{
  "id": 13023132,
  "title": "Rs 1,500 to Rs 18 crore: The rise of Gond artist Jangarh Singh Shyam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/rs-1-500-to-rs-18-crore-the-rise-of-gond-artist-jangarh-singh-shyam",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:38:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/the-arts/in-1985-this-gond-artists-painting-sold-for-1500-over-four-decades-later-one-of-his-works-fetched-18-crore-at-auction-the-story-of-jangarh-singh-shyam/articleshow/134804496.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In September 2026, a remarkable auction saw Jangarh Singh Shyam's art reach the astonishing price of ₹18 crore, reigniting public fascination with his work. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Shyam pioneered a unique art form known as Jangarh Kalam, celebrating Gond cultural traditions. Despite experiencing struggles as an indigenous artist, he achieved global recognition before his tragic death by…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}