Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 21 Jun 1928
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Date of Death
- 25 Apr 1994
- Age
- 65
- Place of Birth
- Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Place of Death
- New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
- Spouse(s)
- Bhawani pande
- Children
- No children
- State Country of Birth
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- State Country of Death
- NCT of Delhi, India
1956
- Studied at the Art Department, Delhi Polytechnic, New Delhi, India
1958
- Scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw, Poland
1962
- Founder Member, Group 1890 an Active Group of 12 Protesting Artists
1962 – 1965
1966
- Founded and edited a monthly Journal on Art called 'Contra'
1968
- Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship, New Delhi, India
1968 – 1970
1969
- International Jury, Sao Paolo Biennale, Sao Paolo, Brazil
1981
- Founder Director, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, India (Invited by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to set it up)
1981 – 1990
Exhibitions
1960
- Three-man Show, New Delhi, India
1961
- Two-man Show, New Delhi, India
- Opening Show, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1962
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
- Sailoz Mookherjea and his Pupils, New Delhi, India
1963
- Group 1890 Exhibition, Inaugurated by Jawahar Lal Nehru, New Delhi, India
- Twenty Two Painters, Lucknow, India
- UNESCO Exhibition of Indian Graphics to Europe
1964
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
- National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Three Man Show of Drawings, New Delhi, India
1965
- First International Exhibition, Saigon, Vietnam
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
26 Nov 1965 to 04 Dec 1965
- One-man Show, Watercolours, New Delhi, India
- Art Now in India, Commonwealth Arts Festival, London, UK
- Tokyo Biennale, Tokyo, Japan
1966
- Colour Geometry of Space, New Delhi, India
- Silpi Chakra Lending Library Show, New Delhi, India
1967
- Seven Painters, London, UK
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1962
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
1964
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
1965
- First International Exhibition, Saigon, Vietnam
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
26 Nov 1965 to 04 Dec 1965
- One-man Show, Watercolours, New Delhi, India
1966
- Colour Geometry of Space, New Delhi, India
1968
1969
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
1970
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
- One-man Show, New Delhi, India
1971
11 Oct 1971 to 23 Oct 1971
- One-man Show, Shimla, India
1972
12 Jan 1972 to 18 Jan 1972
1973
- Homage to Solzhenitsyn, New Delhi, India
- Homage to Kangra Valley, New Delhi, India
1974
1975
- One-man Show, Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
- One-man Show, Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
1976
- One-man Show of Drawings, Bhopal, India
- One-man Show of Drawings, Natraj Gallery, New Delhi, India
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Swaminathan, J. (Artist). J. Swaminathan, 1968 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882834
1960
- Three-man Show, New Delhi, India
1961
- Two-man Show, New Delhi, India
- Opening Show, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1962
- Sailoz Mookherjea and his Pupils, New Delhi, India
1963
- Group 1890 Exhibition, Inaugurated by Jawahar Lal Nehru, New Delhi, India
- Twenty Two Painters, Lucknow, India
- UNESCO Exhibition of Indian Graphics to Europe
1964
- National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Three Man Show of Drawings, New Delhi, India
1965
- Art Now in India, Commonwealth Arts Festival, London, UK
- Tokyo Biennale, Tokyo, Japan
1966
- Silpi Chakra Lending Library Show, New Delhi, India
1967
- Seven Painters, London, UK
- Group Show, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- Silpi Chakra Group Show, New Delhi, India
1968
- First Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Five Contemporary Painters, New Delhi, India
1969
- Indian Painters '1969, Kolkata, India
- Group Show, Mumbai, India
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Chronicled Highlights
Economics of Art
Currency
This section showcases auction lots that achieved record-high sale prices, tracked by the date each record was set based on the artist's historical auction data.
Record-high lots19
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Currency
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of J Swaminathan’s artworks, beginning in 1987 through to the present.
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 J Swaminathan’s public auction market presence.
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 J Swaminathan’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by J Swaminathan sold each year.
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.
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
The Square Inch Rate normalizes prices by the size of each artwork, showing the average sale value per square inch over time.
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.
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.
1969
- National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
1991
- Padma Shri, Government of India
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