Sunanda Khajuria: Connecting Cultures Through Visual Storytelling
Sunanda Khajuria, a prominent Indian visual artist, is currently making waves in the art world with her compelling artworks that pay homage to her motherland and explore various socio-political issues. Represented by the prestigious Indian art gallery, “Art Heritage,” Sunanda’s…
Indian Artists in Venice By Uma Prakash
Foreigners Everywhere! That’s the theme chosen by curator Adriano Pedrosa for The Venice Biennale 2024 featuring 332 artists and exploring multiple interpretations. In spite of not having an Indian pavilion, a strong presence of Indian artists was felt in Venice…
When ‘The Constitution’ is placed as ‘An object of Museum Exhibition’ By Saswati Chaudhuri
Working in a museum is interesting and nostalgic. The objects displayed in museums often seem mysterious, and we are curious to visit them for the pleasure of learning. A museum is a place for informal learning, and museum objects are…
Divya Mittal’s Interdisciplinary Practice Intersecting the Praxis of Feminist Aesthetics by Urmila Banu
Feminism and feminist aesthetics, apparently sound common in specification, have magnitude differences. Feminism is established on ‘the personal is political’ that expresses semantic innovation. In contrast, feminist aesthetics, transdisciplinary in approach, rejects the meta-physical essentialism and embraces the philosophical theories…
Frozen in Pixels: Intricate Artistry and Ease of Sanjay Das by Gaurav Kumar
At the beginning of the year 2023 the first time I met Sanjay Das in the ambient glow of the art exhibition presented by Art Konsult at the Visual Arts Gallery, I stumbled upon a captivating world through the lens…
Pages from my Autobiography…By Ratnabali Kant Chapter-1
A lot of things happen in your life and work that you don’t understand or feel at that time. You get glimpses of them much later. Maybe a seed of art was in me since birth, and I have been…
The Effect on Art Institutions Post-Pandemic: An Indian Perspective by Zoya Siddiqui
The pandemic has profoundly transformed art institutions globally, with Indian institutions undergoing significant digital adaptation. In India, the pandemic accelerated the shift towards online platforms, enhancing accessibility and engagement for artists and audiences. One notable example is the National Gallery…
Jyoti Bhatt as the recipient of the ‘Balkrishna Doshi: Guru Ratna Award’ 2024 by Zoya Siddiqui
Vastu Shilpa Foundation announces Professor Jyoti Bhatt as the recipient of the ‘Balkrishna Doshi: Guru Ratna Award 2024, recognising his exceptional contributions to visual arts and fine arts education. Vastu Shilpa Foundation was established in 1978 as a public charitable…
Shakti: Fair and Fierce
Curated by Sushma K. Bahl at NGMA by Gaurav Kumar In the enchanting realm of art, where narratives were woven, histories recounted, and voices echoed through canvas and sculpture alike, the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) in collaboration with the…
Ashvita’s Partners with Artix 3.0, India’s First Hotel Art Fair
30th August–1st September, 202411.30 AM–8.30 PM #Room 343 | The Claridges, New Delhi 110011 Ashvita’s is excited to announce its collaboration with Artix 3.0, taking place from August 30th to September 1st, 2024, at The Claridges, New Delhi. This event…
Past in Perspective- Printmaking Practices in India
Akar Prakar, KolkataP-238, Hindustan Park Opening Preview: Thursday, 22nd August, 2024 | 6 – 8 pm Exhibition Dates: 23rd August – 28th September 2024 Monday to Saturday, 2-7p.m. The history of modern printmaking in the country dates back to the…
ASHWANI KUMAR PRESENTS “SHADOWS AND LIGHT” THAT UNVEILS INDIA’S EVOLVING LANDSCAPES AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE, DELHI
An Art Exhibition Exploring the Interplay of Tradition and Modernity Through Masterful Use of Light and Shadow New Delhi, India – Alliance Française is proud to host “Shadows and Light,” a captivating art exhibition by the distinguished artist Ashwani Kumar,…
Joana Vasconcelos/MAAT, Lisbon Readymade Love by Rajesh Punj
Walk the length and breadth of Lisbon, and you will likely see the works of Joana Vasconcelos, as these beacons of creativity appear more relevant to the city than so many of the more obvious sites. Over twenty years on,…
International
Manal AlDowayan- Battle Cry By Jahel Sanzsalazar Joost van den Vondel, a 17th-century Dutch playwright and poet, insisted “One woman is stronger than a thousand men”, and the Saudi artist Manal AlDowayan embodies it with eloquence and effectiveness. A spirited artist…
Smiling Bronze
On the Open Road: A Conversation with K.S. Radhakrishnan on the occasion of his Retrospective Journey Through 50 Years of Sculptural Excellence at Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House By Gaurav Kumar Sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan’s first-ever inaugural retrospective, titled “On…
Cover Story
LOVE, VOLTAIRE, AND ENLIGHTENMENT – AMIT MUKHOPADHYAY What is Love? From Plato to the contemporary French Philosopher Alain Badiou, every writer, philosopher, politician, civil rights activist, and scientist has tried to define love. Phaedrus, the ancient philosopher claimed that love…
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Dhruva Mistry in conversation with Sumati Gangopadhyaya Sumati Gangopadhyaya (SG): Do you recall your earliest love for art forms? Can you elaborate? Dhruva Mistry (DM): At home, my mother made naïve drawings on the floor to keep us children busy….
Art Inundated with Metaphors—’The realm of manifestation’-a retrospective show of CS Krishna Setty
“To see is all that matters”- William Blake Krishna Setty’s art is a reflection of personal idiom from his own imaginary gallery, a pictorial language that specifies a modernist aspiration for individuality and innovative distinction. ‘The realm of manifestation’-a retrospective…
Exhibition Review: ‘Kalavriksh’ – A Journey through Artistic Pedagogy by Gaurav Kumar
The ‘Kalavriksh’ exhibition, a captivating journey through the realms of artistic pedagogy, unfolded at the Rabindra Bhawan Gallery, Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi, from January 1 to January 15, 2024. Hosted by the esteemed faculty of the College of Art, New…
Vādya, Folk & Tribal, and Classical Musical Instruments by Uma Prakash
As a tribute to the traditional and classical music instruments, an ingenious exhibition titledVādya consisting of Folk, Tribal, and Classical musical instruments from all over India was curated by Ms Nidhi, Deputy Director, Crafts Museum, presented by MATI-Management of Art…
M.F. Hussain: A Stored Odyssey Through Arts and Time by Sneha Gautam
Maqbool Fida Husain, an artistic luminary whose name resonates through the corridors of Indian art history, emerged from the temple town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, on September 17, 1915. Little did the town foresee that within its sacred embrace, a creative…
Museum of Goa by Uma Prakash
In the heart of the wonderful coastal Goa with miles of sun, sand, and sea, the Museum of Goa is a cultural Mecca. Artist Dr. Subodh Kerkar created this private contemporary art space in 2015. The acronym for the Museum…
Noor Riyadh, November 2023 Harper’s Bazaar Saudi Jerome Sans, Infrastructure of Light by Rajesh Punj
French sociologist and philosopher Jean Baudrillard coined the phrase ‘everything will become infrastructure bathed in artificial light and energy’, which offers so much to explain the ambitions of Noor Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s festival of light. In a country, a capital,…
Hues & Scapes- Solo Exhibition by Nupur Kundu, Preview by Gaurav Kumar
Hues & Scapes – Solo Exhibition by Nupur Kundu Presented by Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi Preview – 3rd March 2024 at 6 pm Curated by – Mr. Uday Jain, Director of Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi Venue: Bikaner House,…
Resplendence of Janamsakhis in Sikh Miniature Art by Shivangi Naithani Devrani
Traditional Indian painting is incredibly diverse incorporating traditions, cultures, philosophies, and values. Within this tapestry of art, one style that truly captivates with its beauty and poetic expression is the renowned ‘Miniature Painting’. The tradition of painting, in India originated…
Justin Imam, A Luminary in the Realm of Tribal Art and Culture Preservation
Justin Imam, a luminary in the realm of tribal art and culture preservation, breathed his last on January 13, 2024, in Hazaribag, Jharkhand. A passionate advocate for Jharkhand’s traditional Sohrai and Khovar art forms, Justin’s legacy is etched in his…
Broken (Dalit Lives) by Gaurav Kumar
An Exhibition of Photography by Asha Thadani 23rd November -7th January 2024 Curator- Mohan Vijayaraghavan India Habitat Centre, Central Atrium, Lodhi Road New Delhi -3 The two most significant photographic exhibitions currently on display in the capital are one by…
Material to spiritual : The practice of Jirnoddhara in Temples, Essay by Apurva Sinha
“Beholding the divinity for the first time is like glimpsing the very essence of beauty and grace, an encounter that fills the soul with wonder and reverence.” As the vibrant hues of temple festivities unfurled, a multitude of devotees found…
Kyungwoo Chun’s Songs Without Lyrics by Manashri Pai Dukle
Kyungwoo Chun, born in 1969 in Seoul has been primarily working with photography and interactive performances involving his audience as his mediums. He is professor of photography at Chung-Ang University in Korea and is globally recognised for his blurry effusions…
Documenta, Globalization, and Multiculturalism by Rahul Dev
Why is documenta considered to be the most cutting-edge exhibition in the world of contemporary art practices? How was it started and in which direction it is leading? How does it affect the global art practices? We have a number…
A Trailblazer in the World of Art Curation An Interview with Rakhi Sarkar
Rakhi Sarkar is indeed a well-known figure in the art world, Rakhi Sarkar is a name synonymous with the promotion of art and culture in Kolkata, India, and beyond. As the eminent art curator and Director of the Centre of…
