Turning 100 this July, Krishen Khanna remains one of Indian art’s most quietly revolutionary voices. We celebrate a visionary who chose the canvas over the ledger, leaving behind a secure banking job to paint full time. With a practice that spans sculpture, painting, and political commentary, Khanna’s contribution to Indian art has been immense, earning him the Padma Bhushan in 1999 and a place in the pantheon of modern masters.
Here are some remarkable photographs of the painter over the years. These give a quiet glimpse into his public and artistic life.
- Portrait of a young artist
2. Progressive artists group photo. Khanna can be seen third from the left in the standing position. Other people include Mulk Raj Anand, Siloo Bharucha, Renu Khanna, K.H. Ara, M.F. Husain and more.
3. Progressive artists and their spouses. Krishen Khanna is seen sitting in the middle. Other artists include Akbar Padamsree, Tyeb Mehta and more
4. A Rarely seen photograph of Krishen Khanna in his middle age.
5. The artist in thought.
6. Artist in the Studio
7. Krishen Khanna in Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, 1983
8. A Close up.
9. Artists in Gallery. In photo: Bal Chhabda, Tyeb Mehta, Krishen Khanna, SH Raza, MF Hussain
Image Courtesy of Sakina Mehta
10. Krishen Khanna in his studio, painting.
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