Which country is home to both S. G. Vasudev and the largest artists' commune?
S. G. Vasudev S. G. Vasudev (born in Mysuru, during 1941, to S.K. Gopal and Rathnamma) is an alumnus of Madras Arts College and one of the longtime artists associated with Cholamandal Artists' Village. He was married to the late Arnavaz there and currently stays in Bangalore. He is one of the most prominent painters in Karnataka and has held art shows in many parts of the world and his works are in collections at various galleries. He has won many awards in India and abroad.
V. Balan V. Balan (17 October 1942 - 22 January 2002), popularly known as Artist V. Balan, was a sculptor and painter from India. He was born the son of Chellamma and Venketachelam Pillai in the small temple town of Perumbavoor, Kerala. In 1962 he earned a Diploma from the Cochin School of Art. Immediately after his studies, he started teaching at the same school. In 1970 he moved to Chennai as a freelance artist.