Introduction
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
- Place of Birth
- Lothal, Gujarat, India
- State Country of Birth
- Gujarat, India
1952
- Studied under Shri Jagubhai Shah, at Gharshala in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
1953
- Drawing Teachers' course at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, India
1955
- Joins the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, India (for five years)
1955 – 1960
1961
- Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Painting, Government of India
1966
- Studies Etching and Printmaking under SW Hayter and Krishna Reddy in Paris, France
1966 – 1967
1963
- Founder Member, Group 1890, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
1970
- Participated in the Printmaking Workshop, Organised by Smithsonian Institute, at the USIS, New Delhi, India
1976
- Graphic Camp, Garhi Studio, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1981
- Research Grant, Garhi Studio, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
- Ceramic Camp, Garhi Studio, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1983
- Government of India Fellowship to Outstanding Artists
1983 – 1985
1985
- All India Painter's Camp, Organised by Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages
1991
- Eminent Artists' Camp, IPCL, Vadodara, India
1992
- Indian Artist, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, India
1994
- Emeritus Fellowship given to Eminent Artists in the field of the Performing Arts, Literature and Plastic Arts, Government of India
1994 – 1996
2001
- National Art Workshop, Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru, India
2002
- National seminar on Art - Life Interface: An Interrelationsip Between the Arts, Organised by Indian Council for Philosophical Research, New Delhi, India
Exhibitions
1957
- Baroda Group Show, Mumbai, India
1958
- Baroda Group Show, Mumbai, India
1960
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1962
- Progressive Painters Group Show, Ahmedabad, India
1963
- Group 1890 Show, New Delhi, India (This exhibition was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru)
1964
- Triveni Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1965
- Art and Print Gallery, Kolkata, India
- Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- Kunika Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- Indian Painting Today, London, UK
- Art and Print Gallery, Kolkata, India
1966
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
- Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1967
- Progressive Painters Group Show, Ahmedabad, India
- Biennale de Paris, Paris, France
1968
- 1st International Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Five Contemporaries, Kunika Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1970
- Biennale de Paris, Paris, France
1971
- Konark Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
1972
- Exhibition of Paintings and Graphics by Thirteen Indian Artists, Alliance Francaise de Delhi, New Delhi, India
28 Apr 1972 to 08 May 1972
1973
- Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1974
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India
1975
- Biennale 13 Middleheim 1975, Antwerpen, Belgium
1976
- Madya Pradesh Kala Parishad Gallery, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
1977
- Pictorial Space, Conceived and compiled by Geeta Kapur, at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1978
- Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
1979
- Sculptures, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
- Drawings, Visual Arts Centre, Ahemdabad, India
- Silver Jubilee Exhibition of Sculpture, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1982
- Drawings, Garhi Artists' Studios, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
- Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art, Festival of India, Royal Academy, London, UK
- Inaugural show of 'Roopankar', Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, India
1983
01 Feb 1983 to 14 Feb 1983
1989
- Sculptures, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
- Timeless art, Times of India, Mumbai, India
1990
1991
1992
- Heads, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
1993
- Drawings, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
27 Oct 1993 to 16 Nov 1993
Shah, Himmat (Artist). Himmat Shah, 1983 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882734
1964
- Triveni Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1965
- Art and Print Gallery, Kolkata, India
- Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1966
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
- Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1971
- Konark Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
1973
- Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1974
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India
1976
- Madya Pradesh Kala Parishad Gallery, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
1979
- Sculptures, Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
- Drawings, Visual Arts Centre, Ahemdabad, India
1982
- Drawings, Garhi Artists' Studios, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1983
01 Feb 1983 to 14 Feb 1983
1989
- Sculptures, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
1990
1994
- Sculptures, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
1997
- Drawings, Art Inc., New Delhi, India
- Drawings, Shahjahan Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2000
20 Jan 2000 to 06 Feb 2000
2002
- Sculpture, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
2005
02 Sep 2005 to 16 Sep 2005
02 Dec 2005 to 27 Dec 2005
2007
21 Dec 2007 to 30 Dec 2007
- Berkeley Square Gallery, London, UK
2010
23 Jan 2010 to 21 Feb 2010
2016
- Expressions by Himmat Shah: An Exhibition of Sculptures, Works on Paper and Canvases, Organised by Saffronart, New York, U. S. A.
10 Mar 2016 to 08 Apr 2016
- Himmat Shah, Hammer on the square, A Retrospective(1957-2015) Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), Delhi, India
28 Jan 2016 to 20 Jul 2016
2017
- The euphoria of being Himmat Shah A continuing journey across six decades, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, India
30 Oct 2017 to 15 Dec 2017
2019
- Under the vastness of the sky, Himmat Shah, A Retrospective, across six decades Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Patna, Bihar, India
02 Apr 2019 to 02 Jun 2019
2022
- Himmat Shah, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
25 Nov 2022 to 15 Dec 2022
2024
- Himmat Shah: Ninety and After, Excursions of a Free Imagination, Anant Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
26 Sep 2024 to 06 Oct 2024
Shah, Himmat (Artist). Himmat Shah, 1983 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882734
1957
- Baroda Group Show, Mumbai, India
1958
- Baroda Group Show, Mumbai, India
1960
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1962
- Progressive Painters Group Show, Ahmedabad, India
1963
- Group 1890 Show, New Delhi, India (This exhibition was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru)
1965
- Kunika Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- Indian Painting Today, London, UK
- Art and Print Gallery, Kolkata, India
1967
- Progressive Painters Group Show, Ahmedabad, India
- Biennale de Paris, Paris, France
1968
- 1st International Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Five Contemporaries, Kunika Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1970
- Biennale de Paris, Paris, France
1972
- Exhibition of Paintings and Graphics by Thirteen Indian Artists, Alliance Francaise de Delhi, New Delhi, India
28 Apr 1972 to 08 May 1972
1975
- Biennale 13 Middleheim 1975, Antwerpen, Belgium
1977
- Pictorial Space, Conceived and compiled by Geeta Kapur, at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1978
- Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
1979
- Silver Jubilee Exhibition of Sculpture, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1982
- Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art, Festival of India, Royal Academy, London, UK
- Inaugural show of 'Roopankar', Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, India
1989
- Timeless art, Times of India, Mumbai, India
1991
1992
- Heads, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
1993
- Drawings, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India
27 Oct 1993 to 16 Nov 1993
1996
- Festival of Indian Art, Moscow, Russia
- 5th All India Veteran Artists Exhibition, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
23 Mar 1996 to 31 Mar 1996
1997
- Art Inc., New Delhi, India
- Rediscovering the Roots, Contemporary Indian Art, Meseo de la Nacion, Lima, Peru
- Yellow Deity: Contemporary Indian Art, Museum of Contemporary Art, Ludwig Museum, Budapest, Hungary
- 9th International Triennale-India, Seven Artists from the Collection of National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
1999
- I'm Gallery, New Delhi, India
2000
- Shatabdi: Reflections on a Century Past, Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA), Kolkata, India
05 Jan 2000 to 23 Jan 2000
2001
- Shah, Souza and Sundaram, Nature Morte, Lokayata Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, India
2002
- In the Light of Paz: Works of the contemporary Indian artists of his time, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
- Navarasa, Apparao Galleries, Chennai, India
2003
- Manifestations: Indian Art in the 20th Century from the DAG Collection, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, at World Trade Centre, Mumbai, India
12 Nov 2003 to 29 Nov 2003
2004
- Manifestations II: Indian Art in the 20th Century, Presented by Delhi Art Gallery, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
25 Jul 2004 to 31 Jul 2004
- The Underlying Spirit, The Inaugural Exhibition from the Osian's Archive Collection, Curated by Neville Tuli, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
09 Nov 2004 to 18 Nov 2004
2005
- Revisualising India, from the Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
16 Aug 2005 to 02 Sep 2005
Centre for Contemporary Art (Organiser). Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Nine Indian Contemporaries, 1991 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00883605
Chronicled Highlights
Economics of Art
Record-high lots9
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
It aggregates all sales across global auction houses into yearly totals.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The turnover graph highlights periods of strong growth, moments of market correction, and resilience during downturns. Peaks often align with landmark works coming to public auction, while troughs may indicate reduced supply or weaker demand. Over time, the curve illustrates the overall trajectory of Himmat Shah’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
It smooths out fluctuations caused by the quantity of works offered and focuses on the Average Sale Price level per artwork.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
Rising average sale prices indicate growing collector confidence and a stronger willingness to pay higher amounts per work. Assuming the mix of mediums remains relatively stable over time, the proportion of works on paper typically priced lower than works on canvas adds important context to understanding these market movements.
Square Inch Rate Trend
This allows fair comparisons between smaller works and larger canvases.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The Square Inch Rate shown in the graph combines various medium types such as canvas, paper, board, and others. Historically, works on canvas and board have broadly commanded higher prices compared to works on paper.
1959
- National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1961
- Gold Medal awarded by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art
1962
- Bombay Art Society Award, Mumbai, India
- National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1963
- Exhibition of Group 1890, New Delhi, India
1969
- Honoured by All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS) for contribution to Art
1988
- Sahitya Kala Parisad Award (Parishad Samman)
2003
- Kalidas Award, by Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India
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