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The creative odyssey of Simon Rasquinha
In Mangaluru’s cultural and fine arts circle, Simon Rasquinha (1910–1987) evokes respect and admiration. As a theatre artiste, stage designer, playwright, sculptor and poet, his legacy is lasting.
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Meet the Mangaluru family creating statuary for churches across India
“Whether you see it from a distance of 1 ft or 100…”
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Mangaluru’s Art Pioneer Captures Hearts
Meet the mentors of ‘Simon Arts’, founded by the legendary Simon Sylvester Rasquinha.
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9-foot statue of Our Lady of Consolata installed in Nairobi
Made in Mangalore from a photograph sent by email, and installed at a grotto in Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Mylapore Times · September 2019JottingsRead →
- Bellevision · 26 February 2016St Francis Xavier’s Church, Udyavar, set for consecrationRead →
- Daijiworld · 26 February 2016St Francis Xavier church gears up for inauguration in record timeRead →
- Deccan Herald · 26 May 2015Statue wonders from the coastal city of MangaloreRead →
- The Hindu · 16 March 2014Bringing church art to lifeRead →
- Daijiworld · 8 May 2007Platinum Jubilee of Simon Art Co. celebrated at Angelore
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