Which art does Nek Chand represent and how? How has he been honoured?

Nek Chand, through his creation, the Rock Garden at Chandigarh, represents what is called outside art or outsider art’. This art is described as art of those who have ‘no right’ to be artists. This is because they have received no formal training, yet they show talent and artistic insight. It is similar to the concept of’art brut’ or raw art’ originated by the French painter Jean Dubaffe in the 1940s. It is of those works that are in their raw state as regards cultural and artistic influences.

Nek Chand has been honoured by the UK-based magazine titled ‘Raw Vision.’ This magazine is pioneer in ‘Outsider Art’ publications. It has featured Nek Chand and his Rock Garden sculpture, ‘Women by the Waterfall’ on its anniversary issue’s cover. It is its 50th issue (Spring 2005).

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