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By Botty Snyder

Updated 29 March 2023

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Indian artist (1928-2020)

Akbar Padamsee is ...

Dead

Born	12 April 1928 in Mumbai
Died	6 January 2020 in Coimbatore
Age	91 years, 9 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	India, British Raj and Dominion of India
Sibling	Alyque Padamsee
Child	Raisa Padamsee
Occupation	painter
Awards	Padma Bhushan and Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship
Educated at	Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art

About Akbar Padamsee

Akbar Padamsee, the legendary Indian artist, passed away on January 6, 2020, at the age of 91. Born on April 12, 1928, in Mumbai, Padamsee was one of the most influential artists of his generation.

Padamsee's artistic journey began in the 1940s when he studied at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. He was part of the Progressive Artists' Group, which included artists like M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, and S.H. Raza. The group was known for its modernist approach to art and its rejection of traditional Indian art forms.

Padamsee's work was characterized by his use of color and his exploration of form and space. He was known for his experiments with different mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. His work was deeply influenced by his interest in philosophy and spirituality.

One of Padamsee's most famous works is his "Metascape" series, which he began in the 1950s. The series consisted of abstract landscapes that explored the relationship between space and form. Padamsee's work was also known for its use of geometric shapes and its exploration of light and shadow.

Padamsee's contributions to Indian art were recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Bhushan in 2010. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.

Padamsee's legacy continues to inspire artists today, and his influence on Indian art cannot be overstated. He will be remembered as one of the greatest artists of his generation, whose work pushed the boundaries of what was possible in art.

References:

1. "Akbar Padamsee: A Life in Art." The Hindu, 7 Jan. 2020, www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/akbar-padamsee-a-life-in-art/article30403792.ece.

2. "Akbar Padamsee, Indian Artist and Pioneer of Modernism, Dies at 91." The New York Times, 7 Jan. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/obituaries/akbar-padamsee-dead.html.

3. "Akbar Padamsee." Tate, www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/akbar-padamsee-1753.