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shankar nandagopal
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shankar nandagopal

Born 1946 Died 2017 Works span 1998–2008

Shankar Nandagopal: A Pioneer of Metal Sculpture and the Madras Art Movement Shankar Nandagopal (1946 – 14 April 2017) was an Indian sculptor and painter, recognized as a pivotal figure in the Madras Art Movement—a movement that fundamentally reshaped modern art landscapes in South India. Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to K. C. S. Paniker, the visionary founder of Cholamandal Artists’ Village, Nandagopal's artistic lineage instilled wi…

2
dated works
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1998
first work
2008
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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