India will be proudly represented at Contemporary Venice - 18th Edition in Italy by renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, which is going to be open on March 6 and will continue till March 20.

Sudarsan Pattnaik brings a new artistic expression to the global stage. 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.