Sukhvir Sanghal Art Foundation
Sukhvir Sanghal Art Foundation, a cultural initiative of Kala Bharti Trust was founded in 2020 on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, as an initiative to carry forward the artistic legacy of Sukhvir Sanghal. It seeks to promote awareness of Indian art through his paintings, techniques, and writings, while fostering a deeper understanding of his distinctive artistic vision.
The initiative is dedicated to educating and engaging a wider audience by presenting his works in meaningful and accessible ways. Through exhibitions, publications, workshops, and curated programs, it strives to preserve, protect, and showcase his creations across diverse platforms. It also aims to document and disseminate his artistic methods and philosophy, ensuring that his contributions to wash painting and Indian aesthetics continue to inspire future generations.
By bridging tradition with contemporary outreach, Sukhvir Sanghal Creations stands as a committed effort to sustain and celebrate a timeless artistic heritage.
Our Mission
We are committed to preserving and promoting the artistic legacy of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal and the rich heritage of Indian painting. Through exhibitions, research, publications, workshops, and cultural initiatives, we seek to inspire awareness of Indian art, aesthetics, phoilosophy, spirituality, and cultural heritage among present and future generations.
Our team
Priyam Chandra
Priyam Chandra undertook the initiative to preserve, document, and revive the artistic legacy of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal. After a successful international career in technology, including professional engagements with American Express, Comcast, and IBM in the United States and India, she chose to leave the corporate world to dedicate herself entirely to the preservation and promotion of her grandfather’s artistic legacy.
Driven by a deep commitment to Indian art and cultural heritage, she has played a significant role in reintroducing Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal’s works and philosophy to contemporary audiences through exhibitions, publications, retrospectives, workshops, archival initiatives, and cultural collaborations. Her efforts include curating solo exhibitions at institutions such as Lalit Kala Akademi and India International Centre, publishing the restored manuscript Evolution of Art and Artist – Volume I, organizing wash painting workshops and retrospective exhibitions, and developing the official digital archive and website dedicated to the artist.
Priyam holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, USA. Her work today focuses on creating awareness about India’s hidden artistic heritage while ensuring the continued preservation and presentation of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal’s oeuvre for future generations.
Rajesh Jaiswal
Rajesh Chandra Jaiswal served with Punjab National Bank for four decades and retired as a Chief Manager. He is the son-in-law of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal and has been actively associated with preserving and promoting the artist’s legacy for many years. Post-retirement, he continues to contribute towards the documentation, care, and presentation of Sukhvir Sanghal’s paintings and artistic heritage. Alongside his cultural efforts, he remains deeply committed to social and environmental causes through tree plantation drives, youth motivation initiatives, and yoga sessions focused on holistic well-being and healing.