Ebrahim Alkazi (1925–2020) was one of India’s most influential theatre directors, educators, and art connoisseurs. He is widely regarded as the architect of modern Indian theatre and played...
Satish Gujral (1925–2020) was a distinguished Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, architect, and writer, whose creative journey spanned over seven decades and multiple disciplines. Known for his versatility and...
Mukul Chandra Dey (1895–1989) was an eminent Indian painter, printmaker, and art educator, best known as one of the pioneers of etching and drypoint printing in India. A...
Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde (1924–2001) was one of India’s most celebrated modernist painters, renowned for his non-objective, abstract canvases that evoke silence, meditation, and transcendence. Often regarded as a...
Bhupen Khakhar (1934–2003) was one of India’s most original and internationally acclaimed modern artists, known for his bold narrative paintings, celebration of the everyday, and candid exploration of...
Ram Kumar (1924–2018) was one of the foremost modernist painters and writers of post-independence India. Renowned for his deeply introspective style, his art evolved from figurative expressionism to...
Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) was a distinguished Indian painter celebrated for his vibrant, lyrical canvases that combined elements of Indian mythology, Sufi mysticism, and everyday life. Known for his...
Krishnaji Howlaji Ara (1914–1985) was a pioneering figure in modern Indian art and one of the founding members of the Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG) of Bombay. Celebrated for...
Kalpathi Ganpathi Subramanyan (1924–2016) was one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art — a painter, sculptor, muralist, writer, and teacher whose creative vision and pedagogy...
Benode Behari Mukherjee (1904–1980) was one of the foremost pioneers of modern Indian art and a key figure in the Santiniketan school of painting. A painter, muralist, and...
The Birth Centenary Celebrations of Amrita Sher-Gil was launched in February 2013 at the National Gallery of Modern Art. To celebrate the life and works of Amrita Sher-Gil,...
Akbar Padamsee (1928–2020) was one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art, celebrated for his pioneering work in painting, sculpture, photography, and filmmaking. A member of...