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Drawings In Isolation And Reflections Of The Lockdown

Gagan Singh’s humour and observations grace our screens through Chatterjee and Lal’s virtual show ‘Drawings made during lockdown 2020’. Battling our inner demons and other distractions seem to be at the forefront of our attentions, while our minds rage between moods. The power of ready observation and a lack of schedule seems to teeter over that fine balance between sanity and insanity. The easiest way, perhaps, to describe our inner turmoil is through the opposite of all that we consider chaos - nature and beauty. We could go even a step further, by writing or drawing in our present aggregations in a diary of sorts, which is in effect, how artist Gagan Singh finds his visual voice.

Blushing In Cochineal Colour Red

The history of the colour red has been covered many times over – but little has been said on its artistic uses and more modern pigment history. ooking at the colour red is an intense, bold and beautiful experience. When used correctly – the effect is mesmerising and almost, historic. Flags, paint pigments and even revolutions are not bereft of this powerful colour.

Folk Art- The Mesmerising Legacy Of India

Here are some of the most popular and sought after folk arts today. Explore through the pages of Mojarto to decorate your walls with an eclectic manifestation of Indian culture.

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...

Perfect Artworks To Enhance The Beauty Of A Study Room

Decorate your study room with natural elements and images as these biophilic elements bring a natural calmness that makes a space refreshing and increases productivity.

Floral Motifs in Indian Art: From Mughal Paintings to Modern Creations

Floral motifs have been an intrinsic part of Indian paintings, carrying profound cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic significance. From the exquisite floral patterns of Mughal...

Weaving Indian Mythology and Modernity: 10 Things to Know About Anupam Pal

Discover how artist Anupam Pal blends Indian mythology, modern abstraction, and glowing acrylic textures. Very few artists bridge the gap between ancient cultural heritage and modern abstract expressionism quite like Pal. 

How to Find Your Art Taste and Why It Matters

Art can profoundly transform spaces, inspire minds, and tell stories. Whether displayed in homes, offices, or personal galleries, original artwork captures emotions, preserves moments,...

Street Photography For Your Home Decor

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.

Understanding The Eternal Relationship Between Music And Visual Arts

Music and visual arts are intertwined and symbiotic. The symbiosis between the art forms reflects the influence of one medium on the other. One art form gets transformed into the other flawlessly.

Cross-Cultural Fusion: Indian Artists Reimagining Global Styles

Walk into any contemporary art gallery in India today, and you’ll notice something remarkable. The canvases no longer belong to one world or one...

Colour as Emotion: How Indian Painters Build Mood Without Obvious Narratives

There are paintings that tell a story at first glance. You see a figure, a street, a festival, a landscape, and the meaning begins...

Art And Its Psychological Impact On Mental Health

Homes are supposed to be a safe haven from the frenetic hubbubs of everyday life. While we invest the majority of our time in building better lives, we seldom invest in ourselves. In a fast-paced world, very few people deal with stress, loneliness, or self-doubt. Pursuing art has numerous psychological benefits, the most notable of which is that it adds meaningful value to our lives by elevating our mental well-being. Strangely so, bare walls can have subtle negating effects on your psyche, let art change the way your homes make your feel.

How Indian Artists Are Using Abstraction to Express Social Realities

In the shifting landscape of Indian art, abstraction has emerged as a powerful visual language for interpreting lived experiences that are often complex, layered,...

The Rise of Narrative Art: Stories Told Through Modern Indian Canvases

Indian art has always been deeply connected to storytelling. From temple murals and miniature paintings to folk traditions passed down through generations, stories have...

Raksha Bandhan in Indian Art: Celebrating the Bond Between Siblings

Over the centuries, artists have beautifully captured the essence of Raksha Bandhan, illustrating the deep sibling bond through their unique creations. Discover paintings that celebrate the festival and consider them as a unique gift for your siblings.

Why Collectors Are Valuing Artistic Authenticity Over Popular Styles

In a world flooded with fast trends, viral aesthetics, and algorithm-driven taste, something quietly powerful is happening in the art market. Serious collectors are...

How to Buy Art at an Art Fair: Tips for Indian Collectors

An art fair can feel overwhelming within the first ten minutes. Every booth seems to compete for your attention. Paintings cover the walls, sculptures stand...

The Odyssey of Life: 10 Contemporary Indian Artworks Exploring Journeys

Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* evokes the timeless power of journeys. Homer’s epic reminds us that travel is not merely adventure but transformation. Similarly, Indian art offers a rich body of works portraying journeys, exploration, struggle, and the profound changes they bring.

The Role of Memory in Contemporary Indian Paintings

Walk into any serious collection of Contemporary Indian paintings, and you will notice something quietly powerful at work. Beyond colour, form, and surface, there...