The Forgotten Souvenir at Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru
The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) invites you to The Forgotten Souvenir, an exhibition showcasing small, fragile mica paintings. These paintings tell a story of cultural encounter, adaptation, and how colonial aesthetics influenced Indian artists. Opening on November 30,…
René Magritte’s Empire of the Lights: A Surrealist Icon Shatters Records and Inspires Generations
René Magritte’s enigmatic masterpiece, Empire of the Lights (L’Empire des Lumières, 1954), continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide with its surreal juxtaposition of day and night. Depicting a serene suburban street cloaked in nocturnal darkness, illuminated by a solitary streetlamp,…
Everyday Lifeworlds of Paintings: Possibilities of Materialist Histories-Prasanta Ray, Hyphen, Kolkata, 2024 by Anuradha Roy
The book Everyday Lifeworlds of Paintings is about complex relations between the painter and the elite patrons above him, and also between the painter and his assistants, apprentices and art material providers (i.e. people who collect, preserve, process and distribute…
Karin Kneffel-Museum Küppersmühle, Duisburg-Phainomenon by Rajesh Punj
When you look at a painting are you facing the world or with your back to it, and by choosing one reality over another, is it that what is in front of you offers a greater sense of the real?…
F.N. Souza, “Chronicling the Enfant Terrible of Modern Indian Art” by Ms Sunny Chandiramani
The legacy of artist F N Souza is undeniably a cornerstone of Indian modernism, shaping the trajectory of the nation’s postcolonial art scene. As a founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group, Souza challenged traditional artistic norms and pioneered a…
Art and AI: Can Anything Involving AI Truly Be Art? by Gaurav Kumar
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and art has sparked ongoing debates among scholars, artists, and technologists. One of the more provocative questions raised is: Can AI- generated content be considered art? At the core of this debate lies the…
Prologue To The Fifth Dimension by Felix Chungkham
As Baudrillard puts it, we live in the simulacral world. In the quest to find the height of new aesthetic views and new aesthetic objects we are finally at the point of creation, the creation of a new world in…
Generative AI: Navigating Creativity, Empathy, and Research by Rahul Bhattacharya
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to reshapesociety, influencing areas such as science, creativity, and labour markets. Despite the undeniableexcitement surrounding Generative AI, a discernible gap exists between the promises made andtheir actual impact…
Editorial: September-October 2024
As we step into the September-October 2024 edition of Art & Deal Magazine, we stand at the fascinatingintersection of art and artificial intelligence (AI), where technology no longer serves as a mere tool butemerges as an active collaborator in the…
In Memoriam: Aruna Vasudev (1 November 1936 – 5 September 2024)
Art & Deal pays tribute to Aruna Vasudev, the revered film scholar, critic, and curator, knownaffectionately as the ‘Mother of Asian Cinema,’ who passed away at 88. A towering figure in theworld of Asian cinema, Aruna Vasudev dedicated her life…
India Art Festival 2024: A National Celebration of Contemporary Indian Art
The India Art Festival (IAF) returned to the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, from November 14th to 17th, 2024, promising art enthusiasts and collectors an immersive journey through India’s contemporary art scene. The festival’s inauguration started with the lighting of the…
Pages from my Autobiography…By Ratnabali Kant Chapter-3
The days of my stay in my dreamland Greece (1983–1986) After completing my MFA degree course at MS University in Baroda, I had another five months due from the total period of my National Cultural Scholarship. In this regard, Prof….
THE VICEROY ESTATE PRESENTS: EYES OF THE UNTAMED – THE CONTINUUM BY MONISH BALI-Exploring depths of hyper-realism through charcoal art
New Delhi, November 13, 2024 – Following his debut exhibition’s tremendous success, Monish Bali returns with Eyes of the Untamed: The Continuum, an extraordinary showcase of his mastery in charcoal art. Presented by The Viceroy Estate, this solo exhibition will take place at The Travancore…
The Written Canvas: Letters to Keshav Malik from Artists and Thinkers Curated by Gaurav Kumar
New Delhi, October 2024 — Art Konsult is honored to present The Written Canvas: Letters to Keshav Malik from Artists and Thinkers, Curated by Gaurav Kumar, an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the birth centenary of the distinguished art critic, poet, and Padma Shri…
Curation as a Pedagogical Process by Anisha Labishetty & Pranali Dighe
In February 2024, the Department of Art History and Aesthetics at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda hosted a curatorial workshop titled “Curatorial Practice: Research and Storytelling” led by Rahul Bhattacharya from 19th to 24th. The Faculty of Fine Arts Alumni Association…
There is an eternal resonance between Indian and Korean cultures by Gaurav Kumar
Title: The Eternal Resonance Between Indian Culture and Korean Culture—International Exhibition Curated by: Minjoo Lee, Duration: 27 June 2024–27 September 2024 Venue: Korean Cultural Centre India, 25 A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi Participating Korean artists Minjoo Lee…
Beyond Walls’: House to Home and Beyond by Manashri Pai Dukle
‘Beyond Walls’: House to Home and Beyond. Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts presents a culmination of the Sunaparanta Art Initiator Lab (SAIL), a 10-month mentorship for Goa-based creative practitioners in an exhibition, titled Beyond Walls: A Collaborative Immersion, showcasing…
Shahidul Alam by Uma Prakash
Title: Singed But Not Burnt by Shahidul Alam Presented by Sakshi Gallery in collaboration with Emami Art, Kolkata. Curated by: Ina Puri Duration: 25 April 2024–22 May 2024 Venue: Sakshi Gallery, Third Pata Lane, Colaba, Mumbai Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai presented a thought-provoking retrospective exhibition…
Echoes of Mastery: Parthiv Shah on Capturing M.F. Husain’s Legacy at the Venice Biennale Parallel Show by Gaurav Kumar
Parthiv Shah’s artistic journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from a lifetime immersed in creativity and cultural richness. Raised in a household steeped in the arts, Parthiv was profoundly influenced by his father, Haku Shah, a distinguished artist and scholar…
An Honest Man. An Unknown Diogenes by Michaelina Wautier by Jahel Sanzsalazar
*In memory of Matías Díaz Padrón As women painters are being given greater attention, of the old masters Michaelina Wautier (Mons, 1604 – Brussels, 1689) appears to have captivated critics, collectors, and institutions alike. An exceptional painter of 17th-century Flemish…
Negotiating the Feminine in Pictorial Frames of K.G. Subramanyan by Saraswathy K Bhattathiri
The word women went on to mean more than its ‘natural’ anatomical and biological denotation by the 1970s, paving the way to the idea of gender and a multitude of discourses that divided the female from the feminine. This disrupted…
The New Wave Art Initiative by VEVA ART Concludes with a Vibrant Celebration of Creativity from India’s Defence Community
The Vision of Malvika Gaur and Jehan Kothari Malvika Gour and Jehan Kothari passionately led the initiative, with the art exhibition curated and mentored by Raju Sutar. According to the co-founders, the defense sector holds immense creative potential that deserves…
Rhythm of Serenity, A solo exhibition by Kalicharan Gupta, by Art & Deal Correspondent
Kalicharan Gupta Solo Exhibition Presented by Art Konsult, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi Preview – 26th March 2024, 6:00 pm onwards Curated by – Jyoti A. Kathpalia Venue: Bikaner House, Kalamkar, (Main building, first floor) Pandara Road, New Delhi Renowned…
Cosmic Rhythm Through Delicate Sensibility: A Celebration of Tapas Sarkar’s 70th Birthday by Gaurav Kumar
Art, that elusive entity that defies precise definition, exists as a realm where creativity and expression intertwine, giving birth to a plethora of emotions and thoughts. Within this vast tapestry of human ingenuity, the hallmark of a superior work of…
Nupur Kundu’s Solo Exhibition: Hues And Scapes Will Be Unveiled At Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai by Gaurav Kumar
Renowned abstract artist Nupur Kundu is set to enchant art enthusiasts with her latest solo exhibition, presented by Dhoomimal Art Gallery. The showcase, hosted at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, is scheduled to run from January 16th to 23rd, 2024….
Art Mumbai by Uma Prakash
The much-awaited first Art Mumbai, recently held at Mahalakshmi Racecourse was elegant, exciting with several great art pieces. This initiative envisioned by Dinesh Vazirani, of Saffronart, Conor Macklin, director Grosvenor Gallery, London, and Nakul Dev Chawla of the Chawla Art…
Third Sphere III by Amit Mukhopadhyay
Is the study of Enlightenment important today? There could be a variety of reasons why the principles and virtues of Enlightenment, still hold not only a high place in the study of human civilisation but it is our obligations to…
Castles in the Sand An Interview with Iwona Blazwick by Rajesh Punj
The English writer and explorer Wilfred Thesiger in his much admired book Arabian Sands 1959, saw of the untended desert the simplest way of life, where “a cloud gathers, the rain falls, men live, the cloud disperses without rain, and…
A Conversation with Artist Jatin Das on the occasion of his Retrospective: 1963-2023 by Jyoti A. Kathpalia
A retrospective is an exciting and profound affair for the artist as well as the viewer. It brings to the fore the entire oeuvre of an artist’s work over the entirety of their career. To accumulate and display the work…
Flights of Fancy: Abu Dhabi Art by Rajesh Punj
With everything of our lives online for many months of the pandemic, and the visual becoming the video experience, a much-anticipated return to the real has the 2021 edition of Abu Dhabi Art making up for lost time, with the…
New Show Opening at Delhi: Chitpur Chronicles: A Journey Through Sacred Imagery from 6th September to 30th September, 2024
MATI (Management of Art Treasures of India) is proud to present “Chitpur Chronicles: A Journey Through Sacred Imagery,” an exhibition showcasing the oldest and rarest Chitpur lithographs, from 6th to 30th September at Naivedyam basement, Hauz Khas village. This unique…
Anindita Bhattacharya | Artist-in-Residence, Ashmolean Museum
Anindita Bhattacharya has been invited to visit the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford under the Freer Hall artist-in-residence programme. During her visit, she will have access to the museum’s collections in galleries and in storage. She will have an opportunity…
Whose Ramayana is it anyway? – Book Review
In Whose Ramayana is it anyway? Natasha Sarkar offers a fascinating insight into the multifaceted journey of the Indian epic Ramayana in Southeast Asia. Sarkar carefully navigates the cultural landscapes and artistic interpretations that shaped this timeless piece, shedding light…
JIVA-REVIEW by Gaurav Kumar
The opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of nature through the inspiring “Jiva” art exhibition in New Delhi is the best Earth Day gift a curator or artist can give an art enthusiast. The curation of Uma Nair’s recent exhibition…
