Krishen Khanna is a leading modernist whose works weave narratives in bold colours. Born in what is now Faislabad in Pakistan, he studied painting at the Mayo School of Art while working full-time as a banker. Later, meeting the Progressive Artists’ Group would inspire him to take up his passion for art full-time.

His seminal bandwallah series is inspired by the time he was held up by a local band while leaving his studio in Delhi. These vibrant works depict drummers and trumpet players among other band members in their colourful uniforms. The series is Khanna’s commentary as both a spectator and narrator of the immense class divide that exists in urban India.


Lot no. 26 | Untitled | Acrylic on fiberglass | 65.3 x 33 x 30.5 in

Lot no. 38 | Bugle Blower At A Festival | Oil on canvas | 24 x 18 in

Lot no. 53 | Untitled (Ed: 8/9) | Wool carpet | 60 x 74 in

Lot no. 72 | Untitled | Acrylic & charcoal on canvas | 72 x 48 in

Lot no. 179 | Untitled (Ed: 1/9) | 2016 | Bronze | 26.5 x 67 x 1 in


AstaGuru’s upcoming ‘Collectors Choice’ Auction will present a selection of over 200 unique creations by India’s eminent modernists, including M.V. Dhurandhar, Jamini Roy, Rabindranath Tagore, M. F. Husain, Akbar Padamsee, K. H. Ara, Sakti Burman, K. K. Hebbar, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Ganesh Pyne, Satish Gujaral, K.G. Subramanyan, Manu Parekh, Biren De, Thota Vaikuntam, Bhupen Khakhar, V.S. Gaitonde, and Manit Bawa among others. The auction is scheduled for June 20-21, 2023 and bidding for all works start at INR 20,000. Visit the AstaGuru website to see the entire catalogue and register for the auction.


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