K. K. Hebbar
K. K. Hebbar (b. 1911– d. 1996)Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar was a pioneering Indian painter and art educator celebrated for blending Western techniques with Indian traditions. His rhythmic line drawings and vivid paintings captured the vibrancy of rural life and the emotional pulse of society. Deeply influenced by Indian miniatures, music, and dance, Hebbar’s works evolved from realism to symbolic abstraction, addressing themes from folklore to global unrest. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, he played a key role in shaping post-independence Indian art and served in leadership roles at major art institutions. Hebbar’s art remains a vital bridge between India’s cultural heritage and modernist expression.
