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Satish Gujral (1925–2020) was a polymath Indian artist—painter, sculptor, muralist, and self-taught architect—whose work powerfully documented Partition trauma and India's modernist aspirations. Born in Jhelum (now in Pakistan), he was bedridden for six years from age 8 due to polio and typhoid, which profoundly shaped his worldview and artistic intensity.

Partition Series (1947–50s)Gujral's early works are among the most visceral responses to Partition:Dark reds, browns, blacks evoke blood, decay, despair Distorted, fragmented bodies convey physical/emotional dismemberment Symbols like burning homes, broken wheels, shattered belongingsKey works: Mourning en Masse, Despair, Days of GloryMediums and Architectural Legacy Murals: Gandhi Bhawan (Chandigarh), Delhi High Court, Oberoi hotels, World Trade Fair (NY)

Burnt-wood sculptures: Charred logs with red/gold accents symbolizing destruction/resilience Architecture: Designed the iconic Belgian Embassy, New Delhi (1980–83)—rated among the 1000 best 20th-century buildings worldwide; earned him the Belgian Order of the CrownKey Highlights for Competitive ExamsEducation: Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay (1944)Awards: Padma Vibhushan (1999), Da Vinci Award (Mexico), Lalit Kala Akademi honors International: Venice Biennale, São Paulo Biennale Philosophy: "Art must express the artist's inner compulsion to communicate his anguish and joy"

ConclusionSatish Gujral's multidisciplinary genius—from searing Partition paintings to architectural masterpieces—makes him a cornerstone of post-Independence Indian modernism.