Modernist artist Arpita Singh, aged 89, passes away

Published 09 Nov 2026, 11:55 IST

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Arpita Singh, a modernist painter known for densely worked canvases that placed the female figure at the centre of India’s social upheaval, died in Delhi on Monday, November 9, at the age of 89. She passed away at Fortis Hospital where she had been admitted, according to her husband, artist Paramjit Singh. Singh was a Padma Bhushan awardee (2011) and received the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014 for her contribution to art.

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Arpita Singh received the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014 for her contribution to the world of art

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 09 Nov 2026, 10:54 IST

Modernist artist Arpita Singh, aged 89, passes away

Modernist artist Arpita Singh, widely known for her detailed figurative works, died here at Fortis Hospital from age-related ailments on Monday, her husband and artist Paramjit Singh said. She was 89. “She had heart and lung related issues for some years now. However, she was actively working. Her…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 11:25 IST

Modernist artist Arpita Singh dies aged 89 in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: Modernist artist Arpita Singh, widely known for her detailed figurative works, died here at Fortis Hospital from age-related ailments on Monday, her husband and artist Paramjit Singh told PTI. She was 89. "She had heart and lung related issues for some years now. However, she was actively…

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 09 Nov 2026, 11:29 IST

Modernist artist Arpita Singh, recipient of Padma Bhushan, dies at 89

Renowned modernist Indian artist and Padma Bhushan awardee Arpita Singh passed away at the age of 89 in New Delhi due to age-related ailments.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 09 Nov 2026, 11:55 IST

Modernist artist Arpita Singh, aged 89, passes away

Arpita Singh received the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014 for her contribution to the world of art

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 09 Nov 2026, 20:10 IST

Arpita Singh, celebrated artist who painted real women, dies at 89

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