Robin David
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Robin David | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
Robin David (born 1950), is an Indian sculptor based in Bhopal and recipient of Kalidas Samman..[1][2][3][4][5].
He played the key role in establishing the sculpture department at Gwalior Art College, which used to offer only paintings[6], and there he earned his National Diploma in sculpting in 1977[7]. In 1979, he joined the Bharat Bhawan as an Assistant Director[8][6]. He was also engaged as curator in the exhibition called "Yuva Sumbhava" under the Raza Foundation[9]. In 2020, his biggest exhibition was organised by the Department of Culture at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal[3][10]
During Feb & Mar 2025, Robin David marked 50 years of his sculptural journey with a solo exhibition ‘Sculpting Voids’, curated by Aman Preet Kaur of Sirjanhara The Art Studio in Hyderabad.[6][11]. He has also worked with Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh on a series of bavdis (stepwells)[6]. Robin David is considered one of the pioneers of sculpture art in Central India[6], he has organised and participated in numerous symposiums across India and internationally, including in Mexico, Turkey, and Italy[6]. He has also trained around 100 artisans, shaping the next generation of sculptors with his unconventional teaching approach[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "KALIDAS Rupankar & Rangkarm" (PDF). Department of Culture, MP Govt - page 3 & 12 (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "राष्_ट्रीय माहत्_मा गांधी सम्_मान - कालिदास सम्_मान 2013, 14, 15, 16". Department of Culture, MP Govt - page 30 & 31 (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ a b "Art exhibition 'Tangible Life' by eminent sculptor Robin David attracts art lovers of city". The_Pioneer_(India). 10 February 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "2018 - ISSA". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Sculptor Robin David awarded lifetime achievement award मूर्तिकार रॉबिन डेविड को आजीवन उपलब्धि सम्मान - Ujjain News Dainik Bhaskar". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 4 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Robin David marks 50 years in sculpture with a stunning solo exhibition in Hyderabad - The Hindu". The Hindu. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
- ^ "The sculptor who emerged from "ek patthar ki bawdi" - AALEKHAN". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Sculpting out a Third Dimension from Madhya Pradesh". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ ""Stone Hasn't Left Me", Says The Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David - Abirpothi". Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Art Exhibition by Robin David is being put up at Ravindra Bhavan". The_Pioneer_(India). 20 February 2020. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Robin David: 'Sculpting is meditation'". The_New_Indian_Express. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-05.