International contemporary art platform1925–present
Krishen Khanna
Krishen Khanna (born 1925 in Faisalabad) is an Indian artist and draftsman known for his abstract figurative works depicting street scenes of India. A self-taught artist, his paintings reflect Indian idioms and human values.
Biography
Krishen Khanna, born July 5, 1925, in Faisalabad, is an Indian artist and draftsman. His creative legacy includes abstract figurative works that primarily portray street scenes of India, demonstrating Indian idioms and human values. Among Khanna's most notable series are "Tracuallahs" and "Bandwollahs," as well as works on Christian themes. Khanna is a self-taught and recognized artist whose canvases help reveal the richness of Indian culture and the social aspects of everyday life. Throughout his life and career, he has represented the cultural traditions of India, British India, and the Indian Union.
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