Draft:Prakash Lakshmanrao Rane
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Prakash Lakshmanrao Rane (1938–2016) was an Indian modernist painter known for his public exhibitions and experimentation with abstraction and form. A graduate of Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, Rane broke conventional gallery spaces by bringing large-scale artworks to public areas such as the Gateway of India.
Early Life and Education
[edit][edit] Rane was born in 1938 in Bombay (Mumbai), India. He completed his schooling at Ram Mohan English School.[1]
He earned the following certifications:
- Diploma in Drawing and Painting (1961)[2]
- Drawing Teacher Certificate (1962)[3]
- Art Master's Certificate (1964)[4]
Career
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Rane explored various artistic styles including lithography, monochrome, and abstract art. He was recognized for his bold public art exhibition using telephone cable reels as canvases at the Gateway of India in 1973.[5]
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PL Rane at Telephone Cable Reel Exhibition -
Close-up of cable reels with Rane -
PL Rane poses with his Telephone Cable Reel Art
References
[edit]- ^ Rangkunchala Art (2025-05-10), English: School Leaving Certificate, retrieved 2025-05-10
- ^ Rangkunchala Art (2025-05-10), English: Diploma Certificate 1961, retrieved 2025-05-10
- ^ Rangkunchala Art (2025-05-10), English: Drawing Teacher's Certificate,1962, retrieved 2025-05-10
- ^ RangKunchalaArt (2025-05-10), English: Art Master's Certificate 1964, retrieved 2025-05-10
- ^ RangKunchalaArt (2025-05-10), English: Close-up of cable reels with Rane, retrieved 2025-05-10
