Collection: JERAM PATEL

Jeram Patel, a pioneering Indian artist, was born in 1930 in Sojitra, Gujarat. He honed his skills in drawing and painting at Mumbai’s Sir JJ School of Art (1950-55) and later in typography and publicity design at London’s Central School of Arts and Craft (1957-59). Patel played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the Indian art scene in the late 1950s and 60s, introducing a new visual identity and method of abstraction.

As a founder member of the influential Group 1890, alongside Jagdish Swaminathan, Patel contributed significantly to the transformation of Indian art. His artistic prowess has been showcased in solo exhibitions in London, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Patel has represented India at prestigious international events, including the Tokyo Biennale (1963), Sao Paulo Biennale (1963), Baghdad’s Third World Biennale (1980), and London’s Festival of India (1982). Patel’s works are part of esteemed collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi), Museum of Chennai Art (Baghdad), Chandigarh University, Lalit Kala Akademi (New Delhi), Society of India, Museum of Fine Arts (Bhopal), and Dhoomimal Gallery (New Delhi).