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"Untitled" - AKBAR PADAMSEE (1928–2020), Oil on Canvas.
A vivid and layered oil on canvas by Akbar Padamsee, showcasing his mastery of color and form through abstract expression. Broad, organic shapes in earthy browns, blues, greens, and saffron tones interact with one another across the canvas.
Akbar Padamsee (1928–2020) was a pioneering figure in modern Indian art, celebrated for his intellectual rigor, experimental spirit, and profound contributions to contemporary visual language. A founding member of the influential Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group, Padamsee’s career spanned over six decades and encompassed a wide range of media including painting, photography, sculpture, film, and digital art. He is particularly renowned for his luminous metascapes, abstract works, and monochromatic heads, which reflect his philosophical engagement with space, form, and color. Padamsee represented India at several prestigious international platforms, including the Venice Biennale (1953, 1955), São Paulo Biennale (1959), and the Tokyo Biennale (1959). He was the recipient of numerous accolades, such as the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship and the Padma Bhushan in 2010. His work continues to be held in major private and institutional collections worldwide, underscoring his lasting impact on the trajectory of Indian modernism.
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.
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