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Friday, July 03, 2009 (07:10:55) |
| Tags : Tyeb Mehta, Painter, Manmohan Singh |
PM mourns painter Tyeb Mehta's death |
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| New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday expressed grief over the "sad demise" of noted painter Tyeb Mehta and said his death is a major loss to the art world.
"I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of the renowned painter Tyeb Mehta," the prime minister said in a statement here.
The 84-year-old artist was suffering from a heart ailment and died in Mumbai on Thursday.
In 2002, his painting "Celebration" was sold for Rs.15 million at a Christie's auction. It is the highest sum for an Indian painting at an international auction.
He received the Padma Bhushan award in 2007.
The prime minister said the "celebrated artist... occupied a very prominent place in the progressive art movement of our country. His creative paintings won him wide acclaim and recognition at the international level.
"He was a source of inspiration to many artists and his memory and legacy will continue to endure," he said, adding that his "unfortunate passing away is a major loss to the art world".
"On this sad occasion, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the members of his bereaved family and to his wide circle of friends, admirers and followers. I pray for peace of the departed soul," the prime minister said. (IANS) |
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