Name: Living Legends — Laxma Goud & Thota Vaikuntam: Film Screenings & Exhibition
Start: 2026-05-02T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-03T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Pacific Art League

$Living Legends \u2014 Laxma Goud & Thota Vaikuntam: Film Screenings & Exhibition$

Visit the art exhibition Living Legends — Laxma Goud & Thota Vaikuntam, with screenings of two original short films offered daily.
About this Event

is honored to present an exhibition of iconic Indian artists Laxma Goud and Thota Vaikuntam, featuring a curated collection of original paintings, prints, and sculptures available for private acquisition. As part of this rare opportunity to view their art in California, the gallery has also produced two original short films about each artist's unique voice and fascinating personal story. Screenings will be offered throughout the exhibition.

Art Exhibition On View May 1 - 3, 2026:
Film Premiere & Exhibition Opening

Friday, May 1
6 - 8 pm

Screenings & Exhibition

Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3
Gallery open for viewing 11am - 6pm

Film Screenings at 11:30am & 4pm

Films:

Zauq: The World of Laxma Goud
Taken literally, the Urdu word “zauq” stands for taste, delight and aesthetic sense. For Laxma, it embodies the relish with which he lives every day.

Thota Vaikuntam: The Making of the Telangana Woman
The artist takes us through the journey of creating his iconic Telangana Woman.

Location:

668 Ramona Street
(Pacific Art League)
Palo Alto, California

About the artists:

One of India’s most distinguished contemporary artists, Laxma Goud is celebrated for his masterful line work and evocative explorations of rural life and intimacy. He works with exceptional versatility across painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and textile, bringing a distinctive visual language to each medium. In 2016, Goud received the Padma Shri, a prestigious civilian award presented by the President of India, for his contributions to fine art. His work is held in notable museum collections, including the British Museum (London, UK), the Peabody Essex Museum (Massachusetts, USA), and the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, India).

Thota Vaikuntam is one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artists, renowned for his iconic depictions of the ‘Telangana Woman.’ Across paintings, sculptures, and prints, he renders rural Telangana life in bold colors and striking simplicity. Vaikuntam has received numerous awards, including the National Award for Painting from the Government of India in 1993. His work is held in notable museum collections, including the Peabody Essex Museum (Massachusetts, USA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, India).