Bhupen Khakhar was a largely self-taught painter associated with Baroda whose work combined everyday Indian life, popular imagery, devotional formats and autobiographical experience. From the 1980s he addressed his homosexuality directly, becoming one of the most important openly queer voices in modern Indian art.
Painting; watercolor; printmaking
Major Works
- 1981You Can’t Please All
- 1976Man with Bouquet of Plastic Flowers
- 1982Two Men in Benares
- 1987Yayati
- 1980Celebration of Guru Jayanti
- 1985Fishermen in Goa
- 1972De-Luxe Tailors
- 1972Janata Watch Repairing
- 1979Man in Pub
- 1984In a Boat
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo
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