Remembering Himmat Shah: A Pioneer of Modern Indian Art
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Himmat Shah |
| Age | 92 years |
| Death Date | March 2, 2025 |
| Cause of Death | Heart attack |
| Place of Death | Shalby Hospital, Jaipur |
| Famous For | Sculpture and modern art |
| Unique Art Style | Used clay, charred paper, discarded objects, and silver leaf |
| Art Group | Member of 'Group 1890' |
| Popular Works | Bronze heads, slip-casting terracotta, ceramic silver paintings |
| Awards | Lalit Kala Akademi National Award (1956, 1962), Bombay Art Society Award (1962), Jammu & Kashmir University Gold Medal (1961), Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (1988), Kalidas Samman (2003) |
| Early Life | Born in Lothal, Gujarat; studied under Rasiklal Parikh at CN Kalaniketan, Ahmedabad; trained at Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, and Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda |