Vasudeo S. Gaitonde Artist

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde (V. S. Gaitonde) (1924–2001) was regarded as one of India's foremost abstract painters. He completed his art diploma at Sir J. J. School of Art in 1948, and in 1950 was invited to join the influential Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.He received Padma Shri Award in 1971.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1924
Birth place
Maharashtra
Nationality
India
Date of deathAugust 10, 2001

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Artist

Award
Padma Shri
Rockefeller Foundation
Field of work
Abstract art
Movement
Abstract expressionism
training at
Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art

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External resources

  1. http://ngmaindia.gov.in/artist.asp?artistid=34
  2. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb112005/n36.asp
  3. http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/08/11/stories/1411218a.htm
  4. http://www.saffronart.com/artists/v-gaitonde
  5. http://www.theartstrust.com/artistprofile.aspx?artistid=196&name=Vasudeo%20S.%20Gaitonde%20(Late)