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When Animals Become Art: Celebrating Indian Wildlife on Canvas

There is something unforgettable about watching an artist bring an animal to life on canvas. A single brushstroke can capture the alertness in a...

Celebrating The Beauty Of Fatherhood Through Art

With Father’s day around the corner, Mojarto is out with a collection of some warm and emotional portrayals of fatherhood. He is our first hero and our first love. He is our icon, role model, protector, provider, playmate, and secret keeper.

When Animals Become Art: Celebrating Indian Wildlife on Canvas

There is something unforgettable about watching an artist bring an animal to life on canvas. A single brushstroke can capture the alertness in a...

#ArtIsEverywhere: The Surprise Poetics of An Election

When Cornelia Parker was made ‘Election Artist’ by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in 2017 it came as a surprise to many ordinary Britons who didn’t know such a post actually existed. The British General Election that year itself was extraordinary because it was a snap poll called by Prime Minister Theresa May three years ahead of schedule.

Jo Jahan Hein Wahin Rahe: Sonal Varshneya’s Visual Treat

Sonal Varshneya’s first ever tryst with watercolours and her first ever virtual solo show ‘Jo Jahan Hein Wahin Rahe’ is a fitting illustration of the hope that we must keep in these uncertain times.  Sonal Varshneya’s first ever watercolour series ‘Jo Jahan Hein Wahin Rahe’ is a poignant venture into the depiction of the strangeness of our isolation.

From Village Walls to Canvas: Folk Inspirations Driving Contemporary Indian Art

Across India, art has always lived close to everyday life. It has appeared on mud walls during harvest season, on the floors of courtyards...

Story-telling In The Age Of Disbelief

Research has shown that the attention span of a GOLDFISH is one second more than that of today’s humans which is at 8 seconds. If we look at the story of the story itself, we will realize that this process of diminishing attention spans started sometime in the 15th century.

Gaudi For The Home

THERE IS A REPLICA OF GAUDI’s ‘warrior chimney’ that I have recently acquired. It is there in my drawing room staring at me. It’s too big to be a fridge-magnet. Too small to be an original.But it’s the same colour and texture as the original at ‘La Pedrera’ in Barcelona, which is why it feels real.

Confluence- Celebrating India- Bangladesh Printmaking

Confluence- Celebrating India- Bangladesh Printmaking on view from 22nd January to 31st January 2020 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Making a beautiful visual connect between cultures across countries and erasing the idea of a border, the show ‘Confluence’ at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

5 Stunning Artworks To Embrace This Ganesh Chaturthi

Mojarto brings you some of the best artworks on Lord Ganesha to embrace this festival of Joy.

Women as Muse and Maker: Changing Representations of Femininity in Indian Art

For centuries, India’s artistic landscape has been shaped by women. Sometimes they appeared on canvas as symbols of grace or idealised beauty. Sometimes they...

The Psychology of Faces: What Portrait Expressions Reveal in Modern Indian Art

“Have you ever looked at a painted face and felt like it was looking back at you?” It’s a strange, almost intimate experience. Not because...

Abstract Minimalism in Art: How Less Creates More Meaning

Abstract Minimalism is a style that has gained popularity in recent years. This approach to art emphasises simplicity and restraint. Beyond its visual appeal, abstract minimalist art brings a serene atmosphere and tactile experience to living spaces.

Seasonal Art Trends: What Collectors Are Buying During Festivals & Weddings

Every year, something magical happens when the festive and wedding seasons begin in India. The markets brighten up, homes get a new glow, and...

Regional Revival: Spotlight on Lesser-Known Tribal and Indigenous Artists from India

India’s art landscape is vast, colourful, and often dominated by familiar names and mainstream forms. Yet, tucked away in villages, hills, and tribal settlements...

Banaras Paintings: Where Light, Memory, and Spirit Meet on Canvas

Few cities have inspired artists as deeply as Banaras. Explore how contemporary and traditional artists interpret its iconic ghats, spiritual atmosphere, and timeless beauty through exceptional Banaras paintings on Mojarto.

Tradition as a Starting Point: How Contemporary Indian Artists Evolve Classical Themes

There is a quiet continuity that runs through Indian art. It does not announce itself loudly, yet it shapes every brushstroke, every form, every...

Before You Buy Art: 10 Thoughtful Things Every Collector Should Know

From understanding artists and mediums to discovering emotional connection and spatial harmony, this guide explores ten thoughtful things every collector should know before purchasing contemporary Indian art.

Why Limited Theme Art Series Are Gaining Popularity Among Indian Collectors

The Indian art market is moving through an interesting phase. A decade ago, conversations revolved around big names, blue-chip auctions, and singular masterpieces. Today,...

Small Details, Big Meaning: Symbolic Elements Hidden in Indian Artworks

There is something quietly powerful about Indian art. It does not always reveal itself at first glance. You may notice a vibrant palette, intricate...