Bhubaneswar, March 7 -- Padma Shri awardee and internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Odisha is drawing global attention with his unique "Jugalbandi" paintings at the 18th edition of Contemporary Venice 2026 in Venice.
The prestigious exhibition is being held at the historic Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello and is organised by the ITSLIQUID Group in collaboration with ACIT Venice - Italian-German Cultural Association.
Curated by Luca Curci, the exhibition features nearly 80 artists from more than 30 countries, showcasing a vibrant range of contemporary artistic expressions from across the globe.
The official inauguration took place on Friday evening, March 6, 2026, where Pattnaik attended the opening ceremony and proudly re...