Late Jagadish Chandra Kanungo served as the President of the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi and had earlier worked as its Secretary for 16 years, contributing significantly to the Akademi’s growth and outreach.
Renowned Artist Jagadish Chandra Kanungo Passes Away: Eminent artist and former Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi president Jagadish Chandra Kanungo passed away on Wednesday. He had been suffering from age-related ailments for a long time and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 86.
A respected art critic and scholar, Jagadish Chandra Kanungo made lasting contributions to the fields of contemporary art, heritage conservation, and art education. He served as the editor of the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi’s journal and acclaimed art magazine Ranga Rekha, first published in 1986.
Kanungo also played a pivotal role in strengthening Odisha’s artistic institutions and preserving its traditional art forms. He served as the President of the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi and had earlier worked as its Secretary for 16 years, contributing significantly to the Akademi’s growth and outreach. He was actively involved in organising exhibitions, workshops and various cultural programmes aimed at preserving and promoting Odisha’s Pattachitra tradition while highlighting the works of contemporary artists.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to art and culture, Kanungo was honoured with the prestigious Dharmapada Award. His work earned him immense respect among artists, scholars, and cultural institutions across the country.
His demise marks the end of an era in Odisha’s art and cultural landscape, where he was widely regarded as one of the state’s most influential voices in contemporary art and heritage conservation. Tributes poured in from artists, academicians, and cultural organisations in rememberance of late Jagadish Chandra Kanungo
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