Currently on display in his native state of Bihar is the work of renowned Indian modern artist Subodh Gupta. On November 9, 2024, his show, “The Way Home,” debuted at the Patna-based Bihar Museum. In more than thirty years, this is his first significant solo performance in Bihar. His personal journey and the swift changes in Indian society are reflected in the exhibition’s 20 sculptures and a selection of paintings produced between 1999 and 2024. The Hindu
Gupta frequently transforms commonplace items into massive sculptures that make statements on migration, globalisation, and consumer society. Examples of these products include bicycles, tiffin boxes, and stainless steel cooking utensils. This conversation between traditional legacy and modern art is appropriately set against the backdrop of the Bihar Museum, which architect Kenzo Tange created. Lifestyle Asia
The show, which will run until February 15, 2025, will give visitors a thorough understanding of Gupta’s artistic development and his enduring ties to his homeland. The Hindu
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