Tyeb Mehta Birth Centenary: KNMA Hosts Major Retrospective Exhibition

• A retrospective exhibition, "Tyeb Mehta: Bearing Weight (With the Lightness of Being)," is being held at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Saket, New Delhi.
• The exhibition, curated by Roobina Karode, commemorates the birth centenary of Tyeb Mehta, a pivotal Indian modernist, and features over 120 works.
• It showcases paintings, drawings, sculptures, film, and archival material from iconic series like “Falling Figure,” “Mahishasura,” and “Diagonal,” tracing his artistic evolution.
• The display includes Mehta's short film “Koodal” and rarely exhibited archival materials such as artist notebooks and early studies, offering a multidimensional view of his creative process.
• Born in Kapadvanj, Gujarat, in 1925, Mehta's art often reflected his response to societal unrest and daily life, with the 'Bull' being a recurring motif from his early days at Bandra Abattoir until his last painting.

Why It Matters: KNMA's retrospective offers an extensive look into Tyeb Mehta's diverse artistic journey and profound impact.