The landmark exhibition titled Place for People emerged during the politically charged era surrounding Indira Gandhi’s Emergency period and her 1980 political comeback. Curated by Geeta Kapur in collaboration with various artists, the project sought to reintroduce human narratives into visual art, moving away from purely abstract forms. The works featured a diverse range of subjects, spanning from public street scenes to intimate domestic settings. This initiative reflected the pedagogical philosophies of the Baroda school, emphasizing storytelling through figurative representation. The exhibition showcased established figures such as Bhupen Khakhar, Gulammohammed Sheikh, and Jogen Chowdhury, while simultaneously providing a platform for emerging artists like Vivan Sundaram and Nalin. By focusing on the human experience, the collective aimed to address the silence and social constraints of the time, marking a significant shift in the trajectory of modern Indian artistic expression.
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