Krishen Khanna, born in 1925 in pre-partitioned Lahore, is one of India’s most celebrated artists and painters. His most notable works include the Bandwallas and the Truckwallas. Leaving behind his life as a banker, Krishen decided to pick up the paintbrush and pursue art full-time. Not only has he inspired a new generation of artists with his work, but Khanna has also been honored with the Rockefeller Fellowship, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan.
In honour of Krishen Khanna’s upcoming 100th Birthday on the 5th of July. Here are 5 art galleries that have his work on display.
1.) Grosvenor Gallery
Grosvenor Gallery was first established by the American sociologist and writer Eric Estorick after the Second World War in England. It is known for its focus on Indian and Pakistani modern and contemporary art. The gallery represents the estate of F.N. Souza and has exhibited works by other prominent Indian artists like M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, and Syed Sadequain.
Oil on canvas
30.5 x 22.9 cm
12 x 9 in
Signed lower right
35.6 x 25.4 cm | 4 x 10 in
signed lower left
2.) NGMA
The National Gallery of Modern Art is India’s premier art institution for modern and contemporary Indian art. The museum was established in 1954 with the singular aim of promoting and preserving modern Indian art. Its vast collection chronicles the trajectory of art in India from mid-18th century to the present.NGMA is spread over eight acres of prime space in the heart of New Delhi at the prestigious India Gate Hexagon.
3.) Tao Art Gallery
Established in the year 2000, Tao has developed into a well-recognized brand in the Mumbai art space. Guided by connoisseur and self-taught artist, Kalpana Shah, it has seen the art market in all its highs and lows. From the days when the gallery’s walls were resplendent with the works of Indian Masters like Hussain, Raza, and Tyeb Mehta in the early 2000s, to recovery after the financial crisis with a new younger crop of artists, Tao has experienced many waves of change. In its 25-year history, Tao has curated uniquely conceptualized shows highlighting diverse art forms like painting, photography, sculpture, video, performance as well as installation arts in its two exhibition galleries.
4.) Vadehra Art Gallery
Founded in 1987, Vadehra Art Gallery is a pioneer of South Asian art, representing artists across four generations from the Indian Subcontinent and its diaspora, helping to shape it as a celebration of culture, identity and intellect. As a confidante to art history and a champion of contemporary creativity, the gallery nurtures a dynamic and flourishing ecosystem where the artist and their work take centre stage, promoting a legacy of artistic expression that resonates with global audiences.
Bronze sculpture | 21.5” x10”15”
5.) Tulika Arts Gallery
Tulika Arts, a space for Indian Art and an Online Art Gallery presenting the most enchanting Indian Art Paintings and Sculptures in Mumbai. The Online Art Gallery collection includes creations by some of the best emerging and renowned artists of India. Tulika Arts was set up as a platform for young and established artists to showcase there artwork on global stage. Online Art Gallery and a Physical Space dealing in Indian Art and Indian Artist. Tulika Arts online art gallery in Mumbai currently boasts one of the widest collections of artwork including contemporary paintings, drawings, pichwais, folk art, sculptures, limited edition prints, serigraphs, photographs and so much more.
Size: 30 × 32 inches
Medium: Conte on Paper
Style: Figurative
Size: 12 × 9 inches
Medium: Pencil on Paper
Style: Figurative
Pari tiwari is a third year english literature student at Delhi University. She is interested in art, Feminism, politics of representation, literature, philosophy, film, and photography.
