Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH), in collaboration with the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), inaugurated a special exhibition of Kartick Chandra Pyne’s paintings from various areas of his practice and phases of his long artistic career, with a focus on those from his mature years.

Kartick Pyne (1931-2017) was an active painter and supporter of Indian modernism. His paintings, which are heavily influenced by Western modern art and art movements, as well as local, vernacular cultures, faith, and narratives, depict a complex, vibrantly colored fantastic visual world in which the real and imaginary are inextricably linked. They combine profound thinking with an experimental, free-flowing approach to execution.

The exhibition and collateral programs seek to foster dialogue and discussion about his artistic practice, recognizing its relevance and significance in today’s context.

The exhibition will be on for public viewing from 25^th February to 30^th March, 2025.

Priyanka Dutta