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Revolutionary Nature of Modernism in Art: A Journey Beyond Tradition

Do You Know? / 02/03/2024

A seismic change shook the art world throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The old certainties of tradition and formality gave way to a sincere yearning for experimentation and invention during this time of significant change. A radical reinvention of artistic expression, known as Modernism, was introduced during this period, and it is […]

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India’s Rich Art Heritage on Display in Oman’s National Museum

News / 30/10/2023

Introduction The National Museum of Oman has become a global hub for art enthusiasts and tourists, thanks to its exclusive exhibition, ‘India on Canvas.’ This exhibition showcases a rich tapestry of modern Indian art and has been drawing visitors from around the world. Featuring iconic artists such as Raja Ravi Varma, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy,

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The Fine Art of Selling: Indian Artworks Fetching Record Prices

art market / 09/10/2023

Indian Art has found itself on a high this year. In August, SH Raza’s ‘Gestation’ went for Rs 51.75 crore at Pundole’s Mumbai auction, setting a new record for an Indian artwork. Less than two weeks later, Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ (1937) topped that by fetching a stupendous Rs 61.8 crore at Saffron art’s

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

art market, Featured / 26/09/2023

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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Pundole’s Auction House Sets New Records in Modern Indian Art Sale

art market, Featured / 02/09/2023

Last evening, Pundole’s Auction House made history by achieving the highest sale total for an auction of Modern Indian Art, breaking multiple records in the process. World Auction Record for a Modern Indian Painting Renowned artist S.H. Raza’s masterpiece fetched a staggering 51.75 crore (6.27 million USD), establishing a new world auction record for Modern

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Your Ultimate Guide to Bengal School of Art: Origin, Influence, Significance and Uniqueness

Columns, Featured / 25/07/2023

The Bengal School of Art, also known as the Bengal School of Bengal Renaissance, was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century in Bengal, a region in eastern India that includes present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. This artistic movement played a significant role in revitalising Indian art and promoting a nationalistic

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AstaGuru’s Collectors Choice Auction Reveals Hidden Treasures and Rare Masterpieces of Modern Indian Art

art market news / 13/06/2023

Aditya Sisodia AstaGuru’s upcoming ‘Collectors Choice’ Auction will present a selection of over 200 unique creations by India’s eminent modernists, including M.V. Dhurandhar, Jamini Roy, Rabindranath Tagore, M. F. Husain, Akbar Padamsee, K. H. Ara, Sakti Burman, K. K. Hebbar, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Ganesh Pyne, Satish Gujaral, K.G. Subramanyan, Manu Parekh, Biren De, Thota Vaikuntam, Bhupen

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F. N. Souza: Indian Modern Legend and the other stories of Indian Modernism

Exhibitions / 26/04/2023

Krispin Joseph Modernity and Modern Indian art is an epic discourse that still needs to be appropriately defined. First, we must encounter the diverse nature of Indian artists, their belonging culture, and the taste and aesthetics that merge with them. Most artists follow a unique tone and physique as an identity. One artist created a particular

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Shaping Modern Indian Art: the Postcards of Nandlal Bose

Artist Profile / 01/03/2023

Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Nandlal Bose’s name is prominent among the artists who contributed the most to shaping modern Indian art. At a time when western art had a strong influence on modern art in Bengal, Nandlal Bose differed from the rest and brought an Indian touch to local art. In the beginning, Nandlal only made

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