Puri, Feb. 26 -- 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.

The exhibition will be held at the historic Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello. The 18th edition of Contemporary Venice brings together artists from more than 30 countries, including Turkey...