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Ram Singh Urveti’s ‘Another Master’ Reciprocates The Fantasy of Gond Art

If the experience is as bewitching as Ojas Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Another Master’, nobody would want to miss out on the opportunity to bask in the spiritual impact of Gond art. Anubhav Nath the curatorial director of Ojas Art is presenting a solo exhibition by Ram Singh Urveti of Pradhan Gond Tribe that reminisces […]

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Kaarawaan and Other Works: Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s Anecdote of History and Memory

The eminent artist Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s solo show, Kaarawaan and Other Stories is displayed at Vadehra Art Gallery. This is Sheikh’s first significant exhibition in New Delhi in thirteen years. Bikaner House will host the exhibition from February 19 to March 12, 2024. Gulammohammed Sheikh’s work is based on an in-depth investigation of myths, cultural

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Gandhi in Artistic Representation: Recent Works of Adarsh Baji as a Departure from his Contemporaries

A lean, old, bald man clothed in a white dhoti, wearing round glasses and holding a cane stick. We have all come across this iconic representation at some point. As simple and mundane as it may sound, this image of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, has stayed in our visual memories for

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From Shadows to Light: Recuperative Strategies in Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s exhibition Shadow Circus

Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s powerful exhibition Shadow Circus can be described as a memorialising project that throws much-needed light on a lesser-known episode from the history of Tibet, a nation that has witnessed systemic colonisation over the past seven decades. Through the use of archival material, it documents the intrepid resistance put up by

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Dreaming Animals: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Neeraj Bakshi

“Dreaming Animals: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Neeraj Bakshi” is an intriguing exploration of intimacy and intricacy within small-scale formats. Neeraj Bakshi’s masterful creations redefine conventional perceptions of beauty and artistic expression. To know more about the exhibition dates and venue read on. Bakshi’s artwork transcends mere aesthetic appeal, inviting viewers into a world

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Raza Foundation Strikes Again With Never-Before-Seen Forms and Figures At Yuva Sumbhava

Just as nobody can tame the ocean waves, the Raza Foundation has unleashed a splendid show featuring the talents, creativity, and ingenuity of Indian sculptors. As part of Raza 102, celebrated sculptor Robin David curated the show, choosing 20 artists; all under forty, from around the country to present their prowess and mastery over the

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The Evolution Of The Indian Lifestyle: Jyoti Bhatt’s Decades-Long ‘Revisitations’ Narrate The Journey

Modernist painter and print-maker Jyoti Bhatt marches into the gates of the Vadehra Art Gallery with his much-awaited solo exhibition titled ‘Revisitations’ at our modern gallery space, on view from 30 January to 6 March 2024. In this exhibition, Bhatt revisits his oeuvre across two decades and presents various works exploring quotidian and conventional Indian

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Sunil Gupta Turns Back Time; Showcases Queer Rights in 1980s London

If you consider yourself a vanguard of queer rights and have a passion for photography, the newest exhibition at the Vadehra Art Gallery will be your Mecca. The gallery unveils a special project by Indo–Canadian, London-based photographer Sunil Gupta titled ‘Come Out.’ The never-before-exhibited series of black-and-white photographs shot in London from 1985 to 1995

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Does The Past Haunt and The Future Bestow? Zaam Arif’s ‘Waking Dream’ Has The Answer

A new exhibition is in town at the Vadehra Art Gallery. The gallery opens its door to the Houston-based Pakistani artist Zaam Arif, who is presenting his first solo exhibition in India titled ‘Waking Dream.’ On view till 1 March 2024, the show features a comprehensive suite of 12 small and large-scale oil paintings, offering

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Art, Technology, and Quantum Field Converge in Jayesh Sachdev’s ‘Utopian Dystopia’ at Bikaner House, New Delhi

“Utopian Dystopia” at Bikaner House, New Delhi is a unique exhibition; it’s a journey into the domain of imagination, technology, and quantum exploration led by Jayesh Sachdev. Exhibition Advisor Shahzada Khurram, who is recognised for his promotion of art that balances tradition with innovation, has played a crucial role in overseeing this exhibition. Notably, Khurram

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