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Introduction Abir India has established itself as an important platform for upcoming Indian artists, providing them with a special opportunity over the world to showcase their talent and propel their artistic careers. The transformative impact of the annual First Take competition has launched an array of acts to recognition, both national and international. Here are encouraging success stories […]
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Introduction India has seen a boom in platforms that sell original art, which give new and veteran artists new ways to express themselves. Among them, Abir Space stands out as a beacon, providing not merely a marketplace, but a nurturing environment for burgeoning artists. Here, we explore the best platforms for selling original art in India, with
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Fundamentally, a project-induced work of art by Ashish Kumar Maurya, Trees Don’t Eat Their Fruits, was inaugurated on December 23, 2024, by well-known artists Prithvi Soni, Kamal Jain, Anil Naik, Prof. Vishwanath Sable and Prakash Bal Joshi along with art collector Nitin Jadia at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. This solo exhibition speaks for resilience, community,
In Sparsh Rekha (The Tangent Line), Manish Pushkale presents a series of works that play with notions of the tangible and intangible, the remembered and imagined. Pushkale, known for his meditative abstractions, zeroes in on the “in-between” spaces captured in the exhibition title, one where a straight line touches yet never fully meets a curve.
Where Do Memory and Imagination Intersect in Manish Pushkale’s Sparsh Rekha? Read More »
The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), India’s largest multidisciplinary arts event, is set to return for its ninth edition in Panaji, Goa, from December 15 to 22, 2024. This annual festival celebrates a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, craft, and accessibility initiatives. Serendipity Arts Festival Highlights of SAF 2024:
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Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
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Introduction Born in 1997 in Sapi, a small village in Ladakh’s Kargil district, Skarma Sonam Tashi has become a prominent voice in contemporary Indian art. The recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Lalit Kala Akademi Scholarship and the Art for Hope Grant, he is among the 10 winners of Abir India’s First Take 2024.
A nemophilist and an impressionist artist, Suvvro P Basu seamlessly weaves the patience and dynamism of nature in an intricate matrix. Suvvro constructs steps of his artistic path buoyancy across his reverence for nature sweeps up the magnificence of trees and undergrowth while sky might lift him into the dazzling belts of building. Working mostly
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V.S. Gaitonde, India’s most revered abstract painters, creates a unique space in contemporary art through his masterful manipulation of form and colour. His minimalist approach and spiritual undertones create an enigmatic world where form, space, and memory intertwine. His canvases invite viewers into a reflective space, where they must confront their own perceptions and emotions.
What Was Gaitonde Waiting For? For What Hope Did He Create? (Part-3) Read More »
“Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli” is an exploration of Seema Kohli’s four-decade-long artistic journey, which was released by MAP yesterday. Edited by Annapurna Garimella and Sindhura DM, with publication consultancy by Anshika Varma, the book features essays by eleven art writers, including Adwait Singh, Amruta Patil, and Sona Datta. These essays explores