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...
Tyeb Mehta (1925-2009) was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art. He was born in 1925 in Kapadvanj, a town of Kheda district, Gujarat. During his early...
Maqbool Fida Husain (1915–2011) was one of India’s most celebrated and controversial modern artists, often referred to as the “Picasso of India.” A leading figure of the Progressive...
Syed Haider Raza (1922–2016) was one of India’s most eminent modernist painters and a founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG). His art, known for its vibrant...
