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Renowned Artist Steve Roden, Master of Sound-to-Visual Transformations, Leaves a Lasting Legacy at 59

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 […]

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Eminent Art historian and Educator Kavita Singh passes 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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Remembering Maruthi: Master of Wash Art and a Visionary Illustrator Passes at 85

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

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Artist Namboothiri: Doyen of Drawings, Sketched ‘Malayali Life’ Passed Away

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

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Renowned Nature Photographer K. Jayaram Passes Away, Leaves Behind a Captivating Legacy

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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An Art Historian Extraordinaire: Dr Shobhita Punja’s Enduring Mark On Arts and Heritage of India

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,

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Demise of a master architect and Padma Bhushan awardee BV Doshi

Rajesh Kumar Born into a family of furniture makers in Pune on August 26, 1927, well-known architect and Padma Bhushan recipient Balkrishna Doshi died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, January 24. Announcing the news, Architectural Digest India wrote on Instagram, “India’s greatest architect, Balkrishna Doshi (26th August 1927- 24th January 2023) has passed away at the

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