Shekh Hifzul Kabeer - Encroachment
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Encroachment, a 2010 original acrylic and mixed media on canvas by Shekh Hifzul Kabeer, measuring 145 cm by 114 cm by 6 cm and hand signed with an original edition, depicts mythological themes and is in excellent condition.
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"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:
Delhi-based artist Shekh Hifzul Kabeer was born in a village in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh (1978). He grew up immersed in the rich folklore and traditional indigenous art of the region that nourished his visual imagination, since his childhood.
Even today as he works with a global view, he is still provoked to create artworks that reflect his hometown. Shekh-Kabeer received his MFA in painting from the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya ( 2002). This Chhattisgarh University known for imparting higher education in the field of Music, Dance, Fine Arts and Theatre. Shekh Kabeer is the proud recipient of a Junior Fellowship for the year 2008-09 awarded to him by the Ministry of culture, Government of India, in the year 2010-11.
Kabeer’s work explores the world of signs, symbols and mythology. What is most engaging is that he gives them a present-day twist through the medium of his artistic imagination and his experiences as a contemporary artist. His visual vocabulary reflects on the idea of the genesis and amalgamation of different cultural spheres of India and he engages with a gentle yet powerful transgression of narratives.
HIZUL EXHIBITION:
Viewing Room | Shekh Hifzul Kabeer” – a physical showcase presented by Artspeaks India, where his watercolour works — rich in mythological and symbolic depth — were exhibited to a national audience (August–October 2021).
United Art Fair, New Delhi (2012) – participation in one of India’s premier contemporary art fairs, placing his practice alongside leading national and international artists.
AIFACS Centre, New Delhi – group exhibition platform with significant reach in the Indian art world.
Art Pilgrim, New Delhi (2008) – group show reflecting emerging trends in contemporary practice.
Orissa Modern Art Gallery, Bhubaneswar (2008) – regional exhibition contributing to the spread of his work beyond metropolitan hubs.
Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2011) – one of the prominent galleries in South India featuring contemporary voices.
Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi (2013) and Alliance Française Art Gallery, New Delhi (2014) – major institutional venues in India’s capital.
Art Explore, Hauz Khas, New Delhi (2016) and Nine Fish Art Gallery, Mumbai (2017) – well-attended group exhibitions that expanded his visibility across India’s art hubs.
Participation in thematic shows such as “Art In Soul” at Habitat World, showcasing his work alongside a diverse group of contemporary painters.
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: Shekh Hifzul Kabeer
Name: Encroachment 2010
Year: 2010
Size: 145 cm x 114 cm x 6 cm
Technique: Acrylic, 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.
"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:
Delhi-based artist Shekh Hifzul Kabeer was born in a village in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh (1978). He grew up immersed in the rich folklore and traditional indigenous art of the region that nourished his visual imagination, since his childhood.
Even today as he works with a global view, he is still provoked to create artworks that reflect his hometown. Shekh-Kabeer received his MFA in painting from the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya ( 2002). This Chhattisgarh University known for imparting higher education in the field of Music, Dance, Fine Arts and Theatre. Shekh Kabeer is the proud recipient of a Junior Fellowship for the year 2008-09 awarded to him by the Ministry of culture, Government of India, in the year 2010-11.
Kabeer’s work explores the world of signs, symbols and mythology. What is most engaging is that he gives them a present-day twist through the medium of his artistic imagination and his experiences as a contemporary artist. His visual vocabulary reflects on the idea of the genesis and amalgamation of different cultural spheres of India and he engages with a gentle yet powerful transgression of narratives.
HIZUL EXHIBITION:
Viewing Room | Shekh Hifzul Kabeer” – a physical showcase presented by Artspeaks India, where his watercolour works — rich in mythological and symbolic depth — were exhibited to a national audience (August–October 2021).
United Art Fair, New Delhi (2012) – participation in one of India’s premier contemporary art fairs, placing his practice alongside leading national and international artists.
AIFACS Centre, New Delhi – group exhibition platform with significant reach in the Indian art world.
Art Pilgrim, New Delhi (2008) – group show reflecting emerging trends in contemporary practice.
Orissa Modern Art Gallery, Bhubaneswar (2008) – regional exhibition contributing to the spread of his work beyond metropolitan hubs.
Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2011) – one of the prominent galleries in South India featuring contemporary voices.
Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi (2013) and Alliance Française Art Gallery, New Delhi (2014) – major institutional venues in India’s capital.
Art Explore, Hauz Khas, New Delhi (2016) and Nine Fish Art Gallery, Mumbai (2017) – well-attended group exhibitions that expanded his visibility across India’s art hubs.
Participation in thematic shows such as “Art In Soul” at Habitat World, showcasing his work alongside a diverse group of contemporary painters.
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: Shekh Hifzul Kabeer
Name: Encroachment 2010
Year: 2010
Size: 145 cm x 114 cm x 6 cm
Technique: Acrylic, 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.
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Artist
Shekh Hifzul Kabeer
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Encroachment
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
India
Year
2010
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Multicolour, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Turquoise, Yellow
Height
145 cm
Width
114 cm
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Contemporary
Period
2010-2020
