A Showcase of Modern & Contemporary Indian Sculptures Featuring Thota Vaikuntam, Krishen Khanna, Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi, M.F. Husain & More
Sanya Malik, Raj Manohar Thota (son of Thota Vaikuntam), and Abhivardhan Berry are bringing together a presentation of art and sculptures by some of India’s most significant modern and contemporary artists. These include Thota Vaikuntam, Krishen Khanna, M.F. Husain, Himmat Shah, Jogen Chowdhury, Dhananjay Singh, Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi and Yashika Sugandh. The presentation brings together sculptures and three-dimensional works spanning a range of materials, forms and artistic practices, exploring how artists engage with questions of identity, culture, nature, human existence and the built environment.
Sculpture has long existed at the intersection of art, architecture, and design, making it a natural and essential part of conversations around contemporary interiors and thoughtfully designed spaces. While furniture, lighting, textiles, and objects define the function and aesthetics of a home, sculpture introduces something more enduring—a sense of identity, culture, and emotional resonance that transforms a space beyond decoration.
At Design Democracy Hyderabad, Sculpted India presents a curated showcase of modern and contemporary sculptures by leading Indian artists, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with works that embody innovation, craftsmanship, material exploration, and artistic vision. The presentation reflects the diversity and evolution of sculptural practice in India while introducing audiences to a medium that deserves far greater visibility within contemporary art and design conversations.
This presentation highlights the vital relationship between art and design while exploring how sculpture can become an integral element of interior environments. The language of form, scale, texture, and material creates a compelling dialogue with architecture and design, enriching spaces through contrast, harmony, and artistic expression. Whether monumental or intimate, sculptural works invite interaction, encourage contemplation, and become focal points that shape the experience of a room.
In an era where interiors are increasingly curated as reflections of personal identity, sculpture offers an opportunity to move beyond the generic. It brings originality, craftsmanship, and cultural significance into homes, allowing collectors and design enthusiasts to engage with works that carry artistic narratives and lasting value. A sculpture is not simply an object placed within a space—it is a work that evolves with its surroundings, creating layered, meaningful, and deeply personal spaces.
Artists Presented
Thota Vaikuntam
Krishen Khanna
M.F. Husain
Himmat Shah
Jogen Chowdhury
Dhananjay Singh
Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi
Yashika Sugandh
Dates: 18–20 September 2026
Venue: Design Democracy, Hyderabad
Booth Number: C20
