The People’s Artist

[ad_1] Photography: Courtesy Dr. Sudhir Patwardhan Internationally renowned artist Sudhir Patwardhan’s name is synonymous with art inspired by the city. Here, the radiologist turned artist, inspires in his thoughts and views. A critic’s view way back in the early 1990’s reads, “In any discussion of contemporary Indian art the significant contribution of Sudhir Patwardhan is undeniable. He belongs to the openly eclectic generation of artists born in the 40's whose socio-political commitments seem to have been best realized in their work through figuration.” A practicing radiologist for three decades, self-taught artist, Dr. Sudhir Patwardhan, held his first exhibition in 1979. […]