Fielding Babb passes

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RENOWNED BARBADIAN artist Fielding Babb has died.

Babb, who came to prominence by bringing anything Barbadian to life on canvas, passed away earlier this evening at a neighbour’s house near his Montrose, Christ Church home.

He was an exponent of anything Barbadian, and his works prominently featured chattel houses and local landscapes in oils and acrylics.

Click here to read about some of the works in Fielding Babb’s Collection.

Babb had retired years ago, but remained active in the cultural fraternity, mentoring young artists. (BA)

 

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