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Abir India, a charitable trust dedicated to nurturing and promoting artistic talent, connects artists with patrons both within India and internationally. Started in 2016 by Ruby Jagrut, an advocate for natural dyes […]
Abir India’s Annual Fest ‘First Take’ Starts November 24th. Read More »
Coming from a very rich background of a tradition that is infringed with vivid and diverse cultural praxes, I have grown to imbibe the huge scope of self-expression that is
Sharing Her Knowledge to Grow New Talents Read More »
\”Problems emerging from our socio-political scenario leading to a questionable system we live in, occupy my thoughts and get reflected in my ideas and works. Many of my subjects are
Sewon Rai\’s dystopian vision of world Read More »
My art is deeply influenced by Hindu religious thought, in which the human body is regarded as a ‘temple’, a sacred space considered as a supreme creation of god,
First Take 2017 Winner Anju Paliwal: Where is she now? Read More »
The glances pause in time to deliberately narrate the depths of life. As life unfolds it slowly shows the known, hidden beyond the unknown. As metaphorical are moments of life
First Take 2019 Winner Keerti Pooja: Where is She now? Read More »
\”Surrounded by domesticated animals most of my life, I have learned to observe and study them closely. My works are heavily influenced by their presence in the fields and grounds
First Take 2021 winner Rutvik Mehta: Where is he now? Read More »
By Vinay Seth Since 2016, Abir has been annually inviting artwork entries from emerging artists from all over India, whereafter the entrants are shortlisted for displaying their works in a
First Take Update, 2022: Eminent Jury expediently selects Finalists for exhibition Read More »
Nothing exemplifies the indomitable nature of art more than its ability to create beauty and inspire thought through every challenge thrown its way. And equally indefatigable is the artist, who
The launch of the winners\’ exhibit for ABIR FIRST TAKE for 2021 was a warm and celebratory event, which heralded the success of the fifth edition amid a guest list
Taking the stage at FIRST TAKE 2021 Read More »
It was a moment of pride for 10 young artists, handpicked from across India, as winners of Abir India’s FIRST TAKE 2021 competition. Chosen out of 122 artists and with
Full of joy and surprise: Listen to what FIRST TAKE 2021 winners have to say! Read More »