Lot#56 || Gulammohammed Sheikh (b. 1937)
ASSEMBLY (DETAIL 1) 1966 ; ASSEMBLY (DETAIL 2) 1966 (2020)

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Edition 3/6 for both. Gulammohammed Sheikh, an acclaimed Indian artist and art historian, was born in 1937. He completed his degree in Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of M.S. University in Baroda and furthered his studies at the Royal College of Art in London on a Commonwealth Scholarship. His time in London was pivotal, fostering a deep appreciation for the surrealistic qualities of Indian miniatures, particularly those from Kota, which significantly influenced his work. Sheikh’s oeuvre is known for its rich narrative and figurative tradition, seeking to blend poetry and painting to reflect the multiplicity and simultaneity of human experiences. His work often traverses various times and spaces, creating a tapestry of overlapping realities and imaginative landscapes. This set of photographs, taken in 1966, captures the architectural marvels of Chandigarh, designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier. The images are part of Sheikh’s exploration of modernist architecture upon his return from a three-year stay in England. Sheikh meticulously photographed the iconic buildings of Chandigarh, focusing particularly on the Legislative Assembly.