National artist Chalood dies at 86
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Professor Chalood Nimsamuer, a national artist and a master who creates the artwork for five decades, died of lung infection at the Siriraj Hospital Thursday morning.
He was 86 years old. Chalood was a student of Silpa Bhirasri and he was regarded as an influential figure in Thailand’s contemporary art. Chalood was honoured as a “Distinguished Artist” (Painting) in 1959 and "National Artist" (Sculpture) in 1998. He liked to call himself a rural artist.
