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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.

Myths Recast: In Conversation With Basukinath Dasgupta

Every Indian’s childhood is marked with certain notions which are relatable in every aspect and one among those is the myths and old folk tales. Artist Basuki Dasgupta takes these folk tales, along with his precious childhood memories, and adds a modern touch to them in his artwork.

Seeds Are Being Sown: Shrine Empire

A review of the exhibition ‘Seeds are Being Shown’ that is on display at the Shrine Empire Gallery in New Delhi till October 24, 2020. Shrine Empire Gallery, in New Delhi, opened its doors for Seeds are Being Sown, an exhibition curated by Prameya Art Foundation’s Art Scribes awardee Shaunak Mahbubani; this is also one of the first physical exhibitions in the capital since the pandemic. 

The Growing Global Demand: Indian Folk Art Never Goes Out of Style

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...

Check Out These Prints To Know Why Digital Prints Are In Vogue Today

We all love to decorate our living spaces and art is the undoubted best choice for it. An artwork can brighten up the room and fill your home or office with spirit and fervour. Experience the joy of decorating your walls with transcending artworks from Mojarto.

Love Sunsets? Here’s The Best Way To Enjoy Them

No matter which city you belong to, if you feel like watching a wholesome drama, then I suggest you switch off your mobile phones and turn off your computers because no Netflix or Amazon Prime is going to telecast this.

Why Spring Is The Best Season And You Should Paint It!

Don’t you love spring? The chilly winds breezing over damp soil; flowers of every colour at its full bloom; the leaves greener than regular...

5 Exquisite Door Photography To Liven Up Your Space

Door Photography captures not just the art of story-telling but also encapsulates the essence of culture. Doors carry hidden secrets, much like us humans. Such mystery and duality surround them. They can even evoke an array of emotions and feelings that make one wonder and wander off into a state of reflection.

The Imprint of Expression: A Timeline

Ever since the prehistoric era, art was seen as the most convenient media for direct and indirect communication. An expressive code of human genetics; art evolved and soon formed a chronology of cultures in the society and in the history of human evolution. Its journey of expression, birthed in the dark, shadowed atmosphere of cave walls, travelled far and wide till it reached the modern contemporary era.

10 Upcoming Indian Artists to Invest

As we stepped into 2025, Mojarto presents a thoughtfully curated selection of trending artists who are redefining artistic boundaries and infusing fresh perspectives into the creative realm.

Generational Collectors: How Young Indians Differ from Traditional Collectors

Walk into any contemporary art show in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru today, and you’ll sense a quiet shift in the air. The crowd isn’t...

Geometric Art: How Contemporary Artists Turn Shape Into Emotion

From the historic symmetry of traditional yantras to the optical illusions of the modern avant-garde, geometry has always been more than lines and math. Explore how six extraordinary contemporary Indian artists, ncluding masters like S.H. Raza and new design voices like Aarti Sharma, are reimagining shapes to inject soul, spirit, and emotion into your modern home decor.

Nature Beyond Landscapes: Symbolic Interpretations of the Natural World in Indian Art

There is something quietly powerful about the way nature appears in Indian art. It is rarely just a background or a decorative filler. A...

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...