Apr 11, 2017
Jamini Roy’s 130th Birthday
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Celebrated modernist Jamini Roy is famous for creating bold artworks reimagining traditional South Asian folk art. During his lifetime he was honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, and his works are considered national treasures of India.
Born in 1887, he spent his early artistic career studying at the Government School of Art in Kolkata, and by mid-century was exhibiting his distinctive paintings in London and New York. His simplistic style evolved throughout the years, from post-impressionist to paintings created on woven fabrics and inspired by Bengali tribal art.
On what would be Jamini Roy’s 130th birthday, we celebrate his significant contribution to the global art world with this Doodle homage, featuring one of his popular subjects.
Be sure to check out Jamini Roy’s new exhibit on Google Arts & Culture for an in-depth look at some of his most iconic works, courtesy of the National Gallery of Modern Art.
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