SIX WHO DECLINED TO SHOW AT THE TRIENNALE
Gieve Patel, Laxma Goud, Bhupen Khakhar, Vivan Sundaram, Mrinalini Mukherjee, Gulam Mohammed Sheikh
Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Graphics
From 11th Feb. to 28th Feb. 1978
Issued by Kumar Gallery, New Delhi
Printed in Baroda
Size: 9 x 7 inches
An EXTREMELY RARE stapled 20-page pamphlet [including cover] relating to an exhibition by the 6 artists after the disgraceful farce at the government-sponsored Triennale in Delhi which led to resignation by the commissioners appointed by the Lalit Kala Akademi and refusal of several artists to take part in it which caused a scandal in those times.
Only a handful of these pamphlets were issued which is often mentioned but neverseen.
Has 1-page statement by each artist and 1 full-page illustration of a work by him/ her. The middle two pages have their photographs and short bios.
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
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