Anil Revri, Indian-American artist known for geometric abstractions, dies at 67
Anil Revri, a 67-year-old multidisciplinary artist of Indian-American descent, died in Washington, D.C., where he resided for almost three decades. He was born in New Delhi in 1956 and specialized in painting abstract landscapes, having studied interior design at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. After relocating to the United States in 1982, he concentrated on geometric forms and scriptural writings, obtaining a graphic design degree from the Corcoran College of Art and Design. His notable series, Cultural Crossings (1998-2001), showcased sacred texts and was presented at the UN Millennium World Peace Summit in 2000. Revri's more recent works included Geometric Abstractions (2019-2020). Aicon Gallery announced his passing.
Key facts
- Anil Revri died at age 67 in Washington, D.C.
- He was born in New Delhi in 1956.
- He studied interior design at Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, in 1976.
- His first solo exhibition was at Jehangir Art Gallery.
- He created the Freud/Jung series from 1975 to 1980.
- He moved to the United States in 1982.
- His Cultural Crossings series was shown at the UN Millennium World Peace Summit in 2000.
- His 2021 solo exhibition was at Katzen Arts Center, Washington, D.C.
Entities
Artists
- Anil Revri
Institutions
- Aicon Gallery
- Sir J.J. School of Art
- Jehangir Art Gallery
- Corcoran College of Art and Design
- UN Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders
- Katzen Arts Center
Locations
- New Delhi
- India
- Washington, D.C.
- United States
- Mumbai