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A Ramachandran was born in in Attingal, Kerala, India.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Crucifixion). Oil in canvas, 1967 | Painting | FineArts | 0022505

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Crucifixion). Oil in canvas, 1967 | Painting | FineArts | 0022505

1967

Public Auction High

In 2012, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Crucifixion), 1967. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Christ Series: Crucifixion. Etching, 1968 | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00371675

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Christ Series: Crucifixion. Etching, 1968 | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00371675

1968

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ Series: Crucifixion, 1968. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). The Cage. Oil on canvas, 1975 | Painting | FineArts | 00375827

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). The Cage. Oil on canvas, 1975 | Painting | FineArts | 00375827

1975

a-ramachandran · 1975 · Oil on canvas · The Cage

Public Auction High & Literary Reference

In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Cage, 1975. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

The black hole of the face turned into a perfect triangle formed by the veil becomes the nucleus of an approaching transmutation, and as soon as we pick up these signs the bodies at rest suddenly become alert and appear to be looking askance at the world around.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Nuclear Ragini Series). Oil on canvas, 1976 | Painting | FineArts | 00373526

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Nuclear Ragini Series). Oil on canvas, 1976 | Painting | FineArts | 00373526

1976

Public Auction High

In 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Nuclear Ragini Series), 1976. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). The Manto Themes: Portrait Of Sadat Husain. Coloured Etching, 1979 | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00371625

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). The Manto Themes: Portrait Of Sadat Husain. Coloured Etching, 1979 | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00371625

1979

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Manto Themes: Portrait Of Sadat Husain, 1979. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Hardari From Pai Village. Oil on canvas, 1994 | Painting | FineArts | 0022367

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Hardari From Pai Village. Oil on canvas, 1994 | Painting | FineArts | 0022367

1994

Public Auction High

In 2012, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Hardari From Pai Village, 1994. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00600329

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00600329

1998

Public Auction High

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled, 1998. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Lotus Pond). Oil on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00555958

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Untitled (Lotus Pond). Oil on canvas, 1998 | Painting | FineArts | 00555958

1998

Public Auction High

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Lotus Pond), 1998. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Autobiography of an Insect in the Lotus Pond. Oil on canvas, 2000 | Painting | FineArts | 00355285

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Autobiography of an Insect in the Lotus Pond. Oil on canvas, 2000 | Painting | FineArts | 00355285

2000

Public Auction High

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Autobiography of an Insect in the Lotus Pond, 2000. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Visions of Ramdev - Ahalya in Red. Oil on canvas, 2001 | Painting | FineArts | 00355284

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Visions of Ramdev - Ahalya in Red. Oil on canvas, 2001 | Painting | FineArts | 00355284

2001

Public Auction High

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Visions of Ramdev - Ahalya in Red, 2001. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Visions of Ramdev, Song of the Shimbul Tree. Oil on canvas, 2001 | Painting | FineArts | 00343404

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Visions of Ramdev, Song of the Shimbul Tree. Oil on canvas, 2001 | Painting | FineArts | 00343404

2001

Public Auction High

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Visions of Ramdev, Song of the Shimbul Tree, 2001. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Girls in the Lotus Pond. Oil on canvas, 2002 | Painting | FineArts | 00641750

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Girls in the Lotus Pond. Oil on canvas, 2002 | Painting | FineArts | 00641750

2002

Public Auction High

In 2016, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Girls in the Lotus Pond, 2002. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Ramachandran - A Retrospective. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2003 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | FineArts | 00805421

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Ramachandran - A Retrospective. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2003 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | FineArts | 00805421

2003

Retrospective Exhibition

In 2003, Ramachandran A Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of A Ramachandran, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Roski As A Young Bride. Oil on canvas, 2004 | Painting | FineArts | 00598015

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Roski As A Young Bride. Oil on canvas, 2004 | Painting | FineArts | 00598015

2004

a-ramachandran · 2004 · Oil on canvas · Roski As A Young Bride

Public Auction High & Literary Reference

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Roski As A Young Bride, 2004. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

There is something both instinctive and studied in the application of colour. It expresses an emotional state. It also seeks to catch a fleeting moment like the changing light depending on the time of day. And therefore you cannot repeat a palette from one painting to another. As I have evolved as an artist, my engagement with colour has become more intense. I am experimenting with a dazzling range of hues—pinks, blues, mauves.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Studies From Rajasthan. Oil on canvas, 2005 | Painting | FineArts | 00554947

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Studies From Rajasthan. Oil on canvas, 2005 | Painting | FineArts | 00554947

2005

Public Auction High

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Studies From Rajasthan, 2005. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Summer Bride. Oil on canvas, 2008 | Painting | FineArts | 00646550

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). Summer Bride. Oil on canvas, 2008 | Painting | FineArts | 00646550

2008

Public Auction High

In 2014, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Summer Bride, 2008. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). A Retrospective of A. Ramachandran - Work from 1964 to 2016. Bengaluru: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2016 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | FineArts | 00805426

Ramachandran, A. (Artist). A Retrospective of A. Ramachandran - Work from 1964 to 2016. Bengaluru: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2016 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | FineArts | 00805426

2016

Retrospective Exhibition

In 2016, A Retrospective of A. Ramachandran Work from 1964 to 2016 marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of A Ramachandran, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857605

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857605

2017

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2017, an artwork by A Ramachandran 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.

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art. 14 May 2019, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857667

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art. 14 May 2019, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857667

2019

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2019, an artwork by A Ramachandran was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Modern Indian Art (May 2019, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

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