Artist Harshvardhan Kadam’s creation at the historic Clock Tower in Har Ki Paudi, Haridwar is a beautiful blend of contemporary art with Indian mythology.
Calendar art today is a thing of the bygone era, with just a few genuine patrons. However it has played a significant role in art reaching out to the masses. The late nineteenth and early twentieth century saw a sudden surge in the culture of popular images like those of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, mythological tales, portraits of nationalist leaders and landscapes being created by the artists. These artworks carried a colour saturation which appealed aesthetically to the masses, hence became immensely popular among the folks.
Walk into any upscale home, luxury penthouse, or architect-designed villa, and you're bound to notice one thing: a massive artwork stretching across the main...
Out of war, disillusionment and disorder came a movement unlike any other.
These five artworks reveal how Dadaism mocked certainty and embraced the absurd. Art did not just respond to its time. It exposed the truth beneath it.
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.
There was a time when bold palettes and bursts of colour dominated the art scene. Artists reached for vibrancy, collectors looked for saturation, and...
The Indian folk painting tradition is as old and diverse as the country itself. Folk and tribal arts are a rich legacy which are passed on from one generation to another, and continue as part of our cultural identity.
Figurative art as you all know is a type of art that includes artworks, paintings that have connections with the real world. Artworks belonging to this genre would most probably have a whole lot of references to characters or images from the living space of the world and these paintings would mostly be presentations of human figures and sometimes about animals. A large number of figurative artworks and paintings would deal with the spectacular representation of nature such as the landscapes and seascapes which includes the scenic view of mountains, valleys and oceans.
Memory does not always arrive in words; it lingers as colour, texture, and form. This blog explores how contemporary Indian art translates these fragments into visual language, where abstraction and silence carry emotional depth. Collectors encounter works that resonate beyond aesthetics, creating a quiet, personal connection that unfolds over time.
Why Indian Contemporary Art Is Gaining Global Attention Without Losing Its Roots
There’s a tendency in the art world to describe certain regions as “emerging”...
In a world that’s increasingly uniform—where design trends get recycled, and décor begins to feel mechanically perfect—the unexpected charm of tribal art is making...
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.
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.
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...
