KR Subbanna - Figure Study No. 5

"India Contemporary curated by Veer Hooda" presents a rare opportunity for Collectors and Art lovers in Europe to acquire the original works of highly established Indian Contemporary Artists and create a connection with one of the most vibrant and fast growing art market in the world.

The Auction is curated by internationally acclaimed Indo-European artist - Veer Hooda - in collaboration with the highly esteemed NIV Art Center, New Delhi and available exclusively on Catawiki.


About the Artist:

K. R. Subbanna was born in 1952 in Karnataka and got his diploma in Painting from the Govt. School of Art & Crafts in Davangere, Karnataka and his MFA from Delhi College of Art in 1995.

He has done many solo shows like at Alliance Francise de Delhi-1982, Tai in Gallery, Seoul, South Koera-1983, Galerie Bernanos, Paris, France, 1998, Spike Island, Bristol, UK. 2001.

He received a Scholarship under Indo-Franch Cultural Exchange programme and was invited to study plate Lithography and other Print making methods as well as to conduct a stone Lithography workshop at DET Rafiske Vaerksted Hjorring, Aalburg Konstskola (art college) Denmark in 1995, in 1998, at “Kildevaeld” for the members, pupils from local Art School, “Kunstskole” Aalborg, Denmark, 2001, “KKV” (a professional print making Studio), Stockholm, Sweden, for the working artist and at Faroe Islands Lithography Workshop, for the public during open Studio weekend – 2001.

He has participated in XI Triennial India and many national and international exhibitions including the Festival of India’s exhibition of contemporary Indian Print making in USA.

He was awarded the State Award by the Lalit Kala Akademi in Karnataka in 1981 and the National Award by the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi in 1984, “Charles Wallace India Trust” award for residency in UK- 2000, besides many other prestigious awards.

Presently he lives and works in New Delhi.

K. R. Subbanna has exhibited his work extensively in India and internationally, with a career spanning several decades. His solo exhibitions include presentations at the Alliance Française de Delhi (1982), Tai In Gallery in Seoul (1983), Galerie Bernanos in Paris (1998), and Spike Island in Bristol (2001). In addition to these solo shows, he has participated in major group exhibitions such as the XI Triennial India and international exhibitions dedicated to contemporary Indian printmaking in the United States and Asia. Subbanna has also been actively involved in curated and thematic exhibitions, including the group exhibition Nirbhaya in Delhi, reflecting his engagement with social and cultural discourse through art. His exhibition history positions him as a significant figure within contemporary Indian art, particularly in the field of printmaking and narrative visual practice.


About Veer Hooda :  ig : @vi_hov

Veer Hooda is an Indo-European (Austrian) contemporary artist based in Vienna, whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to his Indian roots and a great love for his now home, Europe.

Veer Hooda has exhibited across some of the top galleries and exhibitions across the world and has recently finished his sold-out show in Miami Art Basel 2025, this year (2026) 2he will be exhibiting in, among other highly esteemed exhibitions, Venice Biennale 2026, ArtExpo New York 2026, multiple exhibitions across Europe and Austria and returning to Art Basel Miami at the end of the year.  

While his own work reflects a strong conceptual and material sensibility developed through years of creative and professional experience, Hooda is equally driven by a clear mission: to make outstanding Indian artistic talent more visible and accessible within the European art market.

Positioned between India and Europe, Hooda acts as a cultural bridge, offering early access to artists and narratives that are quickly gaining significant international recognition already — making his curatorial and artistic vision a distinct insider perspective at a pivotal moment for Indian Contemporary Art.


About NIV Art Center: ig : @nivartcenter

NIV Art Centre is a leading contemporary art institution based in New Delhi, dedicated to advancing arts, films and new media practices within a global framework. With a strong national cultural vision and an international outlook, NIV serves as a dynamic platform for artistic research, production, and exchange.

Through its international residency program, NIV brings together Indian and global artists, offering professional studio spaces and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within one of Asia’s most influential metropolitan art environments.

NIV functions as a connector across the art ecosystem—linking artists, institutions, and audiences—and stands as a hub for cultural dialogue, innovation, and global artistic engagement.

 
The collaboration between Veer Hooda & NIV Art Center:

An exclusive collaboration between Veer Hooda and NIV Art Center, marks a decisive step in bringing leading Indian contemporary artists to the European art market through curated exchange and long-term collaboration.

India’s contemporary art scene is experiencing an exceptional moment—dynamic, intellectual, with many voices, and rapidly growing in both global visibility and investment value. With increasing interest from international collectors and institutions, this is a compelling time for European collectors to engage with Indian Contemporary Art at a pivotal stage of its global ascent.

For this collaboration, Veer Hooda personally curates a selection of outstanding works by established Indian Contemporary Artists in collaboration with NIV, chosen for their artistic depth, originality, and long-term relevance. Each artwork reflects the strength and diversity of today’s Indian art landscape while resonating with an international collector base.

The curated works will be offered exclusively via auction on Catawiki, providing European collectors and art lovers direct access to museum-level Indian Contemporary Art through a trusted international platform.

This collaboration is not just an exhibition—it is a gateway: a carefully curated introduction of India’s most compelling Contemporary Voices to Europe’s collectors, at a moment when the market is vibrant, forward-moving, and full of opportunity.


About the Artwork:

Artist: KR Subbanna

Name: Figure Study No. 5

Year: 2013

Size: 3 feet (92 cm) x 3 feet (92 cm) x 5 cm

Technique: Acrylic, Oil & Mixed Media on canvas

Signed and Authenticity: All works are hand signed by the artist and a signed Certificate of Authenticity for all works will be provided by NIV Art Center.

Packaging & Insurance: The painting will be packaged professionally and shipped rolled in a tube. The Artwork is fully insured on the way to the buyer.

Duties and import: The import duties on original artworks to most EU countries is 0%, however some countries may apply an Import VAT of 5-12% and/or clearance fees which has to be paid by the buyer before delivery, this has to be done online in most cases through the service of the delivery company. This is a fairly simple process, however, we will gladly assist if needed with anything.