Renowned painter Ganesh Pyne passed away
Legendary painter Ganesh Pyne (76) passed away in Kolkata.
Described famously as ‘an artist’s artist, a philosopher’s philosopher and master fantasist of them all’, Pyne had received several awards and honors for his works. He blended romanticism, fantasy and free form and an inventive play of light and shade to create a world of ‘poetic surrealism’.
Awards and Honors:
- Raja Ravi Varma award by Kerala Government.
Lifetime achievement award by Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News