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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 […]
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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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
Sculptor Carl Andre, who was one of the leading figures in the 1960s Minimalist art movement, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88. Born in 1935 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Carl Andre emerged as a key figure in the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s. Raised in an environment that encouraged free exploration, Andre’s
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Introduction C.L. Porinchukutty, the former chairman of Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, breathed his last in Dubai at 91. Born in 1932 to the Louis-Thandamma couple in Chiranellur, near Kechery in Thrissur district, Porinchukutty had a remarkable journey in the world of fine arts. Career and Achievements Porinchukutty played a pivotal role in the transformation of the
Introduction The name of Dr BN Goswamy was a light of wisdom and insight in the field of arts. His untimely death has left a void in the hearts of art enthusiasts everywhere. He was a distinguished art historian and critic. Two weeks ago, he dazzled fans with his most recent work, “The Indian Cat:
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10th October, ON THIS DAY The 29th death anniversary of the renowned artist SM Sultan is being observed in Narail district, Bangladesh, with great enthusiasm. This commemoration pays homage to an artistic luminary whose work and life continue to inspire generations. In a joint effort, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the S.M. Sultan Foundation, and the
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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,
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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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