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Exhibitions

Preserving the Ancestral Terracota Crafts of Andretta Village, Himachal Pradesh.

Contemporary artists based in Andretta showcase their practice at the India International Center in its recent and first ever group exhibition. Andretta, a name that sounds foreign, exists in the heart of Himachal Pradesh in India. The town appeared on the artistic and cultural map of Lahore, Delhi, and Punjab in the 1920s when actress […]

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“Windows to the Gods” at The Kalakriti Art Gallery

For its third edition, the Kalakriti Art Gallery explores Divine Narratives An exhibition by Kalakriti Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi brings together two masters–Sachin S Jaltare and Rayana Giridhar Gowd–known for their strengths in figurative visual language and abstract artistry, to showcase mythological epics through a new lens. A Contemporary Approach to Divine Narratives

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Jayaram Giliyal Bhat’s Solo experiments with Climate change and Abstract Expressionism

“If the artist has outer and inner eyes for nature, nature rewards him by giving him inspiration.” – Wassily Kandinsky The Essence of Abstraction Abstraction in painting involves transforming natural scenes into expressive forms that emphasize colour, shape and texture rather than the realistic representation. Bhat’s artworks are a cache of agitated, distorted and fragmented

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Vasanth Rao’s Concept of Spiritualty and Sensousness in Abstract Art 

“The artist must have something to say, for mastery over form is not his goal but rather the adapting of form to its inner meaning.” –Wassily Kandinsky Abstract expressionism in Vasanth Rao’s art involves acknowledging its ability to transcend physical reality and evoke deeper emotional and metaphysical connections. Spirituality profoundly influences his creative process, shaping

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‘SURFACE’- An exhibition celebrating Indian Embroidery

“Surface,” an exhibition held at the heart of Jodhpur’s old walled city, where the sandstone murmurs of an earlier age, invites visitors to celebrate the world of Indian embroideries and surface embellishments.  Jodhpur art events Exhibited at three heritage venues — Achal Niwas, Anoop Singh ki Haveli, and Lakshmi Niwas — curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul,

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Pehchaan: A Stunning Showcase of Forgotten 14th and 15th Century Textiles

The National Museum and the Devi Art Foundation collaborated to bring the Exhibition Pehchaan: Enduring Themes in Indian Textiles, held from 27 January to 23 February 2025, to life. It was a remarkable showcase of enduring Themes in Indian Fabric Design. Pehchaan is not merely an exhibition, it is a celebration of the ever-evolving identity

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‘The Book Project’ Heads Art and Literature Collaborations in India

Contemporary Indian Artists Bring Their Book-Making Skills For Art Viewers in Delhi  The Book Project, curated by Shijo Jacob and presented by Apparao Galleries, explores the multifaceted potential of books as a medium for artistic expression. It features sketchbooks, artists books, and clipboards, each revealing different aspects of the creative process.  Historically the ‘art of

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