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Introduction

Date of Birth
11 Jun 1937
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Date of Death
12 Mar 2013
Age
75
Place of Birth
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Spouse(s)
Children
Son indranil
State Country of Birth
West Bengal, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1957

    1. Centenary First Struggle for Freedom in India, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
  2. 1961

    1. Birth Centenary of Rabindranath Tagore, Kolkata, India
  3. 1968

    1. World Youth Festival, Prague, Czeckoslovakia
    2. 1st Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  4. 1969

    1. Paris Biennale, Paris, France
    2. Indian Painters 69, Max Muller Bhavan, Kolkata, India
  5. 1970

    1. Contemporary Indian Paintings, Festival of India in Germany
    2. Exhibition in aid of Menuhin School of Music, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
    3. Presented by Society of Contemporary Artists, at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India

      12 Oct 1970 to 19 Oct 1970

    4. Paris Biennale, Paris, France
  6. 1971

    1. 2nd Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  7. 1972

    1. 25 Years of Indian Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  8. 1973

    1. Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Sixth Anniversary, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      06 Feb 1973 to 18 Feb 1973

  9. 1974

    1. A Handbook of Painting and Graphics, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
  10. 1975

    1. International Festival of Paintings, France
    2. 3rd Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    3. Contemporary Indian Paintings, Germany
  11. 1977

    1. Exhibition of Contemporary Art 1977, Tenth Anniversary, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 1977 to 30 Jan 1977

    2. Pictorial Space: A Point of View on Contemporary Indian Art, Curated by Geeta Kapur, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      14 Dec 1977 to 03 Jan 1978

  12. 1978

    1. Modern Asian Art, Glenbarra Art Museum, Japan
  13. 1980

    1. Exhibition of Contemporary Art 1980, Thirteenth Anniversary, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 1980 to 27 Jan 1980

    2. Indian Painting Today, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    3. Contemporary Art of India, Japan
    4. Modern Asian Art, Glenbarra Art Museum, Japan
  14. 1982

    1. Modern Indian Paintings, Organised by National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), at The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C., USA
    2. Contemporary Indian Art, Festival of India, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
    3. Indische Kunst Heute, Darmstadt, Germany
  15. 1986

    1. Visions, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India
    2. Indische Kunst Heute, Darmstadt, Germany
  16. 1987

    1. Exhibition of Illustrations for book on Wajid Ali Shah, Galerie 88, Kolkata, India
  17. 1988

    1. Galerie 88, Kolkata, India
  18. 1989

    1. Self Portraits, The Village Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Annual Exhibition 1989, Twenty Second Anniversary, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 1989 to 29 Jan 1989

    3. Timeless Art, The Times of India Sesquicentennial, Mumbai, India
  19. 1990

    1. 24 Aug 1990 to 02 Nov 1990

    2. Annual Exhibition 1989, Twenty Third Anniversary, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 1990 to 28 Jan 1990

    3. Calcutta 300: Calcutta through the Eyes of Painters, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      07 Aug 1990 to 26 Aug 1990

  20. 1991

    1. Jottings, The Village Gallery, New Delhi, India
  21. 1992

    1. Jottings, The Gallery, Kochi, India
    2. 21 Sep 1992 to 30 Sep 1992

    3. Golden Tribute to the Artists of Eastern India on Our Silver Jubilee, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 1992 to 31 Jan 1992

    4. India 1992: A Selection from the Work of Indian Painters, Presented by Galerie 88, Kolkata, India

      11 Jan 1992 to 12 Jan 1992

  22. 1993

    1. 20 Dec 1993 to 20 Feb 1994

    2. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    3. Wounds, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      28 Feb 1993 to 07 Mar 1993

    4. Trends and Images, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      20 Nov 1993 to 12 Dec 1993

    5. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    6. Reflections and Images, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
  23. 1994

    1. Sketches, The Village Gallery, New Delhi, India
  24. 1995

    1. The Tree in my Life, The Village Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India
    3. Fantasy, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      25 Feb 1995 to 12 Mar 1995

    4. AIFACS Regional Centre Inaugural Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society Regional Centre, Panchkula, Haryana, India

      25 Nov 1995 to 17 Dec 1995

  25. 1996

    1. 15 Sep 1996 to 26 Oct 1996

    2. Modern Indian Paintings, one Hundred Years - Part I , Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India

      14 Oct 1996 to 07 Nov 1996

    3. 29 Oct 1996 to 15 Nov 1996

  26. 1997

    1. Retrospective of Works, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    2. Tryst with Destiny: Art from Modern India, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), at Singapore
    3. Image Beyond Image, Contemporary Indian Painting from the collection of the Glenbarra Art Museum, Japan
    4. Exhibited at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    5. Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India
    6. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru, India
    7. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, India
    8. Intuitive Logic: A Festival of Indian Contemporary Painting, Presented by The Tuli Foundation for Holistic Education & Art (HEART), at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, India

      01 Mar 1997 to 19 Apr 1997

    9. Colours of Independence, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India

      06 Sep 1997 to 28 Sep 1997

    10. Major Trends in Indian Art, Curated by Rm. Palaniappan, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      25 Sep 1997 to 12 Oct 1997

  27. 1998

    1. Ganesh Pyne: A Retrospective 1952-1998, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    2. 01 Oct 1998 to 27 Oct 1998

    3. Group Exhibition of Paintings by Eminent Artists, Presented by Art Indus, at Sangeet Shymala Cultural Centre, New Delhi, India

      17 Mar 1998 to 28 Mar 1998

    4. Multimedia: Art of the 90's, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      20 Nov 1998 to 20 Dec 1998

  28. 1999

    1. 10th Anniversary, Gallerie Ganesha, at Exhibition Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      22 Oct 1999 to 29 Oct 1999

  29. 2000

    1. 01 Jun 2000

    2. Exhibition of Drawings, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    3. Shatabadi, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      05 Jan 2000 to 23 Jan 2000

    4. Distillation, Presented by Birla Academy of Art and Culture, at Birla Century Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      17 Oct 2000 to 04 Nov 2000

  30. 2001

    1. 19 Jan 2001 to 15 Feb 2001

    2. Modern Indian Art, from the collection of Sara Abraham, Presented by Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Manaviyam Cultural Mission, Govt. of Kerala
    3. Works on Paper, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    4. Art of Bengal: Past and Present, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, India

      09 Jan 2001 to 25 Jan 2001

    5. Changing Images: An Exhibition of 20th Century Indian Art, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      07 Aug 2001 to 14 Aug 2001

    6. 12th Anniversary Group Show, Gallerie Ganesha, at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      16 Nov 2001 to 22 Nov 2001

  31. 2002

    1. Brahma to Bapu, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    2. Contemporary Art from Northeastern Private Collection. New Jersey
    3. Harvest 2002: An Exhibition of Indian Contemporary Art, Presented by Arushi Arts, at The Sidewalk, Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, India

      12 Sep 2002 to 15 Sep 2002

  32. 2003

    1. Master Strokes, Presented by Art Musings, New Delhi, India
    2. Portraits of Decade, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    3. Annual Exhibition 2003, Presented by Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, India

      09 Jan 2003 to 29 Jan 2003

    4. Art of Bengal: A Vision Defined, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India

      21 Jan 2003 to 05 Feb 2003

    5. Harvest 2003: An Exhibition of Indian Contemporary Art, Presented by Arushi Arts, at Academy of Fine Arts and Literature, New Delhi, India

      19 Sep 2003 to 25 Sep 2003

  33. 2004

    1. Face-to-Face: 19th Century to Contemporary Portraiture, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    2. Ruminations..., Presented by Apparao Galleries, Chennai, India
    3. Journey: A Charity Show for Passages, Presented by Art & Soul, at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, India
    4. Portraits of Decade, 10th Anniversary Show, Organised by Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      20 Apr 2004 to 27 Apr 2004

    5. Jiva Life: Contemporary Indian Painting, Presented by Bodhi Arts, Singapore

      16 Aug 2004 to 11 Sep 2004

    6. Harvest 2004:Art & Poetry: An Exhbition of Indian Contemporary Art, Presented by Arushi Arts, at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      28 Aug 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

    7. Shadanga: Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures, Presented by Gallerie Ganesha, at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      15 Dec 2004 to 22 Dec 2004

    8. Experience Chivas Art Alive, Presented by Chivas Regal, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India

      17 Dec 2004

  34. 2005

    1. 18 Apr 2005 to 24 Apr 2005

    2. Special Works, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    3. Roots in Hue: An Exhibition of Fine Art by Contemporary Artists, Gallery Sanskriti, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    4. Drishti, Bodhi Art, Singapore
    5. Harvest 2005: An Exhibition of Indian Contemporary Art, Presented by Arushi Arts, at Rampart Row, Mumbai, India

      25 Feb 2005 to 26 Feb 2005

    6. Manifestations III: 100 Artists, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, at Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India

      06 Apr 2005 to 12 Apr 2005

    7. Embrace: The Inclusive Art Event, Presented by Chawla Art Gallery, at Hotel Intercontinental Eros, New Delhi, India

      22 Apr 2005

    8. Small Format Show, Presented by Gallery Threshold, New Delhi, India

      06 Jun 2005 to 30 Jun 2005

    9. 06 Aug 2005 to 11 Aug 2005

    10. Revisualising India, From The Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Curated by Neville Tuli, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      16 Aug 2005 to 02 Sep 2005

    11. Bengal and Beyond: The Evolution of Bengal Art, Presented by Art & Soul, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      01 Oct 2005 to 07 Oct 2005

    12. 100 Contemporary Indian Artists, Presented by Associated Capsules, Joss, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, India

      03 Oct 2005 to 04 Oct 2005

    13. Joie de Vivre, Presented by Art Konsult, at Rabindra Bhawan Galleries 1-4, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India

      06 Dec 2005 to 12 Dec 2005

  35. 2006

    1. 06 Jan 2006 to 04 Feb 2006

    2. Inventing / Inverting Traditions, Grosvenor Vadehra, London, UK
    3. Synchrome 3, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      16 Oct 2006 to 28 Oct 2006

  36. 2007

    1. Tales, Reflection & Constructs, Organised by Galerie 88 at ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, India
    2. Art Nationale 2007, Presented by Gallery 5, New Delhi, India
    3. Journey 2: A Charity Show for Passages, Presented by Art & Soul, at The Leela Kempinski, Mumbai, India

      04 Feb 2007

    4. Indigenous Modernity Various Trends, An Exhibition of Paintings by Senior Artists of West Bengal, Dedicated to the Memory of Bikash Bhattacharya at Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata, India

      18 Feb 2007 to 28 Feb 2007

    5. Shiksha 2007: A Group Exhibition of Paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Presented by Delhi Friends Round Table 146, New Delhi, India

      16 Mar 2007

    6. Celebration, Presented by Galerie 88, Kolkata, India

      04 Apr 2007 to 20 Apr 2007

    7. Summer Blues: Pre Modern & Modern Masters, Presented by Gallery Sliver Scapes, New Delhi, India

      20 Apr 2007 to 15 May 2007

    8. Harvest 2007: An Exhibition of Indian Contemporary Art, Presented by Arushi Arts, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, India

      11 Aug 2007

    9. An Historical Epic: India in the Making: Part III, From The Osian's Archive Collection, Curated by Neville Tuli, Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      13 Aug 2007 to 25 Aug 2007

    10. Indian Surrealism, Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata, India

      20 Dec 2007 to 05 Jan 2008

  37. 2008

    1. Freedom 2008: Sixty Years After Indian Independence, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    2. Tales, Reflection and Constructs, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, India
    3. Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    4. Annual Group Show, Presented by Chawla Art Gallery, at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      19 Apr 2008 to 20 Apr 2008

  38. 2009

    1. Progressive to Altermodern: 62 Years of Indian Modern Art, Grosvenor Vadehra, London, UK
    2. The Root of Everything, Gallery Mementos, Bengaluru, India
    3. Bharat Ratna! Jewels of Modern Indian Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA
    4. Masterclass, The Arts Trust, Mumbai, India
    5. Modern Continuous, Galerie 88, Kolkata, India
    6. Jashn Osianama: 500 Years of Violence Non-Violence, From The Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Curated by Neville Tuli, Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

      04 Jul 2009 to 21 Jul 2009

  39. 2010

    1. His Mahabharata, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India

      03 Dec 2010 to 08 Jan 2011

    2. Symbols and Metaphors, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    3. Paper Trails, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    4. Yeh Image Mahan: India meets Bharat, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    5. Image and Symbol: Painters Perception, Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
    6. 07 Apr 2010 to 10 Apr 2010

  40. 2011

    1. Ethos V: Indian Art Through the Lens of History (1900 to 1980), Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
    2. Time Unfolded, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi, India
    3. Roots in the Air, Branches Below: Modern & Contemporary Art from India, San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, USA
    4. Adbhutam: Rasa in Indian Art, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    5. Manifestations - V: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      18 Apr 2011 to 18 Jun 2011

    6. Anectodes, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India

      04 Jul 2011 to 29 Jul 2011

  41. 2012

    1. Extending the Line, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Crossings: Time Unfolded, Part 2, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi, India
    3. 25 Jan 2012 to 17 Mar 2012

    4. Diva, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India

      30 Nov 2012 to 14 Jan 2013

    5. Manifestations VIII: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      22 Nov 2012 to 29 Dec 2012

  42. 2013

    1. A Tribute to Ganesh Pyne, Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      13 Mar 2013 to 30 Mar 2013

    2. Transition, 20th Anniversary Show, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
    3. Ideas of the Sublime, Presented by Vadehra Art Gallery at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      05 Apr 2013 to 10 Apr 2013

    4. Manifestations IX: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      30 Mar 2013 to 11 Aug 2013

    5. The Drawing Wall, Lalit Kala Academi, New Delhi, India

      05 Apr 2013 to 10 Apr 2013

    6. Manifestations X: 75 artists, 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery,  New Delhi, India

      30 Dec 2013 to 08 Mar 2014

  43. 2014

    1. Ganesh Pyne, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      28 Aug 2014 to 06 Oct 2014

    2. Germinal, Presented by Sanchit Art at India Art Fair, New Delhi, India
    3. An Unfinished Portrait, Vignettes from the KNMA collection, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Noida, India

      23 Jan 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

    4. Indian Divine Gods & Goddesses In 19th And 20th Century Modern Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      18 Mar 2014 to 15 Jul 2014

    5. Indian Divine Gods & Goddesses In 19th And 20th Century Modern Art,Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), Mumbai, India

      11 Oct 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

    6. Manifestations XI: 75 Artists, 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      15 Oct 2014 to 15 Nov 2014

    7. Art of Bengal, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      09 Oct 2014 to 08 Nov 2014

    8. Manifestations XI: 75 Artists, 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) at JW Marriott, Mumbai, India

      23 Aug 2014 to 30 Sep 2014

    9. Indian Divine: Gods & Goddesses in 19th & 20th Century, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      18 Mar 2014 to 31 May 2014

  44. 2015

    1. The Ecstasy of Art (Part 1 ) - 15th Anniversary Show, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      04 Feb 2015 to 28 Feb 2015

    2. Indian Modern, Narratives from 20th Century Indian Art, DAG, New York, USA

      18 Mar 2015 to 06 Jun 2015

    3. 8 Bengal Masters - Miracles of Existence by Akar Prakar at Musee des Arts, Asiantiques de Nice, Nice, France

      02 May 2015 to 15 Jul 2015

    4. Indian Modern, Narratives from 20th Century Indian Art, DAG, New Delhi, India

      13 Jul 2015 to 12 Sep 2015

    5. Indian Modern, Narratives from 20th Century Indian Art, DAG, Mumbai, India

      25 Sep 2015 to 05 Dec 2015

  45. 2016

    1. Art of Bengal, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, New York, USA

      10 Dec 2016 to 10 Mar 2017

  46. 2017

    1. Ganesh Pyne: Mandar Studio Cornwallis Street, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      23 Jan 2017 to 04 Mar 2017

    2. Sakshi Salon, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India

      06 Apr 2017 to 30 Apr 2017

    3. Synchrome - Masters: A show of drawings, paintings and sculptures by Indian master artists, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      19 Jul 2017 to 05 Aug 2017

    4. Divine Intervention, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India

      08 Sep 2017 to 28 Oct 2017

  47. 2018

    1. India Art Fair 2018; Akar Prakar, New Delhi, India

      09 Feb 2018 to 12 Feb 2018

    2. The Summer Show, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      01 Apr 2018

    3. Retelling Stories, AIFACS, New Delhi, India
    4. Retelling Stories, Art Pilgrim, AIFACS, New Delhi, India
  48. 2019

    1. South Asian Modern Art, Grosvenor Gallery, London, UK

      05 Jun 2019 to 05 Jul 2019

    2. Over the edge, crossing the line five artists from Bengal, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), Saket, New Delhi, India

      13 Aug 2019 to 30 Nov 2019

  49. 2020

    1. Memorialising Ganesh Pyne, Photographs & Photo Collages by Veena Bhargava, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      19 Jan 2020 to 31 Mar 2020

    2. Ghare Baire, The World, The Home and Beyond: 18th-20th Century Art in Bengal, Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and curated and organised by DAG, in collaboration with NGMA at at the Old Currency Building, Kolkata, India

      12 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2022

    3. The Fifties Show,Works of Indian Modernism, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      01 Feb 2020 to 31 Oct 2020

  50. 2021

    1. Ways of Seeing, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

      12 Feb 2021 to 10 Apr 2021

    2. Home is a Place, Interiority in Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      12 Apr 2021 to 04 Aug 2021

    3. South Asian Modern Art 2021, Grosvenor Gallery, London, UK

      04 Jun 2021 to 26 Jun 2021

    4. The Centum Series Edition 2, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      11 Jun 2021 to 17 Jun 2021

  51. 2022

    1. From the Shadows, Ganesh Pyne, Akar Prakar, Delhi, India

      27 Apr 2022 to 04 Jun 2022

    2. Bringing Spaces to Life, Art Pilgrim, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    3. Follow Unfollow, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India

      26 Aug 2022 to 17 Sep 2022

    4. Kolkata: Run In The Alley, Marres, House for Contemporary Culture, Maastricht, Netherlands

      11 Sep 2022 to 13 Nov 2022

  52. 2023

    1. Ganesh Pyne: Twilight World, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India

      10 Jan 2023 to 15 Jan 2023

    2. Very Small Feelings, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi, India

      04 Jul 2023 to 03 Oct 2023

  53. 2024

    1. 88 Years - 88 Masterpieces, Rabindra Bhavan, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India

      25 Jan 2024 to 02 Feb 2024

    2. Fantastic Realities And Beyond: 30th Anniversary Show, India Habitat Centre, Visual Arts Gallery, New Delhi, India

      28 Feb 2024 to 11 Mar 2024

    3. Past in Perspective Printmaking Practices in India, Akar Prakar, Kolkata, India

      23 Aug 2024 to 28 Sep 2024

Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Jottings (Preliminary Drawings for Paintings) by Ganesh Pyne, 1990 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882574
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Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Jottings (Preliminary Drawings for Paintings) by Ganesh Pyne, 1990 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882574

Chronicled Highlights

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Ganesh Pyne
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Ganesh Pyne
Ganesh Pyne was born in 1937 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Baul. Gouache, 1959 | Painting | FineArts | 00376621
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Baul. Gouache, 1959 | Painting | FineArts | 00376621
Pyne continued with the Abanindranathesque watercolours, around 1956, but his palette was becoming complex. Apart from Rembrandt, he was also influenced by Gaganendranath Tagore. A painting called ‘Descent’, of a woman coming down the stairs, points to a geometric division of space in the manner of Gaganendranath. It also shows the first signs of Pyne’s preoccupation with dark areas in painting.There were several significant works done in 1957. The first inklings of reconciling western and the Bengal School values of painting can be noticed in these. Pyne uses the delicate, naturalistic figuration of Abanindranath. He also introduces a narrative element from historical or mythological sources. But in the subtleties of colouring, introduction of dark areas, textural effects, he was appropriating the language of western masters.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Night Watch. Tempera on canvas pasted on board, 1962 | Painting | FineArts | 00336079
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Night Watch. Tempera on canvas pasted on board, 1962 | Painting | FineArts | 00336079
A glimpse of the notebooks reveals a stream-of-consciousness process. As the image takes concrete shape, he continues to develop it. Pyne is seen at his purest in the notebooks. The lines are precise, controlled, the drawing strong and potent. The images are enigmatic, lyrical, melancholy and haunted. One can see in these sketches, stripped off the seductions of colour, the architectonic quality that he wants to convey in the structuring of his images. And then[with] the crosshatchings he creates shadowy, mysterious, even terrifying dimensions.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Mixed media on paper, 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00599257
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Mixed media on paper, 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00599257
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1965), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹24,09,000 ($51,997). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00371717
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00371717
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1969), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust by Sotheby's, which concluded on 12 June 1995 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹6,50,084 ($20,700). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Bloom. Tempera on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00372753
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Bloom. Tempera on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00372753
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Bloom (1969), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 21 September 2001 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹18,30,381.25 ($38,125). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Swim. Tempera on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00599258
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Swim. Tempera on canvas, 1969 | Painting | FineArts | 00599258
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Swim (1969), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹75,98,800 ($164,015). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled (Laxmi Emerging from the Ocean). Tempera on canvas, late 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00642977
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled (Laxmi Emerging from the Ocean). Tempera on canvas, late 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00642977
In 2016, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Laxmi Emerging from the Ocean) (1969), offered in the The India Sale: South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 18 December 2016 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,37,25,000 ($350,307.56). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Under The Red Cloud (Or The Amphibian). Pen and ink and watercolour on paper, 1970 | Painting  | 00877059
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Under The Red Cloud (Or The Amphibian). Pen and ink and watercolour on paper, 1970 | Painting | 00877059
In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Under The Red Cloud (Or The Amphibian) (1970), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Bonhams, which concluded on 16 June 1999 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹12,64,779 ($29,285). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1970 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00869636
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1970 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00869636
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1970), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 17 March 2025 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹6,83,40,020.8 ($787,400). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Slumberland. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00416577
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Slumberland. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00416577
In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Slumberland (1971), offered in the Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 21 March 2022 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹4,02,90,483.24 ($529,200). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Winter Morning. Tempera on canvas laid on board, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00355190
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Winter Morning. Tempera on canvas laid on board, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00355190
In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Winter Morning (1971), offered in the Modern Treasures by Asta Guru, which concluded on 02 September 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹5,95,38,462 ($720,239.59). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Animal. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1972 | Painting  | 00867586
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Animal. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1972 | Painting | 00867586
In 2020, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Animal (1972), offered in the A Lasting Engagement: The Jane and Kito de Boer Collection by Christie's, which concluded on 23 September 2020 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹2,94,50,920 ($400,000). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Encounter. Tempera on canvas, 1974 | Painting | FineArts | 00373535
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Encounter. Tempera on canvas, 1974 | Painting | FineArts | 00373535
In 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Encounter (1974), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred Years by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 October 1996 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹7,78,960 ($21,877.83). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Encounter in the Twilight Zone. Tempera on canvas, 1974 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00872574
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Encounter in the Twilight Zone. Tempera on canvas, 1974 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00872574
In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Encounter in the Twilight Zone (1974), offered in the South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 25 March 2026 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹23,63,01,100.5 ($2,515,000). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Spring. Watercolour with glaze on paper, 1975 | Painting  | 00876895
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Spring. Watercolour with glaze on paper, 1975 | Painting | 00876895
In 1998, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Spring (1975), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 17 September 1998 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹10,74,994 ($25,300). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Crossing The Fountain. Tempera on paper, 1978 | Painting | FineArts | 00371263
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Crossing The Fountain. Tempera on paper, 1978 | Painting | FineArts | 00371263
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Crossing The Fountain (1978), offered in the Islamic and Indian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 27 April 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹3,78,160 ($12,047). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Crown. Tempera on paper on linen, 1978 | Painting | FineArts | 00598312
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Crown. Tempera on paper on linen, 1978 | Painting | FineArts | 00598312
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Crown (1978), offered in the Southeast Asian and Modern Indian Paintings: Including Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 29 May 2005 at Hong Kong, achieving a sale price of ₹20,16,553 ($46,315). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Dream Conversation. Tempera and sand on canvas laid on board, 1978 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00871550
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Dream Conversation. Tempera and sand on canvas laid on board, 1978 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00871550
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Dream Conversation (1978), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 30 September 2025 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹7,57,89,790 ($853,562.64). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Fisherman. Tempera on canvas laid down on card board, 1979 | Painting | FineArts | 00374036
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Fisherman. Tempera on canvas laid down on card board, 1979 | Painting | FineArts | 00374036
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Fisherman (1979), offered in the The Indian Sale by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 May 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹10,01,653 ($27,975). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1979 | Painting | FineArts | 00645659
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on canvas laid on card, 1979 | Painting | FineArts | 00645659
In 2013, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1979), offered in the South Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 19 December 2013 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,30,25,000 ($369,109). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Wings. Tempera on Canvas, 1980 | Painting  | 00880723
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Wings. Tempera on Canvas, 1980 | Painting | 00880723
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Wings (1980), offered in the International Modern & Contemporary Art: Including Arab Indian, Iranian and Western Art by Christie's, which concluded on 24 May 2006 at Dubai, achieving a sale price of ₹93,28,920 ($204,000). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Door, The Windows. Tempera on canvas, 1980 | Painting | FineArts | 00594814
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Door, The Windows. Tempera on canvas, 1980 | Painting | FineArts | 00594814
In 2017, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Door, The Windows (1980), offered in the Modern & Contemporary Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 23 August 2017 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,83,17,897 ($441,589.48). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Sotheby's (Auction House). The Times of India Auction of Timeless Art (Charity Auction) by Sotheby's of London. 26 March 1989, Bombay | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861837
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Sotheby's (Auction House). The Times of India Auction of Timeless Art (Charity Auction) by Sotheby's of London. 26 March 1989, Bombay | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861837
On 26 March 1989, Ganesh Pyne made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Beerbahadur was presented as Lot 8 in The Times of India Auction of Timeless Art (Charity Auction) by Sotheby's of London, conducted by Sotheby's in Bombay, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Sotheby's (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings - One Hundred Years. 08 October 1996, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861848
Sotheby's (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings - One Hundred Years. 08 October 1996, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861848
In 1996, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Sotheby's: Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings (October 1996, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Hand (Self-Portrait). Tempera on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00355283
Pyne, Ganesh (Artist). The Hand (Self-Portrait). Tempera on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00355283
One has to marry the subconscious feeling and bring it to some clarity and logical shape—so that it exists outside you. This sums up the endeavour of my artistic practice.
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). India: The Passionate Detachment - Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and Books. 24 February 2001, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861871
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). India: The Passionate Detachment - Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and Books. 24 February 2001, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861871
In 2001, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Osians: India: The Passionate Detachment (February 2001, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings. 05 December 2002, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861894
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings. 05 December 2002, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861894
In 2002, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Osians: Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings (December 2002, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Modern & Contemporary Art. 18 March 2008, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861986
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Modern & Contemporary Art. 18 March 2008, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861986
In 2008, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Osians: Indian Modern & Contemporary Art (March 2008, Dubai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862251
Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862251
In 2017, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction) (December 2017, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
deRivaz & Ives (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Modern Indian Art of Bengal. 07 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862426
deRivaz & Ives (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Modern Indian Art of Bengal. 07 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862426
In 2022, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of deRivaz & Ives: Modern Indian Art of Bengal (May 2022, New Delhi), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Pundole (Auction House). The Fine Art Sale - Including the Property from the Collections of Neerja and Mukund Lath and Dilip De. 13 September 2022, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862442
Pundole (Auction House). The Fine Art Sale - Including the Property from the Collections of Neerja and Mukund Lath and Dilip De. 13 September 2022, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862442
In 2022, an artwork by Ganesh Pyne was featured on the cover of Pundole: The Fine Art Sale (September 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

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    Tuli Research Centre for India Studies presents All Living Souls - Expressed in the Modern and Contemporary Fine & Popular Indian Arts Curated by Neville Tuli As part of launching the 16th Research Category for India Studies - "The Animal-Human-Nature-Continuum" we present a fascinating exhibition of modern and contemporary Indian fine and popular arts and their expression of the ideas and forms related to the dialogue between animals and humans, and the larger cosmic and spiritual thoughts which abide therein. Please visit the Exhibition and see the artworks by modern and contemporary masters such as Rabindranath Tagore, D.P. Roy Chowdhury, M.F. Husain, J. Swaminathan, J. Sultan Ali, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, Manjit Bawa, K. Laxma Goud, Krishna Reddy, Jyoti Bhatt, Rekha Rodwittiya, Amit Ambalal, among others, along with vintage and rare prints from the pioneering Indian chromolithographic presses such as Chitrashala, Ravi Varma, Calcutta Art Studio, Chore Bagan & Kansaripara.

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