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Robin David | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 75–76) |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
Robin David (born 1950) is an Indian sculptor based in Bhopal. He is a recipient of the Kalidas Samman.[1][2][3][4][5]
David played the key role in establishing the sculpture department at Gwalior Art College,[6] Where he also earned his National Diploma in sculpting in 1977.[7] In 1979, he joined the Bharat Bhawan as an assistant director.[8][6] He was also the curator in the "Yuva Sumbhava" exhibition under the Raza Foundation.[9] In 2020, his biggest exhibition was organised by the Department of Culture at the Ravindra Bhavan cultural centre in Bhopal.[3][10]
In early 2025, Robin David marked 50 years of his career with a solo exhibition ‘Sculpting Voids’, curated by Aman Preet Kaur.[6][11] He has also worked with Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh on a series of stepwells.[6] David is considered one of the pioneers of sculpture art in Central India,[6] having organised and participated in numerous symposiums across India and internationally, including in Mexico, Turkey, and Italy.[6] He has also trained around 100 artisans.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "KALIDAS Rupankar & Rangkarm" (PDF). Department of Culture, MP Govt - page 3 & 12 (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "राष्_ट्रीय माहत्_मा गांधी सम्_मान - कालिदास सम्_मान 2013, 14, 15, 16". Department of Culture, MP Govt - page 30 & 31 (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- 1 2 "Art exhibition 'Tangible Life' by eminent sculptor Robin David attracts art lovers of city". The Pioneer (India). 10 February 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "2018 - ISSA". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Sculptor Robin David awarded lifetime achievement award मूर्तिकार रॉबिन डेविड को आजीवन उपलब्धि सम्मान - Ujjain News Dainik Bhaskar". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 4 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Robin David marks 50 years in sculpture with a stunning solo exhibition in Hyderabad - The Hindu". The Hindu. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
- ↑ "The sculptor who emerged from "ek patthar ki bawdi" - AALEKHAN". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Sculpting out a Third Dimension from Madhya Pradesh". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ ""Stone Hasn't Left Me", Says The Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David - Abirpothi". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Art Exhibition by Robin David is being put up at Ravindra Bhavan". The Pioneer (India). 20 February 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ "Robin David: 'Sculpting is meditation'". The New Indian Express. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-05.