Puri, February 27: Renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik will represent India at Contemporary Venice - 18th Edition in Italy, which is going to be open on March 6 and will continue till March 20.
For the first time, his "Jugalbandi" paintings - a unique fusion of colour and sand on canvas - will be exhibited at Contemporary Venice 2026. Five of his works have been officially selected for exhibition at this prestigious international show in Venice.
“Honoured to represent India at the 18th edition of Contemporary Venice 2026, Italy. My “Jugalbandi” paintings — a unique fusion of colour and sand on canvas — will be exhibited at this prestigious international platform featuring artists from 30+ countries. Grateful for this opportunity,” Pattnaik posted on ‘X’.
The exhibition will be held at the historic Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello. The 18th edition of Contemporary Venice brings together artists from more than 30 countries, including Turkey, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Colombia, Romania, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Sweden, Poland, France, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, Italy, Finland, Greece, China, Israel, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and the Czech Republic, among others.
The exhibition is organised by ITSLIQUID Group in collaboration with ACIT Venice - Italian-German Cultural Association.
Pattnaik is a globally recognised Indian sand artist who has won numerous international awards and honours across the world. Over the years, he has proudly represented India on major international platforms, earning global acclaim for his large-scale sand installations that convey powerful social and environmental messages.
