Exhibitions & Journey
Exhibitions of Mithila / Madhubani art featuring Dr Piyush Kiran Nayak in Bhopal, Patna, New Delhi and beyond — past and forthcoming.
Echoes of The Earth — Lalit Art Gallery, Bhopal (12-13 September, 2026)
Exhibition · 12-13 SEPTEMBER 2026 · Lalit Art Gallery, Ravindra Bhawan · Bhopal · Likhandra Art Society
Echoes of the Earth is a curated exhibition organised by the Likhandra Art Society at Lalit Art Gallery, Ravindra Bhawan, Bhopal, conceived to bring together folk and contemporary artists from across India in reflection on nature and its enduring presence in artistic tradition. Dr. Piyush Kiran Nayak is documented as a participating artist in the exhibition, included in the curated artist grid as records show on the event poster. The exhibition offered a platform for showcasing India's diverse artistic heritage, with a particular emphasis on the resonant relationship between land, life, and creative expression.
Swayam: A Journey Within — Bihar Folk Art Exhibition, Patna (2026)
Exhibition · 21st to 24th August, 2026 · Bihar Lalit Kala Akademi Frazer Road · Patna
The Bihar Folk Art Exhibition 'Swayam: A Journey Within' was held from 21–24 August 2026 at the Bihar Lalit Kala Akademi, Frazer Road, Patna, hosted by Rangdhara Art Gallery and curated by Abhipsa and Anam Shakeel. The exhibition brought together practitioners of traditional forms including Mithila (Madhubani) painting alongside contemporary artists, offering a dedicated platform for artistic reflection and dialogue. Dr. Piyush Kiran Nayak is documented as a participating artist in this showcase of Bihar's living folk traditions.
Vaidehi: Sita Beyond the Body — International Mithila Art Exhibition, New Delhi (April–May 2026)
Exhibition · 25th April, 2026 - 1st May, 2026 · New Delhi · Madhubani Literature Festival
Organised by the Madhubani Literature Festival, an initiative of the Centre for Studies of Tradition and Systems, this international Mithila art exhibition brought together artists globally to present paintings that interpret Sita across roles beyond traditional narrative. Dr. Piyush Kiran Nayak is documented as a featured participant in the New Delhi presentation, which ran from 25th April to 1st May 2026. The exhibition forms part of a recurring platform that positions Mithila painting within contemporary conversations around mythology, identity, and artistic tradition.
Ramayana: A Timeless Tale, A Living Legacy — Chandradhari Museum, Darbhanga
Exhibition · 11th April 2026 - 13th April 2026 · Chandradhari Museum · Darbhanga · Chandradhari Museum in association with Mikash Grroups
Held at the Chandradhari Museum in Darbhanga, Bihar, from 11–13 April 2026, this three-day exhibition brought together artistic interpretations of the Ramayana epic through regional folk art traditions, including Mithila and Bajjika styles. Dr. Piyush Kiran Nayak is documented as a featured participant in the event, which was organised by the Chandradhari Museum in association with Mikash Grroups. Records show the exhibition was accompanied by cultural performances at its inauguration, affirming its role as both an artistic and community occasion.
Hunar 2026 – Group Art Exhibition, New Delhi
Exhibition · October 27th-1st November, 2026 · Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery, Rajghat · New Delhi · Cosmos Creative Wings
Hunar 2026 is a group art exhibition presented by Cosmos Creative Wings at the Gandhi Darshan Art Gallery, Rajghat, New Delhi, running from October 27 to November 1, 2026, and curated by Purnima Arora and Rajesh Kumar. The event brings together painters and creators to celebrate the diversity and spirit of contemporary Indian art. Piyush Kiran Nayak is documented as a participating artist in this exhibition.
