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Key updates:
Sept. 13, 2007:Dr. V.Balu dies in a road
accident in Bangalore,
India.
Tributes pour in commemorating his life and work.
Jan 2006: Bangalore University, one of India’s major centers of
learning, confers honorary doctorate on V.Balu
in recognition of his contributions to art.
Aug 2005: V.Balu addresses 2005 Solar
World Congress’ Spirit and Sustainability forum in Orlando, Florida.
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Who was Dr. V.Balu?
Dr. V.BALU (Venkatraman BALU) was a creative communicator based in Bangalore, India. As an artist, he started
off with cartoons and oil paintings. However, for over four decades, his
main medium has been paper collages. In addition, he was a writer who has
authored books and numerous articles.
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How
was he promoting Peace Through Art?
He had created several
collages on the theme of peace. He had also written eight books on peace.
Since 1982, he has been traveling the world trying to share his art and
thoughts on peace with individuals and groups.
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Why
should you care?
His artworks were created
as a result of his meditation. Onlookers have commented that his
compositions and colors evoke peaceful vibrations. His interactive
presentations promoted the knowledge of inner peace and stressed the role
of individuals in planetary peace.
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