Bhupen Khakhar Tate Modern, London, UK 31 Apr 2016
Hathayyogi 1978 (l) and others - Bhupen Khakhar: You Can’t Please All at Tate Modern. It is the first international retrospective of the Indian artist since his death. He was known for his vibrant, bold works that examine class and sexuality. The Exhibition runs from 1 June – 6 November 2016.
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Khakhar was a key international figure in 20th century painting. He combined popular and painterly aesthetics absorbing influences from Indian miniatures and devotional iconography to 14th century Sienese painting and contemporary pop art. Highlights include: You Can’t Please All (1981) - the seminal title work of the exhibition considered to be Khakhar’s declaration of his sexuality Yagnya or Marriage (2000) a pair of canvases and a highlight of the exhibition typical of the artist’s large narrative works where the urban scene stages multiple stories and actions A wide range of colourful works including paintings luminous watercolours and experimental ceramics from across five decades of the artist’s career and from collections around the world.
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