Hanif Kureshi , the co-founder of the St+art India Foundation, and the man who revolutionised street art for Indians, unfortunately, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 41. The world got to know of Hanif’s sudden demise through a post shared on St+Art India Foundation’s Instagram page, which read, “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Hanif Kureshi, our beloved Co-Founder, Artistic Director and artist. We are gutted and at a loss of words.
Hanif was a gifted mentor, collaborator, friend, father and husband. His vision and charisma helped shape the landscape of public art in India with the countless projects he has contributed to. He was dedicated to nurturing a community of artists, designers and creatives who trusted him with loyal guidance.
He was a pioneering figure for graffiti and street art with his tags spread across cities he travelled to. It has been an honour for the St+Art, XXL and Guerrilla team to have known and worked with Hanif over the past 10 years. He lives on with the profound legacy he leaves behind.
It is a void that cannot be filled and we will miss him dearly. We mourn his passing and pray he rests in peace.” (Image: Hanif Kureshi/Instagram) Hanif Kureshi’s passing has sent shockwaves through the art community and people are coming forward to pay their respects and condolences to the legendary artist who achieved great feats at a young age.
People describe Kureshi not just as a co-founder of an art movement, but also as a pass.