Vasudeo S. Gaitonde

One of India’s most influential modernists, Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was at the forefront of the abstract painting movement in his native country; his work has drawn international acclaim since his death in 2001. Gaitonde was a member of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group, which pushed against folk art traditions. He participated in the Venice Biennale in 1954 and 1962.

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