List of days of the year

15 December - Nek Chand Saini

 


Nek Chand Saini (also known as Nek Chand) was an Indian artist and creator of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, a unique sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. He was born on 15 December 1924, in Berian Kalan, Shakargarh Tehsil, Gurdaspur District, Punjab, British India.

Nek Chand passed away on 12 June 2015, in Chandigarh, India. His creation, the Rock Garden, which he built secretly and gradually over several decades, is a stunning example of outsider art and has become a major tourist attraction. It features a large number of sculptures made from industrial and home waste, showcasing his creativity and dedication to transforming discarded materials into a magnificent work of art.

 

No comments:

Post a Comment