Jyotirmoy Basu: A Pioneer of Indian Space Painting and Political Activism Jyotirmoy Basu (Jyoti Basu), born in Kolkata, India, on July 8, 1914, stands as a monumental figure in both Bengali political history and the burgeoning field of Indian modern art. Though primarily recognized for his decades-long leadership of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) – serving as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1977 to 2000 – Basu’s artistic endeavors, particularly his exploration of “Space Painting,” offer a fascinating counterpoint to his political career and contribute significantly to understandin…