One from Indian artists who are internationally recognized, Tyeb Mehta is a multitalented individual. Tyeb Mehta is one of the greatest exponents of contemporary Indian art in the international arena. Born July 26, 1925 at Kapadvanj, a city in the state of Gujarat, Mehta is part of the Progressive Artists Group of Bombay, and also, FN Souza, SH Raza and MF Husain popular.
Some famous art exhibitions: 2001 ‘Modern Indian Art’, organized by the Saffron Pundole Art and Art Gallery, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, 2000 ‘A Global View: Indian Artists in the house in “The World”, organized by The Fine Art of resources , Mumbai at the Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India 1998 ‘Contemporary Art, organized by Vadehra Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; December 1997′ with Destiny: Art From, Modern India “Singapore Art Museum, Singapore; 1997 ‘Indian Contemporary Art: Post Independence “, organized by Vadehra Art Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai;, 1982 Art”in Association of India Indian Contemporary Art Festival, Royal of Arts, London.
Modern art is a term that refers to artistic works produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s through 1970s, and shows the style and philosophy of art produced during that period. This term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been discarded in a spirit of experimentation. modern artists experimenting with new ways to view, and with fresh ideas about the nature and function of art materials.
Tyeb Mehta participated in international exhibitions, including ‘Ten Contemporary Indian Painters’ in Trenton in the United States; ‘Modem Indian Painting’ at the Museum Hirschhom Washington and ‘in Seven Indian Painters’ Art Gallerie Le Monde de U Paris.
On July 2, 2009, Tyeb Mehta into the sanctuary, after a heart attack. He is survived by his wife – Sakina, a son and a daughter. TyebMehta is a large body of work, for more than six decades, established him as one of the biggest names in the field of Modern Indian Art. This painting is raised many questions about the human condition, some of them still unsolved till date.