Those in the market sometimes forget that the goods are a means and not an end. The end is feeling. Of happiness, of satisfaction, or even of keeping-up with the Joneses. In the art world goods and feelings converge in many strange and counter-intuitive ways.
Here are a few artworks and reasons to create that cosy spot in our homes, where we can have the right “us” time. Creating a nurturing and calming environment helps relax and de-stress from the chaos of the outer world.
Sarah Winchester, wife of William Wirt Winchester who popularized the ‘repeating rifle’, built a sprawling mansion with no blueprint, in order to escape the ghosts of her past.
by P Abigail Sadhana Rao
Some art forms survive trends. Others survive generations.
Indian folk art has done both.
Long before the contemporary art market began...
Forget Ayurveda or Yoga, did you know about the healing power of Art? Most of us are completely unaware that creating or even looking at art can be very beneficial to the mind and body. Art is very versatile and can influence us in different ways. The key point here being ‘influence’. Creating art for your own satisfaction has its benefits to both your mind and body. We mostly spend our days rushing around.
From the outside, it is a simple bed of tar and grease laid with the help of a road roller. But, give it a little thought and you will see millions of stories being engraved on the ground with each coat of the tar.
Amrita Sher-Gil, a Hungarian-Indian painter, was a trailblazer in 20th-century art, hailed as one of its foremost avant-garde women artists. Recognized for her mastery from a young age, she garnered acclaim with works like "Young Girls" at 19. Sher-Gil's global travels, including stints in Turkey, France, and India, informed her unique style, blending precolonial Indian art with contemporary influences. Her legacy, akin to Bengal Renaissance luminaries, extends beyond painting, encompassing literature and music, despite initial underappreciation during her lifetime.
Indian cities have a rhythm — a unique pulse that beats through their narrow lanes, historic monuments, festivals, and people. From Mumbai’s restless energy...
What does sisterhood look like through the eyes of an artist? From quiet companionship and shared laughter to cultural belonging and collective resilience, explore how five Indian artists portray the many dimensions of relationships between women.
Discover the beauty of women finding connection, joy and strength in one another.
Women Artists Leading the Indian Art Market
For a long time, conversations about Indian art history seemed to circle around the same familiar names. Women...
Through themes of forced displacement, the unseen sacrifices of farmers and the divisions that perpetuate human conflict, explore how contemporary Indian artists use their work to question social inequalities, challenge familiar narratives and reveal the uncomfortable truths behind everyday life.. Because sometimes, the purpose of art is not to comfort us, but to make us look closer.
This Diwali, why not break away from the ordinary and explore the extraordinary world of art gifting? Mojarto, your trusted e-commerce art platform, brings you the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with these exquisite Diwali gift ideas.
Gen Z is reshaping art collecting through independent research, personal taste, and an unexpected preference for privacy. Explore the statistics behind a generation redefining what it means to own art.
