Publications
Krishen Khanna in the studio with his Bandwalla series, as featured in ‘Larger Than Life’.
Discover Krishen Khanna's curated publications, from centenary catalogs to in-depth art explorations. Explore paintings, sculptures, paperworks, jewellery and timepieces which bring his iconic Bandwallas, the unsung heroes of Indian wedding processions, to life. With a keen eye for human emotion, Krishen transforms these everyday musicians into powerful symbols of dignity, endurance, and the rhythm of life.
Form & Festivity
Krishen Khanna celebrate the timeless spirit of India’s street musicians: trumpeters, drummers, and horn players in Bandwalla bronzes.
Krishen Khanna At 100
This 2025 retrospective celebrates Krishen Khanna's 100th birthday, exploring his evolution from Partition paintings to Bandwalla sculptures.
Alchemies of Form
Explores Khanna's sculptural transformations, focusing on fibreglass Bandwallas, form, and festivity in Indian art, with visual details and Krishen’s insights.
In My 100th Year
Personal reflections on Khanna's 100th year, covering life, art, and Bandwallas, blending autobiography with creative process.
Larger Than Life
Features monumental Bandwalla sculptures, their creation, and cultural significance, elevating street musicians to enduring icons.
Centurion of Colour
Marks Khanna's centenary with emphasis on color in paperworks, showcasing vibrant Bandwalla figures and artistic evolution.
The Journey
Krishen ponders about the beauty of the Earth and pours his thoughts on the canvas.