"I twist and turn, curve and straighten often without aim or result. Just an escape, an escapist thing into painting impulsively, compulsively, endlessly, tired, tirelessly, with or without joy."

"I twist and turn, curve and straighten often without aim or result. Just an escape, an escapist thing into painting impulsively, compulsively, endlessly, tired, tirelessly, with or without joy."

Lancelot Ribeiro

The Indian Expressionist painter, Lanceloté José Belarmino Ribeiro (1933-2010), was known for his pioneering use of materials, and uniquely experimental work over a six-decade career. He was born in Bombay on 28 November 1933, but his ancestral roots were from Goa.

The latest in exhibitions, publications, and events.

Happening

Art Basel Miami Beach

Aicon Gallery's Art Basel Miami Beach debut will feature Ribeiro’s work alongside several of India’s most prominent modern artists. For information on VIP days, public access and tickets, click "Learn More"

Art Basel, Miami Beach Convention Center (Stand D2)
3-7 December 2025

Lancelot Ribeiro: A Risen Voice

Discover the bold legacy of Lancelot Ribeiro, a visionary émigré artist whose vibrant Expressionism reshaped British visual arts.

V&A South Kensington, London
Friday 20th February 2026

Seeds of Hate and Hope

Seeds of Hate and Hope features Ribeiro’s artworks in SCVA’s autumn season of exhibitions that ‘wrestles with one of the darkest and deadliest aspects of humanity’.

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, Norwich
Opens 28th November 2025

Can We Stop Killing Each Other?

King Lear features in Eyewitness as part of a thought-provoking season of exhibitions exploring artistic responses to global conflict, devastation and crimes against humanity.

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, Norwich
On until 15th February 2026

Ribeiro’s biography reprinted

An exploration of the life and work of Indian Expressionist painter, Lancelot Ribeiro includes new images since the publication of the first edition.

Available from December