<p>Cars slow down, feet falter and eyes swivel to the many murals on the walls of schools, hospitals, and homes in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, the quiet neighborhood that has come to be known as Lodhi Art District over the last 10 years.</p>

<p>On Sunday (September 22, 2024), Hanif Kureshi, the creative lead behind India’s first public art district and the visionary artist and designer remembered for "making art democratic", died from cancer in Goa. He was 41.</p>

<p>The gigantic murals, some freshly painted and others at different stages of their fully-lived vibrant lives, stand as quiet witnesses to the passing of the man who started the street art movement across the country, beginning with the government staff residential colony in 2015.</p>

<p>Mr. Kureshi co-founded the St+art Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, with four others - Arjun Bahl, Akshat Nauriyal, Giulia Ambrogi and Thanish Thomas - in 2013. The aim was to paint the streets of India.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmirs-women-artisans-get-long-overdue-recognition-through-mural-621682"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Kashmir's women artisans get long-overdue recognition through murals</strong></a></p>

<p>Talking about Mr. Kureshi’s inspiration behind the St+art Foundation and Lodhi Art District, Mr. Bahl said he always wanted to “make art truly democratic for all”.</p>

<p>“That was one of the reasons he started the project across the country. He was very passionate about Indian streets, he found them very colourful,” Mr. Bahl told PTI.</p>

<p>He remembered Mr. Kureshi as a “very generous” person always ready to teach others about his art and technique.</p>

<p>The group started seven art districts across the country in the last 10 years, four of which are active - Lodhi Art District, Ukkadam Art District in Coimbatore, Mahim Art District in Mumbai and Nochi Art District in Chennai.</p>

<p>The pilot project in Delhi that started with two murals today has over 60 by national and international artists.</p>

<p>Mr. Kureshi, who was known for his style of creating a curious mix of typography and street culture in his art, had written in one of his Instagram posts that he wanted to take “art out of conventional galleries and museums and make it accessible for the public”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;French-Lebanese artist blends architecture and heritage</strong></p>

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<p>Despite being diagnosed with cancer about 15 months ago, Mr. Kureshi remained “upbeat and positive”, Mr. Bahl said.</p>

<p>“He was hoping to beat this unfortunate disease he got. He never showed anyone that he was suffering or not, he always had a smile and he was very positive,” he added.</p>

<p>Condolence messages poured in as art lovers and artists remembered the “pioneer of graffiti” in India who left a legacy that will “continue to inspire generations”.</p>

<p>One X user, Angad B. Sodhi posted that Mr. Kureshi was “a student of the dying tradition of Indian street sign typography”.</p>

<p>“…a practice he brought from the streets into the world of high art through his ‘HandpaintedType’ collections. I have long admired his work on bringing art out of the daunting walls of galleries to the people in the streets,” Mr. Sodhi wrote on X.</p>

<p>Another person, Edward Anderson, remembered Mr. Kureshi for making an “enormous impact on the visual landscape of urban India”.</p>

<p>“Really sad to hear about Hanif Kureshi, who has died far too soon. Hanif was an amazing guy... and did wonderful work to celebrate and preserve the art of hand-painted signs in India,” Mr. Anderson wrote.</p>

<p>“When I look up and see the beautiful wall art in Delhi, I always smile. It gladdens my heart and makes my day a lot brighter. It's terrible to hear that the man responsible for most of them, Hanif Kureshi has passed away at only 41,” Ms. Kaveri posted on X.</p>

<p>St+art Foundation took to Instagram to share the news of Mr. Kureshi’s demise. The post remembered Mr. Kureshi as “a gifted mentor, collaborator, friend, father, and husband”.</p>

<p>“His vision and charisma helped shape the landscape of public art in India with the countless projects he has contributed to. He was dedicated to nurturing a community of artists, designers, and creatives who trusted him with loyal guidance. He was a pioneering figure for graffiti and street art with his tags spread across cities he travelled to,” the organisation said.</p>

<p>Be it the tall Mahatma Gandhi portrait on the side of Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO, the colourful caricatures of people on the walls of different metro stations in Bengaluru, or the black-and-white portraits of Nochikuppam residents in Chennai, the art inspired by Kureshi’s movement belongs to one and all.</p>

<p>Just as he had wanted.</p>

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Cars slow down, feet falter and eyes swivel to the many murals on the walls of schools, hospitals, and homes in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, the quiet neighborhood that has come to be known as Lodhi Art District over the last 10 years.

Cars slow down, feet falter and eyes swivel to the many murals on the walls of schools, hospitals, and homes in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, the quiet neighborhood that has come to be known as Lodhi Art District over the last 10 years. On Sunday (September 22, 2024), Hanif Kureshi, the creative lead behind India’s first public art district and the visionary artist and designer remembered for "making art democratic", died from cancer in Goa. He was 41. The gigantic murals, some freshly painted and others at different stages of their fully-lived vibrant lives, stand as quiet witnesses to the passing of the man who started the street art movement across the country, beginning with the government staff residential colony in 2015. Mr. Kureshi co-founded the St+art Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, with four others - Arjun Bahl, Akshat Nauriyal, Giulia Ambrogi and Thanish Thomas - in 2013. The aim was to paint the streets of India. Also read: Kashmir's women artisans get long-overdue recognition through murals Talking about Mr. Kureshi’s inspiration behind the St+art Foundation and Lodhi Art District, Mr. Bahl said he always wanted to “make art truly democratic for all”. “That was one of the reasons he started the project across the country. He was very passionate about Indian streets, he found them very colourful,” Mr. Bahl told PTI. He remembered Mr. Kureshi as a “very generous” person always ready to teach others about his art and technique. The group started seven art districts across the country in the last 10 years, four of which are active - Lodhi Art District, Ukkadam Art District in Coimbatore, Mahim Art District in Mumbai and Nochi Art District in Chennai. The pilot project in Delhi that started with two murals today has over 60 by national and international artists. Mr. Kureshi, who was known for his style of creating a curious mix of typography and street culture in his art, had written in one of his Instagram posts that he wanted to take “art out of conventional galleries and museums and make it accessible for the public”. Watch | French-Lebanese artist blends architecture and heritage × Despite being diagnosed with cancer about 15 months ago, Mr. Kureshi remained “upbeat and positive”, Mr. Bahl said. “He was hoping to beat this unfortunate disease he got. He never showed anyone that he was suffering or not, he always had a smile and he was very positive,” he added. Condolence messages poured in as art lovers and artists remembered the “pioneer of graffiti” in India who left a legacy that will “continue to inspire generations”. One X user, Angad B. Sodhi posted that Mr. Kureshi was “a student of the dying tradition of Indian street sign typography”. “…a practice he brought from the streets into the world of high art through his ‘HandpaintedType’ collections. I have long admired his work on bringing art out of the daunting walls of galleries to the people in the streets,” Mr. Sodhi wrote on X. Another person, Edward Anderson, remembered Mr. Kureshi for making an “enormous impact on the visual landscape of urban India”. “Really sad to hear about Hanif Kureshi, who has died far too soon. Hanif was an amazing guy... and did wonderful work to celebrate and preserve the art of hand-painted signs in India,” Mr. Anderson wrote. “When I look up and see the beautiful wall art in Delhi, I always smile. It gladdens my heart and makes my day a lot brighter. It's terrible to hear that the man responsible for most of them, Hanif Kureshi has passed away at only 41,” Ms. Kaveri posted on X. St+art Foundation took to Instagram to share the news of Mr. Kureshi’s demise. The post remembered Mr. Kureshi as “a gifted mentor, collaborator, friend, father, and husband”. “His vision and charisma helped shape the landscape of public art in India with the countless projects he has contributed to. He was dedicated to nurturing a community of artists, designers, and creatives who trusted him with loyal guidance. He was a pioneering figure for graffiti and street art with his tags spread across cities he travelled to,” the organisation said. Be it the tall Mahatma Gandhi portrait on the side of Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO, the colourful caricatures of people on the walls of different metro stations in Bengaluru, or the black-and-white portraits of Nochikuppam residents in Chennai, the art inspired by Kureshi’s movement belongs to one and all. Just as he had wanted. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Street artist Hanif Kureshi remembered for 'making art democratic' passes away

<p>Protests erupted in a town in southern Chile after a street artist was fatally shot by the police. Hundreds of people took part in the protests that saw a building being burnt down. Police fatally shot a juggler after he refused to co-operate with a police search.</p>

<p>A video claiming to be that of the shooting was circulated widely by local channels and social media.</p>

<p>"We regret the loss of this young juggler. I hope that justice is done," Ricardo Valdivia, Panguipulli's mayor, told Radio Cooperativa.</p>

<p>Witnesses to the incident started to shout at police officers and this further led to violent demonstrations and burning of the building.</p>

<p>Protesters set fire to several other buildings and set up barricades in streets around the town before riot police fired tear gas and water cannons, according to images from local media.</p>

<p>A video posted on Facebook by local official Carlos Duran showed several fires burning across the town and smoke rising above its skyline.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-thousands-of-protesters-take-to-streets-again-361884">Myanmar: Thousands of protesters take to streets again</a></strong></p>

<p>The local police force backed the officer who shot the artist.</p>

<p>Boris Alegria, lieutenant colonel of the Panguipulli police, said in a video that the officer used his weapon to "safeguard his own life" in "legitimate self-defense."</p>

<p>An investigation into the incident has been launched and Chilean government has ordered the force to hand over all records of the incident to Public Ministry</p>

<p>Panguipulli, which has a population of 32,500, is located 850 kilometres south of the capital Santiago, where residents banged pots and pans in anger over the killing.</p>

<p>Chileans took to social media to call for reforms and condemn the shooting.</p>

<p>"In a police force with a minimum professional level this should not have happened," tweeted writer Pedro Gandolfo.</p>

<p>"A shameful act with a tragic result."</p>

<p><strong>(With AFP inputs)</strong></p>


Protests erupted in a town in southern Chile after a street artist was fatally shot by the police. Hundreds of people took part in the protests that saw a building being burnt down.

Protests erupted in a town in southern Chile after a street artist was fatally shot by the police. Hundreds of people took part in the protests that saw a building being burnt down. Police fatally shot a juggler after he refused to co-operate with a police search. A video claiming to be that of the shooting was circulated widely by local channels and social media. "We regret the loss of this young juggler. I hope that justice is done," Ricardo Valdivia, Panguipulli's mayor, told Radio Cooperativa. Witnesses to the incident started to shout at police officers and this further led to violent demonstrations and burning of the building. Protesters set fire to several other buildings and set up barricades in streets around the town before riot police fired tear gas and water cannons, according to images from local media. A video posted on Facebook by local official Carlos Duran showed several fires burning across the town and smoke rising above its skyline. Also Read | Myanmar: Thousands of protesters take to streets again The local police force backed the officer who shot the artist. Boris Alegria, lieutenant colonel of the Panguipulli police, said in a video that the officer used his weapon to "safeguard his own life" in "legitimate self-defense." An investigation into the incident has been launched and Chilean government has ordered the force to hand over all records of the incident to Public Ministry Panguipulli, which has a population of 32,500, is located 850 kilometres south of the capital Santiago, where residents banged pots and pans in anger over the killing. Chileans took to social media to call for reforms and condemn the shooting. "In a police force with a minimum professional level this should not have happened," tweeted writer Pedro Gandolfo. "A shameful act with a tragic result." (With AFP inputs)

Chile: Protests break out after police shoot dead street artist

Diego Segura sits just outside the walls of Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Buenos Aires where he paints tributes to the local legend and the global soccer icon who recently passed away.

Argentine street artist immortalizes Maradona

Brussels added to its large collection of murals on Thursday (June 18) with a newly commissioned work in memory of African-American George Floyd, whose killing by police has sparked global protests against racism and police violence.

Brussels adds George Floyd memorial to large mural collection

A 37-year old Thai street artist is splashing walls across Bangkok with murals depicting the nobel fight against coronavirus.

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While Rio de Janeiro residents abide by the quarantine orders aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus, one street artist continues to deliver moments of joy to passers by.

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<p>Global sportswear giant Puma has been accused of damaging the 17 century- architecture in Delhi&#39;s historic quarter as part of an advertisement to promote a new line of their shows.</p>

<p>The centuries-old building which was spray painted with graffiti is located at Shahjahanabad in old Delhi. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.</p>

<p>The video has been shot in Delhi, Mumbai, Madurai, and Shillong, and&nbsp; 7 street artists, 8 rappers, and 36 hip-hop dancers collaborated for the video.</p>

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<p>&quot;It&#39;s a heritage area. You can&#39;t just go and paint what you like,&quot; said Swapna Liddle from the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. Reported by AFP</p>

<p>Liddle further expressed her anger in a Facebook post saying that &quot;Permanent damage has been done to the carved sandstone, limestone plaster, and Lahori bricks. Those who made and approved this advertisement, those who stood by while this was done, are all responsible for this insensitive treatment.&quot;</p>

<p>Other people were also seen lashing out at the Puma on social media.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You&#39;ve ruined our heritage building for your shittiest video. Not expected from you <a href="https://twitter.com/PUMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@puma</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/iamrana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamrana</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/htTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@htTweets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intachwalks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@intachwalks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kh_Ibrar82?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kh_Ibrar82</a></p>
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Shame <a href="https://t.co/sbTkC3KyPP">https://t.co/sbTkC3KyPP</a></p>
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Global sportswear giant Puma has been accused of damaging the 17 century- architecture in Delhi's historic quarter as part of an advertisement to promote a new line of their shows.

Global sportswear giant Puma has been accused of damaging the 17 century- architecture in Delhi's historic quarter as part of an advertisement to promote a new line of their shows. The centuries-old building which was spray painted with graffiti is located at Shahjahanabad in old Delhi. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The video has been shot in Delhi, Mumbai, Madurai, and Shillong, and 7 street artists, 8 rappers, and 36 hip-hop dancers collaborated for the video. To watch the video: × "It's a heritage area. You can't just go and paint what you like," said Swapna Liddle from the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. Reported by AFP Liddle further expressed her anger in a Facebook post saying that "Permanent damage has been done to the carved sandstone, limestone plaster, and Lahori bricks. Those who made and approved this advertisement, those who stood by while this was done, are all responsible for this insensitive treatment." Other people were also seen lashing out at the Puma on social media. × If you can't do anything to preserve heritage sites then don't ruin them. #retweet @PUMA #shameonyouPUMA #suedegully #campaign #spoilingads @iamrana @htTweets @delhiiloveyou @theparvezsultan @abhinanditamath @intachwalks @UNESCO @incredibleindia pic.twitter.com/vNjjMjU5AV — Purani Dilli Waley (@PDWKB) November 13, 2017 × Here’s the culprit Who spoilt our heritage for 10 sec shot @PUMA @thisIsMukti #SUEDEGULLY https://t.co/ATIICStq6R @delhiiloveyou @DilliKiRanaiyan @intachwalks @htTweets @UNESCO @incredibleindia @PDWKB @iamrana @Andaz pic.twitter.com/CvjodQ5nQJ — Purani Dilli Waley (@PDWKB) November 10, 2017 × You've ruined our heritage building for your shittiest video. Not expected from you @puma. @iamrana @htTweets @intachwalks @kh_Ibrar82 — Purani Dilli Waley (@PDWKB) November 13, 2017 × Does @PUMA know that they vandalized heritage buildings I'm Churiwalan a 17 the c locality of ShahJahanabad? Shame https://t.co/sbTkC3KyPP — Rana Safvi ???? ???? (@iamrana) November 12, 2017 ×

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