A selection of works from one of the masters and prominent contemporary Indian artists

Curated for art lovers, aspiring collectors, and seasoned aficionados

by Sukruti Singh With years of experience in showcasing India’s finest contemporary art.

Artist: Achuthan Kudallur

Achuthan Kudallur: The Poetics of Colour and Silence

The exhibition celebrates the life and art of Achuthan Kudallur (1945–2022), one of India’s most significant abstract painters whose work transformed colour into emotion and silence into form.

Born in Kudallur, Kerala, Kudallur trained as an engineer before moving to Chennai, where he discovered his true calling in art. A largely self-taught artist, he began with figurative works and gradually evolved into pure abstraction, exploring the depth and intensity of colour with unmatched sensitivity.

Kudallur’s canvases—marked by vibrant reds, serene blues, and luminous yellows—embody a meditative rhythm. His abstraction was not decorative but deeply personal, reflecting memory, mood, and the inner landscape of thought. A key figure of the Madras Art Movement, his works bridged discipline and spontaneity, emotion and restraint.

Recipient of the National Academy Award (1988) and the Tamil Nadu Lalit Kala Akademi Award (1982), Kudallur exhibited widely across India and abroad, with works held in major collections including the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi.

This presentation honours Achuthan Kudallur’s enduring legacy—a visionary who made colour his language and silence his signature.

Artequest Art Gallery (AAG), nestled in the heart of Mumbai since 2010, shines as a radiant beacon for modern and contemporary Indian art. Renowned as a vibrant cultural hub, AAG dazzles with its curated blend of masterpieces by iconic artists like S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, Tyeb Mehta, M.F. Husain, Anjolie Ela Menon, and Prakash Bal Joshi, alongside the bold, innovative works of emerging talents shaping the future of Indian art.

Far more than a gallery, Artequest is a dynamic bridge connecting artists, collectors, and art lovers with a shared passion for creativity. Committed to authenticity and excellence, it offers a trusted platform for collectors and a nurturing space for artists to flourish. Through vibrant exhibitions, prestigious art fairs, and exciting international collaborations, interacting with foreign embassies, AAG amplifies the global resonance of Indian art while remaining deeply rooted in Mumbai’s electrifying art scene.

Solo Exhibition: Achuthan Kudallur– Silent Colours

Dates: 4th – 10th October 2025

Time: 10:00 am – 9:30 pm (Entry by appointment only)

Venue: Artèquest Art Gallery, A3/103, BGTA Ganga Premises, Near Atul Seth, Opp. New Cuffe Parade – Lodha,Wadala (E), Mumbai – 400037, India

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