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Arpita Singh, modernist who explored women's lives and social turmoil, dies at 89

Original report: 9 November 2026

Indian modernist Arpita Singh died in New Delhi on November 9, 2026, aged 89, according to The Hindu. Known for figurative paintings often centred on women, the Padma Bhushan recipient drew tributes for work that confronted violence while celebrating life.