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Dhriti Gandhi Ranjan
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Painting a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Renowned painter S.H. Raza's admiration for Mahatma Gandhi, his beliefs and teachings, is getting reflected through a series of seven paintings, the former had done in 2013. The solo show titled 'Gandhi in Raza' will be inaugurated at Visual Arts Gallery in New Delhi on February 22, which also happens to be 95th birth anniversary of the acclaimed artist. 

raza-painting One of the paintings by Raza that will be showcased in the show

An 80-page book by the same name, comprising essays from Nandalal Bose on Bapuji and his bent towards fine-art and aesthetics, Gopal Krishna Gandhi on Mahatma Gandhi and his truth and aesthetics, and Ashok Vajpeyi on the tribute of the paintings by Raza, along with illustrations of the works, will also be launched during the occasion. 

Conceptualised by Akar Prakar gallery in collaboration with the Raza Foundation, the chosen seven paintings are said to be the favourites of Raza, who passed away in July, 2016. 

“In 2013, Raza had done several work related to Gandhiji. Raza was clearly a Gandhian in his philosophy and thoughts and was close to the beliefs and ideologies that Bapu believed in. However, he picked these seven works exclusively to pay his tribute to the father of the nation for the truth, shanti, ahimsa and all the characteristics that he stood for and lived in,” says  Reena Lath, director, Akar Prakar. 

The works will be showcased at Akar Prakar gallery in Hauz Khas Village in March. 

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