# Artistic Legacy of Satish Gujral: Painter & Architect
> Explore the life and work of Satish Gujral, from his Partition-inspired paintings to the Belgian Embassy's architecture and his master murals.

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## Satish Gujral (1925–2020)
Summary of the multidisciplinary career of the Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, and architect.

## Early Life & Education
* Born in 1925 in Jhelum.
* Lost hearing at age eight due to an accident.
* Studied at Mayo School of Art, Lahore (1939) and Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay.

## The Partition & Mexican Influence
* His early work was deeply affected by the Partition of India, focusing on human cruelty.
* 1952: Apprenticed under Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros in Mexico, shifting his focus to public art and social change.

## Career as a Muralist
* Introduced muralism to India using ceramic, steel, and terracotta.
* Key works: Gandhi Bhawan (1958), World Trade Fair NY (1963), and Delhi High Court (1975).

## Architectural Marvels
* Designed the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi in the 1980s.
* Notable for exposed brick and sculptural integration despite no formal training.

## Sculptural Experiments
* Specialized in unconventional materials including burnt wood, machined steel, copper, and fiberglass.

## Recognition & Awards
* 1997: Published autobiography 'A Brush With Life'.
* 1999: Awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
* Regained hearing via surgery in 1998, impacting his late-career perception.
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