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Affordable Art Decor for your Home

Discover the power of affordable art in infusing cultural and historical significance into your home decor, creating a welcoming and visually captivating atmosphere.

FRIN/GE: Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi

FRIN/GE, on view at the Vadehra Art Gallery in New Delhi till January 1, 2021, is where curator Shaleen Wadhwana’s modern approach illuminates darker pastures under a hopeful microscope. Running wild at the Vadehra Art Gallery, Delhi till January 1, 2021, a highly symbolic title brings together a host of artists who commemorate a post-COVID exposition with artworks ranging from QR animism to an ever-curious simulated interface. Curated by the visionary Shaleen Wadhwana, FRIN/GE is a 3D, hands on experience that is safe and sanitary. An independent arts educator and cultural heritage professional, whose curatorial practice explores meta-narratives in global history and artistic responses to contemporary social issues, with FRIN/GE, Wadhwana successfully brings in her own flair on the subcontinental art scene.

#ArtIsEverywhere : The Importance Of Being Jangarh

IT WAS AN EPIC MOMENT IN 1981, in many ways like that of the shepherd boy David who was pulled out of his daily duty of grazing sheep to be anointed as Israel’s new king.

Exploring Seascape Paintings in Contemporary Art

Seascapes in art offer a window into the human experience and our relationship with nature. Whether through literature, art, or personal experience, the sea remains a timeless source of inspiration and a mirror to the human soul.

EP- 8: Haridwar Mural Project | Bare Wall Of A Giant Well Used As A Canvas For Street Art

Inspired by the abundant positivity that he felt as he came to the banks of River Ganga in Haridwar, artist Rajvardhan Kadam decided to paint the Ganga herself!

4 Artworks That Celebrate The Importance Of Family

Family is the most significant part of our life and we all must realize the importance of family. It makes everything about who we are, both our nature and nurture, come from our family. They become our strength, happiness, and hope. It becomes the anchor of our lives and wins the joys of earth. Here are a few artworks that celebrate the importance and joy of family.

Introduction To Shadow Play

If you remember your childhood art classes, you would realise that one of the first art exercises of the class was to draw a cube or circle and add a shadow to it.

EP-1: Haridwar Mural Project | Transforming The City With Colours

Haridwar is one of the oldest living cities of the world, nestled along the sacred River Ganga. Every day, countless devotees come to this spiritual city to take a holy dip and offer prayers to river Ganga. The Haridwar Mural Project started with the aim of exploring unconventional canvases for public art, like the iconic clock tower in Har ki Pauri, Haridwar.

Cultural Dialogue Through Photography

Let’s delve into the works of five masterful photographers on Mojarto, whose lenses have captured the essence of life in all its profound beauty, complexity, and impermanence.

#ArtIsEverywhere : Watching Origami Unfold

Andy has a book in which he writes down all his blessings. All of them since he was 12. And there are 7904 of them at the beginning of the play. Andy is Anindya Chatterjee, a math teacher who is also the Treasurer of Indian Origami, a nation-wide association of origamists.

Why Contemporary Indian Art Is Becoming More Introspective Than Decorative

For decades, Indian art was often approached as an object of beauty. It was admired for colour, surface, ornamentation, and the sense of cultural...

How Sunflowers Became an Iconic Subject in Art History

Modern artists often experiment with abstraction, exaggeration, or unconventional materials to challenge traditional representations, infusing flowers with a fresh, contemporary voice in the ongoing artistic dialogue. Sunflowers, with their striking golden hues and remarkable heliotropic behaviour—turning their faces towards the sun—captured the imagination of painters. Let us delve into a sun-flowery exploration of artworks by artists on Mojarto. 

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.