Bhupen P. Khakhar

He gave his version of Pop art a definite local meaning (long before the term local gained currency as binary of global). Over and above this, he historicized the phenomenon by linking it to the nineteenth and early twentieth century history of stylistic hybrids in Indian art.

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Weatherman, 1979, offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London. 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.

Khakhar’s response to English life was humourous-appalled. Here are extracts from About England, “impressions… which I would like to put in tabular form:” BEST - NAME - REASONS. 1. Exhibition - Ideal Home Exhibition - It is democratic, eliminates class differences and emphasises that only middle-class taste prevails in Britain. 2. English Artist - Sir Edwin Landseer - He charms all British ladies with the human element in pet dogs. John Galsworthy he not only invests them with hman emotions but can make them talk in English. 3. Qualities - in Englishman’s character - Total distrust of foreigners; 4. Season - Winter - You are not allowed to smile during this season, which lasts for ten months of the year. If you are sensible then try to look as grumpy as possible. English people appreciate sulk; 5. Supermarket store - International Corsham - 1) Pet food occupies larger space and more shelves than food for human beings. 2) The red-haired girl in the blue uniform at the vegetable counter gives me a wink when I buy more than two pounds of tomatoes.

In 2019, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Two Men in Benares, 1982, offered in the Coups de Coeur: The Guy And Helen Barbier Collection by Sotheby's, which concluded on 10 June 2019 at London. 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.

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Fisherman, 1989, offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 01 March 2006 at New Delhi. 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.

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (The Bathing Ghat), 1994, offered in the Modern Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 06 December 2018 at Online. 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.

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Artists Studio, 1995, offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 20 September 2006 at New York. 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.

In 2014, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Night, 1996, offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 11 June 2014 at London. 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.

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Muslims Around The Mosque II, 2001, offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 30 March 2006 at New York. 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.

In 2010, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Muslims Around A Mosque, 2001, offered in the South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 16 September 2010 at New York. 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.

In 2003, Bhupen Khakhar 1934 - 2003 A Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Bhupen P. Khakhar, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

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

In 2007, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Christie's: South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art (September 2007, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2010, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Osians: 101 Rare Artworks from the History of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art (June 2010, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2011, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Christie's: South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art (March 2011, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2013, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Sotheby's: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art (September 2013, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2016, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Bonhams: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art (November 2016, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2018, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Modern Indian Art  (December 2018, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2023, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Bonhams: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art (June 2023, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2024, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Spring Online Auction (March 2024, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2024, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Spring Live Auction (March 2024, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2025, an artwork by Bhupen P. Khakhar was featured on the cover of Pundole: The Fine Art Sale (September 2025, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

In 2000, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Landscape With Cannon, n.d., offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including 20th Century Indian Paintings by Christie's, which concluded on 20 September 2000 at New York. 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.