Eminent Indian painter Shri Jogen Chowdhury passed away this morning at 10:15 a.m. at Ruby General Hospital in Kolkata. He was 87.
According to a statement issued by Ruby General Hospital, Shri Chowdhury had been suffering from myeloproliferative neoplasm, a rare form of blood cancer, for the past 14 months and was undergoing chemotherapy. He had been hospitalised for urinary tract infections during the course of his illness, following which his condition deteriorated. He developed severe sepsis leading to multiorgan failure and succumbed despite intensive medical care.
Hospital authorities said he also had other co-existing medical conditions that complicated his clinical course.
Considered one of the most significant figures in contemporary Indian art, Jogen Chowdhury was known for his distinctive figurative style and cross-hatching technique. A Padma Bhushan awardee, his works have been celebrated nationally and internationally.
Many stalwarts from the arts fraternity have extended heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, admirers and well-wishers.
