Avinash Chandra – Photograph
| Series name | Chandra in the 1960s |
| Description | This colour image of Avinash Chandra was taken in London in 1965, just before he moved to New York. Chandra is surrounded by hanging light bulbs and is holding a cigarette between his fingers, as he did in most of the photographs taken of him. |
| Date of Creation / Publication | 1965 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Associated Person/ Organisation | Chandra, Avinash |
| Location | London |
| Collection and Reference Number | Avinash Chandra Collection (GB 2661 AC) |
| Catalogue Number | AC/1960/14 |
| Copyright | Valerie Murray Chandra |
| Access to originals | The originals are located with Valerie Murray Chandra |
| Series notes | The 1960s saw Avinash Chandra gain recognition as a 'powerful' artist by the artistic community in London, and receive much publicity in the UK media. He travelled and exhibited in art galleries across the UK, Europe and North America, was introduced to Queen Elizabeth, and had a BBC documentary made about his work. In 1965, Avinash Chandra became the first Indian-British artist to have work displayed at the Tate Gallery in London. He moved to New York in 1966 and returned to London in 1969. This grouping features several exhibition catalogues, flyers, photographs and drawings by Avinash Chandra. |
| Collection notes | The Avinash Chandra Collection is divided by decades and a grouping featuring selected slides. The 1950s to 1980s sections feature exhibition catalogues, photographs of paintings, drawings and murals and promotional material. The selections of 35mm slides depict Chandra's art work over the decades. |
