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Astaguru’s ‘Modern Odyssey’ Auction: A Kaleidoscope of Timeless Masterpieces by Indian Art Icons

Introduction Astaguru’s upcoming ‘Modern Odyssey’ Auction (DECEMBER 11 – 12, 2023) is set to showcase an exceptional array of artworks, offering a glimpse into the diverse and dynamic landscape of Indian art over the past decades. The carefully curated catalogue boasts a selection of masterpieces by luminaries who have significantly shaped the narrative of modern […]

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Diverse Canvas Converges into a Unanimous Masterpiece at ‘Art for Amity’.

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things but their inward significance. Aristotle In the modern-day multicultural ethos, while the ‘global village’ has shrunk closer, it has also become a cauldron of conflict. Art has been for ages recognised as the most congenial bridge between differing cultures and civilizations. Aesthetic

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Is Mumbai Ready to Embrace the Global Spotlight with Art Mumbai 2023?

Introduction In a significant stride towards enriching India’s cultural tapestry, the inaugural Art Mumbai is set to take place from November 16-19 at the Mahalakshmi Race Course. Spearheaded by visionaries Minal Vazirani, Dinesh Vazirani, Nakul Dev Chawla, and Conor Macklin, the fair aims to unite India’s premier galleries and artists under one roof. Setting the

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Top Artists To Watch In 2023 Amid The Indian Art Market’s Exponential Growth

Introduction Contemporary artists, through their brilliant works of art, could not just draw collectors’ interest but increase the overall worth of the Indian art market manifold. While art has often been referred to as an ‘alternative’ or ‘non-traditional’ form of investment, the evolution of the Indian art market since the advent of the 21st century

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Amrita Sher-Gil’s “The Story Teller” Takes Center Stage at Saffronart Upcoming Auction

Introduction In the world of Indian art, few names shine as brightly as Amrita Sher-Gil’s. The upcoming Saffronart September Sale, set to take place on September 16, 2023, in Delhi, is generating considerable buzz. Among the 78 works to be auctioned, the coveted cover spot belongs to Amrita Sher-Gil’s masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” painted in

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Gallery Nvya Presents Krishen Khanna’s ‘Bandwallahs’: Capturing Joy and Resilience Through Art

Gallery Nvya opened its latest exhibition, featuring stunning artworks crafted by the renowned artist, Krishen Khanna. The exhibition is called “Bandwallahs.” It’s okay to say that Krishen Khanna used very vibrant colours to represent the happy parts of our lives. After the separation of India and Pakistan, he moved to India and as someone who

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Masters’ Art on Display: Confluence Exhibition at Sridharini Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam

Confluence, a new exhibition including the works by masters, opened recently at Sridharini Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam. The exhibition exhibited the works of great masters, including F.N Souza, Jamini Roy, Krishen Khanna, M.F. Hussain, Satish Gujral, Sakti Burman, and others. Displaying their best of works the exhibition is already attaining eyeballs and creating a buzz

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Hurun India’s Successful Artists’ List: The Top Artist has Made 91 crore in 2023

The renowned Hurun Research Institute has unveiled the much-anticipated India Art List 2023, spotlighting the country’s top 50 most successful living artists. This comprehensive ranking sheds light on the artists’ achievements by evaluating the sales of their artworks through public auctions, spanning the year up to July 31, 2023. The list not only highlights the

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#Throwback2022: A visual record of history – Krishen Khanna Part 2

By Vandana Shukla Khanna’s works deal with a realistic world, the goings on; the play of maya caught in its own momentum, its own web; blurred under its own momentary existence against the eternal march of time. The moments caught on canvas seem to have a rhythm about them, as though, they are flowing over

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#Throwback2022: As an artist, I am not subservient to anybody – Krishen Khanna Part 1

By Vandana Shukla The centrality of visual art is governed by geometrical considerations. But it is the discovery made in the process that underlines its longevity. Krishen Khanna, a self-taught artist, has been engaged in making these discoveries through his entire span of life. His art has come to be celebrated globally for the fresh

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