Modernist Artist Arpita Singh Passes Away in New Delhi
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Renowned modernist artist Arpita Singh died at age 89 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi. Her husband, artist Paramjit Singh, confirmed that she had been suffering from heart and lung-related ailments for several years. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014, Singh was celebrated for her figurative works reflecting social and humanitarian themes. Her cremation is scheduled for November 15, 2026, at the Lodhi Crematorium.
Why it matters
The death of Arpita Singh marks the loss of a foundational figure in contemporary Indian art whose work bridged abstract and figurative traditions.
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