Satish Gujral
| Satish Gujral | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Satish Gujral |
| Born |
25 December 1925 Jhelum, British India |
| Spouse | Kiran |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Painting, Sculpting, Mural, Architect & Writing |
| Training | Mumbai |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan 1999 |
Satish Gujral (born 25 December 1925) is an Punjabi-Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, graphic designer, writer and architect who has consistently dominated the art scene in India for the entire post-independent era.[1] He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1999.[2][3][4]
Early life
Satish Gujral born in Jhelum, west Punjab, British India.[5] His elder brother was former Indian prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral.At the age of 8, a sickness resulted in impairment of hearing.
- Education
1952-54 Palacio Nationale de Belles Artes, Mexico 1944-47 Diploma in Fine Arts, Sir J. J. School of Arts, Mumbai 1939-44 Mayo School of Arts, Lahore Student of D.A. Sequeiros Mural Techniques
Works
Dozens of documentaries have been made recording his work. A full feature film on his life is in the making. A 24 minute documentary called A Brush with Life was released on 15 February 2012. The film explores the literary, cultural, political and personal influences on his life and works. It is a celebration of an artist of unparalleled talent and man of immense fortitude.
Four books of his work have been published including an autobiography.[6]
As architect
He has won an equal, if not more, acclaim as an architect. His design of the Belgium Embassy in New Delhi has been selected by the international Forum of architects as one of the one thousand best built in the 20th century round the world.
Personal life
Satish Gujral is married to Kiran. His son Mohit Gujral is an architect who is married to supermodel, Feroze Gujral.He also has 2 daughters, Alpana Gujral who is a renowned Jewellery designer & Raseel Gujral who is an Interior Designer and runs the Casa Paradox.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031760530200.htm
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-20/people/37199387_1_tao-art-gallery-paresh-maity-sohan-qadri
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-18/mumbai/28138895_1_art-show-s-h-raza-art-lovers
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/gandhi-my-father-moves-satish-gujral-to-paint-it/45486-8.html
- ↑ http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/17747
- ↑ http://www.satishgujral.com/
- ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_art-inspired-jewellery_1810426
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