Bhupen Khakhar
Indian artist (1934-2003)
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Summary
Bhupen Khakhar was born on March 10, 1934[1], in Mumbai[2]. He died on August 8, 2003[3], in Vadodara[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1934[7]
- Date of death: January 1, 2003[8]
- Place of burial: Berlin[9]
- Country of citizenship: India[10], British Raj[11], Dominion of India[12]
- Field of work: ceramic art[13], erotic art[14], gay art[15]
- Educated at: University of Mumbai[16], Sydenham College[17], European Ceramics Work Center[18], Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[19]
- Award received: Prince Claus Award[20], Padma Shri in arts[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[23]
- Commons category: Bhupen Khakhar[24]
- Cause of death: cancer[25]
- Residence: Mumbai[26]
- Work location: 's-Hertogenbosch[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Participant in: Documenta IX[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wiki Loves Pride Art & Artists[30], NADD Wikidata project[31], NADD creators[32]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Victoria[33], Tate[34], Museum of Modern Art[35], National Portrait Gallery[36], National Gallery of Modern Art[37], Victoria and Albert Museum[38], Design Museum Den Bosch[39], Musée National d'Art Moderne[40]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[41]
- Artist files at: European Ceramics Work Center[42]
Why It Matters
Bhupen Khakhar is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Bhupen Khakhar born?
Bhupen Khakhar was born in Mumbai[2].
Where did Bhupen Khakhar die?
Bhupen Khakhar died in Vadodara[4].
What did Bhupen Khakhar do for work?
Bhupen Khakhar worked as a painter[5].
Where did Bhupen Khakhar go to school?
Bhupen Khakhar was educated at University of Mumbai[16], Sydenham College[17], European Ceramics Work Center[18], and Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[19].
What awards did Bhupen Khakhar receive?
Honors received include Prince Claus Award[20] and Padma Shri in arts[21].