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Death of Indian painter Jogen Chowdhury

Overview

Renowned Indian painter and former Member of Parliament Jogen Chowdhury passed away at age 87 in a Kolkata hospital on October 25, 2026. He had been battling a rare blood cancer, identified as myeloproliferative neoplasm, for approximately 14 months. His condition was complicated by sepsis and a urinary tract infection, requiring ventilator support prior to his death.

A pioneer of modern Indian art and a central figure of the Bengal School, Chowdhury was noted for his distinctive use of lines, ink, and pastels. His career included studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and serving as the Keeper of Art at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Following his passing, political leaders in West Bengal described him as a “cultural pillar.” His death has also prompted renewed interest from collectors and auction houses regarding the potential long-term revaluation of his body of work.

Entities

Jogen Chowdhury · Kolkata · École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts · Calcutta Painters Group · Rashtrapati Bhavan

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Indian painter Jogen Chowdhury dies at 87

    Influential Indian modernist painter Jogen Chowdhury has died in Kolkata at age 87, leaving a significant legacy in contemporary art and the Bengal School.

  2. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Jogen Chowdhury, renowned Indian painter, dies at 87

    Renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Chowdhury has died at age 87 in Kolkata after a battle with blood cancer.

Sources

artnews.com · bhaskarhindi.com · bhaskarlive.in · empresaexterior.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · galerie-schuette.de · indulgexpress.com · merca2.es · millenniumpost.in · newindianexpress.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · pragativadi.com · samacharnama.com · usaartnews.com