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Icons of Expression: Exploring the Legacy of Iconic Indian Art Masters

Exhibitions / 08/12/2023

A country like India, saturated in spirituality, culture, and tradition, has created some of the world’s most profound artistic creations. Indian art, from the intricate sculptures in old temples to the dazzling colours in traditional paintings, has an ageless element that is felt and relished ubiquitous. In Indian art, a few celebrated figures emerge as […]

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Spiritual Evolution on Canvas: Ginni Singh’s Abstract Masterpieces Illuminate the Beauty of Life

Artists of the Week / 28/11/2023

Born in India’s bustling metropolis of Delhi, visionary artist Ginni Singh is a shining example of artistic talent who has a strong dedication to the field of abstract expression. Her life-changing artistic journey, embodied by an unwavering love of creation, has permanently altered the landscape of modern Indian art. Ginni started her artistic journey in

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Uncomfortable Truths: Curator Sheds Light on Social Inequities in Contemporary Indian Art

Featured, News / 06/10/2023

Introduction Chandreyi Basu, a professor of art and art history at St. Lawrence University, finds herself in a state of discomfort with the exhibit she has curated. Titled “Environment, Health and the Body in Traditional Paintings from Contemporary India,” the showcase at the Brush Art Gallery features the works of 35 contemporary outsider artists from

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AstaGuru’s ‘Present Future’ Contemporary Art Auction Unveiled: A Glimpse into India’s Evolving Art Landscape

Auction, News / 22/09/2023

Introduction AstaGuru Auction House is gearing up to unveil its highly anticipated ‘Present Future’ Contemporary Art Auction, set to take place on September 23-24, 2023. This auction promises to be a visual extravaganza, showcasing over 100 meticulously curated works by some of the most influential contemporary artists. The event not only represents prevailing art trends

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Agency of the Female Nude Figure: The Empowering Oeuvre of Vasundhara Tewari Broota

Artist Profile / 25/07/2023

“To choose a human being as a subject comes naturally, and to choose a woman even more naturally because that’s the form I relate to.” – Vasundhara Tewari Broota. Vasundhara Tewari Broota is an Indian painter born in Kolkata in 1955 and moved to New Delhi when she was fifteen. After an initial stint studying law,

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Subodh Gupta and his world of steel utensils

Columns / 10/03/2023

Krispin Joseph Subodh Gupta is one of the most remarkable names in contemporary Indian art. He is a multimedia artist who boasts an extensive repertoire of performance pieces, photographs, collages, paintings, sculptures, and installations. Subodh specialises in installations, which primarily use utensils and common kitchen items. The artist loves focusing on multi-dimensional spectacles, portraying the

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S Harshvardhan’s Poems on Canvas

News / 22/02/2023

Ved Prakash Bhardwaj S Harshvardhan, who has taken a different approach to abstraction in contemporary Indian art, currently has a solo exhibition titled Serene i.e. calm or Nirmal at Art Alive Gallery in Delhi. The title is taken from Thomas Gray’s poem Elegy in a Country Churchyard: Full many a gem of purest ray serene

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The Transformative Power of S.H.Raza’s Art

Featured, On This Day / 22/02/2023

Abhishek Kumar February 22, ON THIS DAY Everyone sees for himself, the artist also sees for himself. Others see where ideas coincide, or whether they agree or disagree. There is no binding, no forcing of things. It has to be a free association of ideas. S.H. Raza Syed Haider Raza, popularly known as S.H. Raza,

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The Abstract Juxtaposition of Colours in Prabhakar Kolte’s Art

News / 09/02/2023

Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Prabhakar Kolte’s solo exhibition opens on 7th February at TAG Art Gallery, Delhi, and is titled “Discovered Poetry”. He is a major signature of contemporary Indian art. The experiments he did with art in the initial period are remembered even today. He is considered the most important abstract painter today. The intellectuality

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The legacy of the Baroda School and the contribution of women artists

News / 06/02/2023

Ved Prakash Bhardwaj A major exhibition, Mycelial Legacies, is being organized by Anant Art Gallery at Bikaner House, Delhi. The exhibition will be on view till February 12. This exhibition is perhaps the first of its kind which brings together 30 women artists affiliated with the art department of MS University Baroda in the world

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