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2013
In the 21st century, Modern Indian paintings consisted of self reflection and of emerging issues in the country.

One such artist that has had great influence is Bhupen Khakhar, and his style included, “producing colorful works with much humor, driven by strong narratives capturing a mixture of daily middle-class life and erotic fantasy." In 2013, an exhibit named “Touched by Bhupen” by other artists including: Subodh Gupta, Atul Dodiya, Ratheesh T, Nataraj Sharma, and Jogen Chowdhury, displayed artworks depicting Bhupen’s impact on their art.

Also in 2013, an Indian Art Fair took place in which some Indian artists exhibited their art along with artists from all over the world. Some of the Indian artists who were involved included: SH Raza, Nilofer Suleman, Viveek Sharma, and Smriti Dixit. Each artist has its own style, Raza’s paintings contain Hindu thinking, and Suleman’s paintings are very modern and incorporate Indian graphic styles. Sharma’s paintings embody political statements, and Dixit’s paintings contain notions of reuse and rebirth.