Takhman-28, a group of Experimental Artists of Rajasthan

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Takhman-28 a group of Experimental Artists of Rajasthan The name sounds unfamiliar. It should because the word Takhman is neither an abbreviation nor an acronym. In fact, it does not mean anything. It is experimental, like the group of artists, who constitute it. Some experimental artists of Rajasthan decided to form a group to explore the potentialities of experimental art and to open new vistas of art to the art-lovers and the public. Each member was asked to name a letter of the alphabet, the first that came to his mind. And out of the chance combination of these letters, the name 'TA KHMAN' emerged. As it was 28 February,1968, it was called Takhman-28. This is how it all came about. The group which included painters, sculptors, and print-makers has been striving to fulfil the spirit of