Biography
Krishen Khanna, born on July 5, 1925, is a prominent Indian painter celebrated for his abstracted figurative works that vividly capture the street life of India. A self-taught artist, Khanna's paintings are renowned for their exploration of Indian idioms and human values, often featuring recurring themes such as the Truckwallahs and Bandwallahs series, as well as works inspired by Christian motifs. His unique style and thematic focus have made his work highly collectible and significant in the context of modern Indian art. Khanna's educational journey took him to the Imperial Service College in England and the Government College in Lahore. Initially, he worked at Grindlay's Bank in Mumbai, but his passion for art led him to join the Progressive Artists' Group, a collective that played a crucial role in shaping modern Indian art. In 1961, Khanna made the pivotal decision to leave his banking career to dedicate himself fully to painting. His contributions to art have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Rockefeller Fellowship in 1962, the Padma Shri in 1990, and the Padma Bhushan in 2011. Krishen Khanna continues to live and work in New Delhi, where he remains an influential figure in the art world.
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Biography
Krishen Khanna, born on July 5, 1925, is a prominent Indian painter celebrated for his abstracted figurative works that vividly capture the street life of India. A self-taught artist, Khanna's paintings are renowned for their exploration of Indian idioms and human values, often featuring recurring themes such as the Truckwallahs and Bandwallahs series, as well as works inspired by Christian motifs. His unique style and thematic focus have made his work highly collectible and significant in the context of modern Indian art. Khanna's educational journey took him to the Imperial Service College in England and the Government College in Lahore. Initially, he worked at Grindlay's Bank in Mumbai, but his passion for art led him to join the Progressive Artists' Group, a collective that played a crucial role in shaping modern Indian art. In 1961, Khanna made the pivotal decision to leave his banking career to dedicate himself fully to painting. His contributions to art have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Rockefeller Fellowship in 1962, the Padma Shri in 1990, and the Padma Bhushan in 2011. Krishen Khanna continues to live and work in New Delhi, where he remains an influential figure in the art world.
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