A contemplative visual composition inspired by India’s sacred heritage, material experimentation, and inner resonance
Bangalore, 18th February 2026: Internationally recognised visual artist Dr Akhter Husain presents Vedic Inspirations, a solo exhibition featuring 25 original mixed media works that reflect India’s spiritual and civilisational heritage through a contemporary visual language. Opening from 28th February to 8th March 2026 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru, the exhibition invites viewers to experience a quiet and immersive visual journey shaped by years of study, contemplation, and artistic exploration.
Vedic Inspirations unfolds like a carefully composed raga, where each artwork carries its own tempo, texture, and emotional note. Drawing from temple architecture, ancient symbols, and cultural memory, the works reflect a search for harmony between material and meaning. The series represents a deeply introspective phase in Dr Husain’s artistic journey, shaped by his lifelong engagement with questions of unity, form, and metaphysical resonance.
What sets this exhibition apart is Dr Husain’s distinctive mixed media technique, which he describes as “Akhterism.” His process brings together digital imaging, mineral dust, crushed semi-precious stones, dental composites, and plastinated wood, creating layered surfaces that feel sculptural and alive. These textured compositions invite viewers not only see but also feel the rhythm within each piece, where light, structure, and material come together in quiet harmony.
Dr Husain’s artistic voice has evolved over decades alongside his distinguished career as an orthodontist, academician, and photographer. An Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, UK, and recipient of prestigious international awards, his works have been exhibited at prominent venues including India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru, and internationally in Switzerland and Dubai. His art reflects a lifelong commitment to exploring the deeper connections between nature, culture, and human experience.
Through Vedic Inspirations, Dr Husain offers viewers a meditative space, a visual composition that reflects the timeless rhythm of India’s spiritual heritage while embracing contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition invites audiences to pause, reflect, and connect with the quiet resonance that exists between tradition and modernity.
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition Title: Vedic Inspirations
Artist: Dr Akhter Husain
Dates: 28th February to 8th March 2026
Time: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru
Admission: Open to all
About the Artist:
Dr Akhter Husain is an internationally recognised visual artist, orthodontist, and academician whose career spans over four decades across science, education, and art. Currently serving as Professor Emeritus at Yenepoya University, Mangalore, he is widely respected for his contributions to orthodontics as well as his pioneering work in clinical photography. His artistic practice reflects a deep engagement with cultural memory, symbolism, and material exploration. His works have received international recognition and continue to resonate with audiences through their thoughtful composition, textured surfaces, and contemplative depth.
