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Mahatma Gandhi | Biography
Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader of India's non-violent struggle against British rule, advocating for civil rights and justice. His legacy continues to inspire movements for peace worldwide.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2, , in Porbandar, India, was a pivotal leader in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He became renowned for his philosophy of non-violent resistance, which he termed "Satyagraha," advocating for social justice and civil rights while promoting peace and harmony. Gandhi's early experiences in South Africa shaped his understanding of discrimination, leading him to confront color prejudice and fight for the rights of Indian immigrants. His commitment to civil disobedience and non-cooperation galvanized millions of Indians, making him a symbol of resistance and hope for oppressed peoples globally.
Throughout his life, Gandhi emphasized values such as simplicity, self-reliance, and communal harmony. He famously rejected British goods, encouraged the production of homespun cloth,
Cité Internationale des Arts Paris residency program
The Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris is a non-profit international art centre which provides studio accommodation for artists and scholars from around the world.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales offers a three-month tenancy in the Moya Dyring Studio or Dr Denise Hickey Memorial Studio to Australian visual artists and researchers in the visual arts.
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Emily Galicek is the recipient of the Eva Breuer Travelling Art Scholarship, which will take her to the Moya Dyring Studio in Paris for a three-month residency and provide $25, for living and travel expenses associated with the residency.
Artists Shivanjani Lal, Emma Sutherland and Kate Scardifield will also undertake studio residencies at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris in
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In , the Art Gallery is offering three-month studio residencies for the periods:
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Applicants may be eligible for the Eva Breuer Travelling Art Scholarship, Barbara Tribe Scholarship or the Dyason Bequest to support their travel in
Mahatma Gandhi: 12 Most Important Achievements
Mahatma Gandhi&#;s achievements
Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned Indian civil rights activist and undoubtedly India’s greatest leader of the 20th century. Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Gandhi was best known for his non-violent approach and civil disobedience tactics during his hay days of political activism. Starting his professional life as a civil rights lawyer in Apartheid South Africa, Gandhi would go on to fight very hard to win independence for India from Great Britain. This biography provides detailed information about the 12 most important accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi.
Quick Facts about Mahatma Gandhi
Birth Day and Place – October 2, at Porbandar, Porbandar State, British-controlled India
Death – January 30, at New Delhi, India
Born – Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Family – Gujarati Hindu Modh Baniya
Mother – Putlibai Gandhi
Father – Karamchand Gandhi ( – ) (chief minister of Porbandar state)
Siblings – 5 siblings, including 2 step sisters
Education –LL.B. from University College London
Spouse – Kasturba Gandhi (from to )
Children – Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, Devdas
Office held –Preside
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