Laxma Goud’s obsession with the erotic has been consistent and clear since the beginning of his career about ten years ago. The range of themes his work covers includes explicit portrayal of sexual play without any symbolic undertones; entwined human, animal and nature forms in furtively cohabiting postures; the invocation of the animus in nocturnal lights; and a subtle, psychological exploration of the male-female relationship tinged with gentle pathos.
Introduction
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Place of Birth
- Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- State Country of Birth
- Andhra Pradesh, India
1957
- B.F.A. in Drawing and Painting, Government College of Fine Arts & Architecture, Hyderabad, India
1957 – 1962
1963
- M.F.A. in Mural Painting and Drawing, M. S. University, Vadodara, India (Student of Prof. K. G. Subramanyan)
1963 – 1965
1974
- Worked as a Graphic Supervisor for Doordarshan, Hyderabad, India
1974 – 1989
1989
- Dean, Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Art & Communication, University of Hyderabad, India
1989 – 2001
Exhibitions
1962
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1965
- Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
1966
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1967
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
- Sarala Art Centre, Chennai, India
- Five Painters, Kala Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
- Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
1968
- Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1969
- Three Painters, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
- Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1970
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1971
- Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata, India
- Prints & Drawings, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
- Max Mueller Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
1972
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
1973
- Ansdell Gallery, London, UK
1974
- Figurative Indian Artist Exhibition, Sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Poland, Hungary and Yugoslavia
1965
- Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
1967
- Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
1971
- Prints & Drawings, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
1972
- Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
1974
- Surya Gallerie, Friensheim, West Germany
18 Dec 1974 to 31 Dec 1974
1975
17 Feb 1975 to 01 Mar 1975
- Griffei Kunst, Hamburg, Germany
1976
- Black Partridge Gallery, New Delhi, India
1979
1982
1985
- Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1987
13 Mar 1987
1989
16 Oct 1989
1991
- The Gallery, Chennai, India
1995
- Mithuna, An Exhibition of Modern Indian Painting, London
20 Oct 1995 to 28 Oct 1995
1997
22 Feb 1997
1999
- Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
22 Feb 1999 to 03 Mar 1999
09 Jan 1999 to 06 Feb 1999
07 Mar 1999 to 21 Mar 1999
Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). K. Laxma Goud, 1974 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859105
1962
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1966
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1967
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
- Sarala Art Centre, Chennai, India
- Five Painters, Kala Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
1968
- Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1969
- Three Painters, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
- Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1970
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
1971
- Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata, India
- Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
- Max Mueller Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
1973
- Ansdell Gallery, London, UK
1974
- Figurative Indian Artist Exhibition, Sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Poland, Hungary and Yugoslavia
1977
1982
- Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
1983
- India in Print, Koninklijk Institute Vorde, Amsterdam, Netherlands
1985
- Contemporary Indian Art, Grey Art Gallery, New York, USA
Lalit Kala Akademi (Organiser). XIV Sao Paulo Biennale 1977, 1977 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00883572
Chronicled Highlights 141967 – 2023
K. Laxma Goud — Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1968), offered in the Intuitive-Logic - The Next Step: Auctions of Indian Art - Classical, Folk, Tribal, Modern & Contemporary Traditions by HEART, which concluded on 28 November 1999 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹1,47,000 ($3,387). 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 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Telengana Faces (1976), 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 ₹1,39,100 ($3,906.75). 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 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1980), offered in the Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 09 September 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,75,39,977 ($238,028.04). 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 Untitled (1982), offered in the Historical Series III by Osian's, which concluded on 24 November 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹13,80,000 ($30,756). 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 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1983), 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 ₹32,504 ($1,035). 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 2000, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1983), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection by Sotheby's, which concluded on 05 December 2000 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹2,38,680 ($5,100). 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 Untitled (1988), offered in the Modern Indian Art: Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 07 December 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹30,87,744 ($69,139). 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.
On 12 June 1995, K. Laxma Goud made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Four Women was presented as Lot 185 in Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust, conducted by Sotheby's in New York, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1997), offered in the Intuitive-Logic - The Next Step: Auctions of Indian Art - Classical, Folk, Tribal, Modern & Contemporary Traditions by HEART, which concluded on 28 November 1999 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹1,68,000 ($3,871). 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 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2002), offered in the Modern Indian Paintings by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 May 2002 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹7,20,000 ($14,676). 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 2016, An Inner Retrospective by K. Laxma Goud marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of K. Laxma Goud, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Economics of Art
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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 K. Laxma Goud’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.
1962
- Award, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
1966
- Award, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
1967
- Award, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
1968
- Award, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Silver Medal, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
1969
- Gold Medal, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
1970
- Award, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
1971
- Gold Medal, Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Research Centre
Posts 2
- 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.
- Laxma Goud is a painter, draughtsman, sculptor and one of India’s finest printmakers. Goud’s childhood was spent in Telangana's village-an environment that shaped his sensibility in the years to come. Goud received his training in drawing and painting at the Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture in Hyderabad and studied Mural Painting under veteran artist K.G. Subramanyan in the 1960s at Baroda. To Goud, urban middle-class morality either repressed sexuality or treated it as taboo while rural societies had an unselfconscious and non-prudish attitude towards it. It is no surprise then that many of Goud’s works were overtly sexual in nature, fusing rural imagery with uninhibited eroticism. While his mastery over printmaking is reflected in his monochromatic copper plate etchings, he expanded into sculptural language in the 1980s utilizing materials such as terracotta and bronze. Goud's goat reflects a heavy sculptural form, returning to his traditional roots of Andhra’s craft traditions like leather puppetry and terracotta sculpting. Goud's goats hark, of course, to those dormant indigenous influences but they also, to some extent, remind one of the goat renderings of Picasso, who had famously kept a pet goat named Esmeralda. In both cases, the goat emerges not merely as a pastoral motif but as a charged and affectionate presence too. In the Indian subcontinent, the goat occupies a long-standing place within agrarian and ritual life, tied closely to everyday economy and forming part of rural systems of livelihood across regions. In Goud's work, the goat is held within this spectrum of memory and the conditions of rural life.
Calendar 3
- ArchivedExhibitionProject 79All Living SoulsExpressed in Modern & Contemporary Fine and Popular Arts | Curated by Neville Tuli6th - 11th May 202610:30am - 7:30pmVisual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
- ArchivedOpening PreviewProject 78All Living SoulsExpressed in Modern & Contemporary Fine and Popular Arts | Curated by Neville Tuli5th May 20266:00pm - 9:00pmVisual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
- ArchivedExhibitionProject 1Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India Series Inaugural Exhibition14th - 29th March 2024Inaugural ExhibitionRead More →
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