Latika Katt, one of India’s most celebrated sculptors, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for her larger-than-life sculptures and intricate busts, she worked across diverse mediums like bronze, stone, and terracotta.

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– Famous sculptor Latika Katt dies at 76.
– Known for public sculptures & expressive busts.
– Started sculpture journey at BHU, later studied at MSU & Slade School of Art, London.
– Created iconic 20-ft bronze Nehru statue at Jawahar Bhawan, Delhi.
– Won Beijing Art Biennale Award (2010) for ‘Makarsankranti Nahan at Dashaswamedh Ghat’.
– Inspired by nature; studied termites, tree barks, and organic forms.
– Experimented with materials like cow dung, papier-mâché, and tree trunks.
– Crafted portraits of Nehru, Gandhi, Ramkinkar Baij, Somnath Hore & Mulk Raj Anand.
– Husband & mentor Balbir Singh Katt influenced her artistic evolution.
– Remembered for blending nature and sculpture seamlessly.