Take a peek at contemporary art at Serendipity fest in Goa

BHUPEN IN GOA

The exhibition, ‘Bhupen in Goa’, currently on show at the Directorate of Accounts building, Panjim, showcases 150 works of acclaimed artist, Bhupen Khakhar (1934–2003).

BEHIND THE SCENES

Curated by Gulam Mohammed Sheikh, the exhibition features works from Sunil Kant Munjal’s private collection and the Swaraj Art Archive.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

This exhibition offers a rare opportunity for Goans to view and appreciate the works of Khakhar, which includes paintings, drawings, ceramic plates and sculptures.

ART & STYLE

Khakhar, a self-taught artist, centered his work on the lives of the urban middle class, creating an intimate realism that became his signature style.

MAKING OF AN ARTIST

Khakhar believed that an artist must be vulnerable and his paintings must reflect all his weak points.

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM

His work has been widely exhibited in India and internationally, including at the prestigious Tate Modern in London in 2016.

WHEN TO GO

‘Bhupen in Goa’ is part of the Serendipity Arts Festival, and will be on display until December 22, 2024, from 11 am to 10 pm at the Directorate of Accounts building in Panjim.

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