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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 […]
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
Is Mumbai Ready to Embrace the Global Spotlight with Art Mumbai 2023? Read More »
On August 31, an SH Raza acrylic on canvas, titled Gestation (1989), became the most valuable Indian artwork ever sold at an auction. It went for an astounding Rs 51.75 crore, including commissions. The same day, two more records were made. FN Souza’s oil painting, Hunger, fetched Rs 34.5 crore, marking a new pinnacle for the artist,
Prices Rise to Record High As the Scale of Indian Art Burgeons After Covid Read More »
It is a season of records for Indian art. On August 31, SH Raza’s “Gestation” became the most expensive Indian painting sold at an auction. Ten days later, Amrita Sher-Gil broke his record with her 1937 oil on canvas titled “The Story Teller”. The Current State of the Indian Art Market The Indian art market
Young Art Enthusiasts: Global Acknowledgement is Propelling Indian Art Read More »
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
The Fine Art of Selling: Indian Artworks Fetching Record Prices Read More »
Gol Gumbaz is a mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, who ruled Bijapur between 1627 and 1656, and this monument considered as Taj Mahal of South India. Gol Gumbaz is one magnificent edifice that is an excellent example of Deccan Architecture; it is counted among the giant domes, without being supported by pillars, and one of
Gol Gumbaz; Splendid History of a Monument In Raza’s Painting Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Artiana is a hybrid auction house located in the centre of Dubai’s downtown business sector, that holds both online and offline auctions. They offer a reliable and engaging auction platform without limitations and are notorious for customer satisfaction. Artiana is renowned for bringing the thrill of art auctions to a global audience via
South-Asian classical, modern and contemporary art online auction at Artiana Read More »
Anushakti Singh Paris: It was valentines day and the city of romance was abuzz with charms of love. The same evening, art lovers of the city and a few invited guests from across the globe witnessed a grand opening of late Indian artist S.H.Raza’s largest painting exhibition at The Pompidou Museum. Organised by Raza Foundation,
On This Day, July 23 The expansive legacy of Sayed Haider Raza or SH Raza cannot be confined to a single form. And yet, the ‘bindu’ (circle or dot) that he focused on and painted so lovingly for a major phase of his artistic career is an excellent symbol for his oeuvre — it is
In his centenary year, we continue to celebrate the vast legacy of SH Raza Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends