People, Positions and Obituaries · 26 October 2026

Painter Jogen Chowdhury, known for modern Indian art and Rashtrapati Bhavan curatorship, dies aged 87

Exam-focused facts from the 26 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Jogen Chowdhury, a celebrated Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha member, died in Kolkata at the age of 87.
  • A major figure in modern Indian art, Chowdhury served as curator of the art gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • His works are displayed at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

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