The heavy presence of The Progressive Movement continues to live in and colour the minds of each of us in the art world in India. And it is usually presumed that while the legacy lives on, the artists have all gone.  Thus, it is all the more interesting than the one remaining artist of that set, Manohar Mhatre, now 89, is still living and practicing. Chosen to have long self-marginalized himself, he is finally showing his works in a retrospective solo after decades!

Story telling, at its root, is a narrative of a person; a stage in their life or an event becomes an inspiration and leads to a creation of something new. Each stage tells a distinctive story, those staple experiences we all have and the dreams that change with times and each stage. It brings up Shakespeare’s poem about the seven ages of life and how the world is a stage and we are mere characters. As we grow, the clothes change, and we adorn ourselves with newer robes. These images capture the story of a person’s growth and the changing view point. 

Printmaking is an art that involves a blend of highly technical skill and artistic vision. The centuries-old technique is in a continuous process of evolution with time, technology and ideas.

On April 15, 2024, World Art Day, we gather under the banner of "A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community through Art." This theme encapsulates the essence of creativity's transformative power. At Mojarto, we believe that art has the power to inspire, uplift, and transform lives. Embark on a journey of creativity, expression, and discovery with Mojarto.

The largest sports meet on Earth may have concluded with spectacular wins and wonderstruck fireworks, but an equally impressive event is capturing the activity in a canvas with vivid, mind-blowing hues.

India is a land of rich cultural heritage, and one of its most vibrant expressions lies in its diverse handloom traditions. Every National Handloom...

Each day as we step out of the house, we see so many things. It could be something systematic like children going to school or extremely mundane like cars, bikes and vehicles.

Any idea who are the movers and shakers of the art world…the influential players who have the power to turn around this vibrant industry?

IN SCHOOL, I REMEMBER IT WAS KABIR who was the easiest among the poets that lived inside our Hindi textbook. There was this directness, this familiar angst in his words that spoke to us like truths spoken by the class back-bencher. Because the backbencher knew stuff. The backbencher saw stuff that even teachers didn’t.

Watercolour painting is a popular medium both among professional as well as amateur artists. It offers you a large plethora of creative possibilities and it’s quite easy to use. Here’s an insight into some of the popular techniques that you too could try out.