The Man and His Legacy
Born in Bengal, Bose moved to Scotland to master his craft, becoming the first Asian Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1925. He was the first Indian artist to be recognised by a British institution. His bronze works are celebrated for their anatomical precision and emotional depth and were admired by Auguste Rodin. Sadly, he died at the young age of 38. We believe that a man who spent his life carving beauty out of stone deserves a monument of his own to mark his place in history.
The Vision for the Memorial
We are commissioning a bespoke memorial designed by eminent Scottish sculptor Kenny Munro, a dedicated champion of Bose’s work. At Liberton Cemetery, a headstone crafted from black granite sourced from Bose’s native India and red granite from his adopted Scotland will create a lasting memorial and a site of pilgrimage for artists, students, and the British-Indian community.
How the Funds Will Be Used
We have set a goal of £20,000 to cover professional stonemasonry, local council permits and a public dedication ceremony to celebrate Bose’s life.
