Bhupen Khakhar

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Bhupen Khakhar

"You Can't Please All" (1981)

Country

India

Birth - Death

1934 - 2003

Occupation

Artist

Description

Contemporary painter noted for his colourful watercolours and oil paintings depicting India's people. Work often contains homosexual themes. Recipient of the Prince Claus Award from Amsterdam, the Asian Council's Starr Foundation Fellowship (1986,) and the Padma Shri (Indian Government's award for excellence, 1984). Also known as Bhupen Khakkar.

Further Reading/Research

• http://bhupenkhakharcollection.com/
• http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/khakhar-you-cant-please-all-t07200
• http://www.glbtq.com/arts/khakhar_b.html

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