LIVING LEGENDS: ART EXHIBITION & FILM SCREENINGS OF CONTEMPORARY MASTERS, LAXMA GOUD & THOTA VAIKUNTAM

Laasya Art is honored to present an exhibition of iconic Indian artists Laxma Goud and Thota Vaikuntam, featuring a curated collection of original paintings, prints, and sculptures available for private acquisition. Two of the most important artists living and working in the subcontinent today, Living Legends offers a rare opportunity to view their art in California.

To mark this occasion, Laasya Art has produced two original short films about each living legend: Zauq: The World of Laxma Goud and Thota Vaikuntam: The Making of the Telangana Woman. The films will premiere on Friday, May 1st during the exhibition’s opening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with additional screenings held on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM during the exhibition’s viewing hours.

For more information about these events, to schedule a private viewing, or to inquire about available works, please contact Sonia Patwardhan, director and founder of Laasya Art at info@laasyaart.com or call +1 650-770-9088.

Zauq: The World of Laxma Goud

Taken literally, the Urdu word “zauq” stands for taste, delight and aesthetic sense. For Laxma, it embodies the relish with which he lives every day.

Thota Vaikuntam: The Making of the Telangana Woman

The artist takes us through the journey of creating his iconic Telangana Woman.

One of India’s most distinguished contemporary artists, Laxma Goud is celebrated for his masterful line work and evocative explorations of rural life and intimacy. He works with exceptional versatility across painting, drawing, printmaking, textile, and sculpture, bringing a distinctive visual language to each medium. In 2016, Goud received the Padma Shri, a prestigious civilian award presented by the President of India, for his contributions to fine art. His work is held in notable museum collections, including the British Museum (London, UK), the Peabody Essex Museum (Massachusetts, USA), and the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, India). Read more about the artist here.

Thota Vaikuntam is one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artists, renowned for his iconic depictions of the ‘Telangana Woman.’ Across paintings, sculptures, and prints, he renders rural Telangana life in bold colors and striking simplicity. Vaikuntam has received numerous awards, including the National Award for Painting from the Government of India in 1993. His work is held in notable museum collections, including the Peabody Essex Museum (Massachusetts, USA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, India). Read more about the artist here.