Bhupen Khakhar

1934–2003

Bhupen Khakhar, ‘You Can’t Please All’ 1981
You Can’t Please All 1981
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Biography

Bhupen Khakhar (also spelled Bhupen Khakkar, born Bombay 10 March 1934 – died Baroda 8 August 2003) Bhupen Khakhar was a leading artist in Indian contemporary art. He worked in Baroda, and gained international recognition for his work.

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Artworks

Bhupen Khakhar, ‘You Can’t Please All’ 1981

Bhupen Khakhar You Can’t Please All

1981
On display at Tate Modern part of Artist and Society T07200

Artist as subject

Bhupen Khakhar, ‘You Can’t Please All’ 1981

Bhupen Khakhar You Can’t Please All

1981
On display at Tate Modern part of Artist and Society T07200

Features

Bhupen Khakhar in Sayaji Baug gardens, Vadodara, 1983
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My Memories of an Indian Master

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Bhupen Khakhar (1934–2003) was an acclaimed artist both in India and internationally. Active from the 1960s, he was part ...

Painting called 'American Survey Officer' consiting of three men standing and chatting at the bottom of a tropical jungle scene
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