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Kaarawaan and Other Works: Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s Anecdote of History and Memory

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The eminent artist Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s solo show, Kaarawaan and Other Stories is displayed at Vadehra Art Gallery. This is Sheikh’s first significant exhibition in New Delhi in thirteen years. Bikaner House will host the exhibition from February 19 to March 12, 2024. Gulammohammed Sheikh’s work is based on an in-depth investigation of myths, cultural […]

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The Evolution Of The Indian Lifestyle: Jyoti Bhatt’s Decades-Long ‘Revisitations’ Narrate The Journey

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Modernist painter and print-maker Jyoti Bhatt marches into the gates of the Vadehra Art Gallery with his much-awaited solo exhibition titled ‘Revisitations’ at our modern gallery space, on view from 30 January to 6 March 2024. In this exhibition, Bhatt revisits his oeuvre across two decades and presents various works exploring quotidian and conventional Indian

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Sunil Gupta Turns Back Time; Showcases Queer Rights in 1980s London

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If you consider yourself a vanguard of queer rights and have a passion for photography, the newest exhibition at the Vadehra Art Gallery will be your Mecca. The gallery unveils a special project by Indo–Canadian, London-based photographer Sunil Gupta titled ‘Come Out.’ The never-before-exhibited series of black-and-white photographs shot in London from 1985 to 1995

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Does The Past Haunt and The Future Bestow? Zaam Arif’s ‘Waking Dream’ Has The Answer

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A new exhibition is in town at the Vadehra Art Gallery. The gallery opens its door to the Houston-based Pakistani artist Zaam Arif, who is presenting his first solo exhibition in India titled ‘Waking Dream.’ On view till 1 March 2024, the show features a comprehensive suite of 12 small and large-scale oil paintings, offering

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Illusion of Merged Spaces in Atul Bhalla’s Works

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The exhibition ‘Auscultation: False Clouds and Real Deluges – I’ at the Vadehra Art Gallery completely captivated many during their visit. Atul Bhalla’s exceptional pieces possess a mesmerizing power that enables spectators to voyage into an unparalleled dimension, where physical and ethereal realms intertwine effortlessly, stirring a profound reaction deep within the recesses of the

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A Retrospective of Sculptures by Ramachandran – A Majestic Fusion of Indian Artisanship and Imagery

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A. Ramachandran is renowned for his vivid paintings that are filled with iconic Indian images, but he has also been quietly creating a parallel universe in the field of sculpture. Through a wonderful show called “Ramachandran: A Retrospective of Sculptures,” the master artist’s sculptures, which were sometimes eclipsed by his paintings, are now receiving the

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Surreal Portrayal of Reality in “On Wings” by Juul Kraijer

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The human mind exhibits great fascination towards various subjects, enabling it to detect objects or occurrences that remain invisible to our visual perception. A great number of people find the human brain incredibly captivating, as it possesses a multitude of incomprehensible secrets. This is something I enjoy about surrealism. By blending practical skills with uninhibited

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India’s Art Market Soars as Mumbai Prepares for Inaugural Art Fair

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FY23 Sets New Records The Indian art market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with FY23 marking a blockbuster year for art auctions. The momentum shows no signs of slowing down in FY24. September saw a historic Sayed Haider Raza painting sale, fetching an astounding Rs 51.75 crore followed by Amrita Sher-Gil’s The Story Teller fetches

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Six Galleries, 50 Artists; Celebrating Un/Known Visual Narration of South Asian Art

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The Delhi Contemporary Art Week brings a new wave of ways of seeing Art. The exhibition showcases the vibrant nature of artists from India and the broader South Asian region, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, at Bikaner House for a week-long programme. At first look, this event displays contemporary Art in different consistencies, philosophies and principles,

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