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Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is …
Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art Read More »
Vandana Shukla Since the time man began to express himself by painting the walls of a cave, humour was used to express what could not be said otherwise; ridicule is used to critique the times. Humour was made pivotal to Indian art by the post-modernists; it was not an invention of the post-modernists though. What …
Saptarshi Ghosh Valentine’s Day— A day of love and a day for lovers. Not just the day, the month of February is the month of love for all the married (and unmarried) couples. Sometimes something click in between two individuals that creates a sense of attraction and admiration for each other, thereby giving rise to …
Saptarshi Ghosh Anju Dodiya and Atul Dodiya Anju Dodiya is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive watercolour paintings layered with symbolism. The self is a recurring theme in Anju’s works. Her practice is informed by a wide range of influences – from Indian and Persian miniature paintings, 17th and 18th century Japanese Ukiyo-e …
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj It is a good sign that many galleries have displayed works by young artists at the India Art Fair 2023. Many of these artists have forged their own identities, while some are just starting their journey. Senior and famous artists usually get priority at art fairs but it is good to see …
From Masters to Emerging Contemporary Artists at India Art Fair 2023 Read More »
JANUARY 20, ON THIS DAY Known as “one of India’s most acclaimed postcolonial artists” and a “leader of the younger generation of artists”, Atul Dodiya is one of the most sought-after contemporary Indian artists today. Married to fellow painter Anju Dodiya, he and lives and works in Mumbai — the city he was born in, …
Bringing realism and sensitivity to art in postcolonial India: Atul Dodiya Read More »
Artist Vasudevan Akkitham weighs in about disruption in the art practice, and whether contemporary art is truly creating a language of its own As a stalwart of Indian art, a celebrated artist and also a teacher of art for many years, Vasudevan Akkitham has a certain clarity of vision when it comes to concepts within …
‘Disruption, destruction go hand in hand for creation’: Vasudevan Akkitham Read More »
