A Century of Strokes—ITC Maurya Honors Krishen Khanna’s 100-Year Canvas

To commemorate the centenary birthday of one of India's best-known modern artists, Krishen Khanna, the ITC Maurya in New Delhi is marking the occasion with his vast mural, "The Great Procession," on the hotel's grand lobby dome. The celebration is part of ITC Hotels' WelcomArt programme, which blends Indian art into the fabric of its luxury hospitality.

 

Executed directly onto the curved ceiling of the central lobby of the hotel, "The Great Procession" is a large, immersive painting that captures the diversity and rhythm of Indian life. Executed in 1979 following four years of painstaking work, the mural remains one of the most iconic pieces of public art in any Indian hotel.

 

"We are immensely blessed and honored to celebrate Mr. Khanna's 100th birthday with him at ITC Maurya, beneath this eternal masterpiece he painted nearly half a century ago," added Amaan Kidwai, Area Manager – Luxury Hotels (North) and General Manager, ITC Maurya.

 

About the Artist

The Mural: "The Great Procession"

A Living Legacy

The homage testifies to ITC Maurya's commitment towards Responsible Luxury, wherein art is décor no longer but a canvas of cultural history. The hotel features one of the most excellent collections of contemporary Indian art, featuring works by MF Husain, Tyeb Mehta, VS Gaitonde, and SH Raza, among many others.

 

Sources: Outlook Traveller, WebIndia123, The Tribune, ITC Maurya Official Website