Amrita Sher-Gil - ​‘Europe belongs to Picasso, India belongs to me’

About this activity.

‘Europe belongs to Picasso, Matisse, Braque, and many others. India belongs only to me.’ With these words, Amrita Sher-Gil (1913–1941) described her unique position in the art world. She is regarded as the founder of modern Indian art.

From 14 May 2026, the Drents Museum will present paintings by the Hungarian-Indian Amrita Sher-Gil (Budapest 1913 – Lahore 1941). She lived only 28 years, but left behind an impressive and influential body of work. Yet outside of India, Amrita Sher-Gil is still relatively unknown to the general public. This may also be due to the fact that her work has very rarely left India. The last time her art was shown in Europe was nearly twenty years ago.

Don't miss this chance to view her masterpieces close to home.

More information & tickets: https://drentsmuseum.nl/en/exhibitions/amrita-sher-gil-europe-belongs-to-picasso-india-belongs-to-me

Drents Museum.

Internationale tentoonstellingen en een rijke collectie archeologie, kunst rond 1900, Drentse geschiedenis, schilders van Drenthe en hedendaags realisme.

Location.

Drents Museum
Brink 1
9401 HS Assen
tel 0592 - 377 773
drentsmuseum.nl/