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The passing of Ratilal Kansodariya marks the end of an era for the art community of Gujarat and beyond. An accomplished sculptor, former Principal of C.N. College of Fine Arts, mentor, and an unwavering supporter of artists, Ratilalbhai leaves behind a legacy built not only through bronze and metal but through kindness, encouragement, and a […]
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Imagine someone standing in front of a painting that is worth more than many houses. The room is quiet, and people look at each other more than at the painting. Why would a ultra-rich choose paintings over real estate, gold, stocks, or crypto? We grow up seeing our grandparents buy land or gold because those
Beyond Wealth: Why the Ultra-Rich Are Investing in Art Read More »
Satyaranjan Das’ latest presentation, The Farmer’s Voice, currently on view at Third Roast in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, brings into focus the shifting relationship between land, memory, and urban expansion. Running until 19 June, the exhibition unfolds within an intimate studio setting, inviting audiences to participate in the evolving work. Rooted in his upbringing in a village
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Kushal Ray’s journey into photography is as unconventional as it is compelling. Born in Kolkata in 1960, he began his career as a sports journalist at The Telegraph before turning to photography full-time in the early 1990s. Self-taught yet deeply informed by observation and empathy, he quickly developed a visual vocabulary that diverged from prevailing
An ongoing exhibition by Neekoee Foundation and 079 Stories brings renewed attention to one of Bengal’s most compelling theatrical legacies through a photographic series by Naveen Kishore. Titled Green Room of the Goddess: The Chapal Bhaduri Story, the show presents a portfolio of 17 photographs that document the life and performance of Chapal Bhaduri, once celebrated
Performing the Goddess: Chapal Bhaduri Through Naveen Kishore’s Eye Read More »
The modern gaze encompasses a peculiar arrogance as we look back at the past. We view history as a linear narrative of progress; a transition from the primitive to the sophisticated or from puritanical ideology to liberal beliefs. However, a closer inspection of visual and literary archives from the Indian subcontinent reveals that the past
Queer Intimacies in Mughal Miniature Art Read More »
Parallels of Perception, an ongoing group exhibition by The Quartz Collective, is on view from 8 to 15 June 2026 at Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi. The show features artists Nitasha Jaini, Gitanjali Kashyap, Ritu Aggarwal, Ritu Singh Panday, and Shikha Gupta, and is curated by Georgina Maddox. The exhibition brings together
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Indigenous Accents, a new solo exhibition by Raj Kishore Gupta in New Delhi, transforms indigenous visual traditions into intimate works on live-edge wood and resin. About the exhibition Indigenous Accents, curated by Uma Nair, opens at LTC, Bikaner House, with a preview on 2 July 2026 and runs from 2–6 July 2026. Created during the
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‘Panchadhara’ brings together the works of five artists from different regions of India- Dilip Kumar Sasmal, Soumendra Sarkar, and Shashwati Sarkar from Kolkata, Pradip Kumar Jha from Mumbai and Anushree Kayal from Bengaluru at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore. Through paintings and prints, the exhibition unfolds as a confluence of diverse artistic voices, each rooted in
Panchadhara: Traversing Distinct Artistic Terrains Read More »
Gallerie Splash will present Grammar of Seeing, a major retrospective of Ratan Parimoo’s abstract phase, curated by Satyajit Dave, at Bikaner House’s Centre for Contemporary Art in New Delhi from June 12 to June 16, 2026. The show brings together paintings, prints, drawings, collages, works on paper, and archival material to trace Parimoo’s artistic evolution and
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