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India PM mourns painter Tyeb Mehta's death
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday expressed grief over the "sad demise" of noted painter Tyeb Mehta and said his death is a major loss to the art world. I am deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of the renowned painter Tyeb Mehta, the prime minister said in a statement here. The 84-year-old artist was suffering from a heart ailment and died in Mumbai Thursday. In 2002, his painting Celebration was sold for Rs.15 million at a Christie's auction. It is the highest sum for an Indian painting at an international auction. He received the Padma Bhushan award in 2007. The prime minister said the celebrated artist... occupied a very prominent place in the progressive art movement of our country. His creative paintings won him wide acclaim and recognition at the international level. He was a source of inspiration to many artists and his memory and legacy will continue to endure, he said, adding that his unfortunate passing away is a major loss to the art world. On this sad occasion, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the members of his bereaved family and to his wide circle of friends, admirers and followers. I pray for peace of the departed soul, the prime minister said. kbd/sk/dg ( 219 Words) 2009-07-02-22:00:27 (IANS)
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