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Jitish Kallat
  • Date of Birth:
    January 1, 1974
  • Place of Birth:
    Mumbai (Bombay), India
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    Indian
  • Education:
    Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumba

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    Jitish Kallat
    • Writes frequently on the subject of contemporary art. He is a trustee of the India Foundation for the Arts.
    • Still works and lives in Mumbai he has exhibited internationally including Britain, Germany, and the United States.
    • Then peels away portions of the paint layers to create the imagery of his paintings.
    • His paintings are created by building up numerous layers of paint and collage that are then allowed to dry.
    • His subject matters are often self referential, depicting himself, his wife, and other members of his family.
    • His paintings are often monumental, his largest painting being 8 x 20 feet (2.5 x 7 meters) in size.
    • Received his BFA in painting from the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1996.
    • Was born in 1974 in Mumbai (Bombay), India.

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