanif Kureshi the co-founder of St+art India breathed his last after a long fight with cancer. Kureshi was a game-changer in the Indian art scene by making art accessible to all, as he took his works out of traditional galleries and brought them into the streets with giant murals and installations

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Subhash Dandekar – Founder of the Iconic Camlin Brand Passed Away Today at the Age of 86

Subhash Dandekar, the chairman emeritus of Kokuyo Camlin, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 86. Dandekar was a pivotal figure in transforming Camlin into a household name synonymous with quality stationery and educational products. His death marks the end of an era for the iconic brand that has left an indelible mark on

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Rest in Peace: Faith Ringgold, Renowned Artist, Fervent Activist, and Innovator in Diverse Mediums, Passes Away at 93

Introduction Faith Ringgold, a pioneering artist whose impactful career spanned seven decades, passed away at her home in Englewood, New Jersey, on Saturday. Her death, announced by ACA Galleries, her longtime representative, marks the end of an era for the art world. Ringgold’s multifaceted contributions, ranging from bestselling children’s books to incisive activism, have left

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Fashion World Mourns as Iris Apfel, Icon of Individuality, Passes Away at 102

An iconic character in American fashion, Iris Apfel, had an immense effect on design, self-expression, and enterprise. Her destiny was to make a name for herself in the fashion and interior design industries. Throughout her astonishing life, which spanned more than a century, Apfel charmed followers worldwide with her extravagant style, distinctive large eyeglasses, and

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In Memoriam: Yogesh Saini, Founder of Delhi Street Art Died at 64, Leaves Behind a Colourful Legacy

Yogesh Saini, an artist and the founder of Delhi Street Art (DSA), breathed life into the walls of India’s capital city with his vibrant imagination and artistic flair. Born into a world of engineering and business, Saini pursued higher education, earning degrees in engineering and MBA. However, his true passion lay in the realm of

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Günter Brus, Pioneer of Viennese Actionism, Dies at 85

Günter Brus, one of the last surviving artists associated with the Viennese Actionism movement, passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. His death was confirmed by Kunsthaus Bregenz, a contemporary art institution in Austria, just days before the opening of a major retrospective showcasing Brus’s work. A Visionary Provocateur: The Life and Art

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Celebrated Indian Painter A. Ramachandran Dies at 89, Leaving Behind a Rich Artistic Legacy

The renowned Indian painter A. Ramachandran passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 89, following a protracted illness. His passing signifies the end of an era in Indian art history and leaves a legacy that has enhanced the country’s cultural landscape. “In passing away of A Ramachandran the Indian world of art

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