IN THE RACE FOR FITTING into the ‘isms’ of modern and contemporary art many artists forget that there is a vast gene-pool of ideas within them that they can draw from. Of course, that’s easier said than done. There is really no book that says that this is what an artist must do.

The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has made our recreation loving species fear stepping out of our homes. It has forced us to stay confined to our homes and miss every part of being out —the joy of recreations, get-togethers, markets, and sheer travelling. The pandemic and lockdown have introduced us to many new ideas and perspectives. It has changed many aspects of our lives. The noisy and traffic flooded roads were hushed with new silence. State-sanctioned movements, social distancing, and double masking have become the new normal. The digital world truly proved to be a boon during this pandemic. It kept us connected with our loved ones and the world. 

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

Home is the place where we rush to after a hectic day at work or run about getting ready in the rushed morning hours. It is also a place where we gain a sense of self, rejuvenate, replenish and rejoice.

The global art world comes alive through international art fairs that bring together artists, galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from across continents. An international...

From the muted grace of Rome’s soaked pavements to the glowing bustle of Hyderabad’s streets, these works reveal the poetry of fleeting moments.

There’s something so magical about sunsets. You watch the sun go down, see those beautiful colours in the sky, clouds moving about, it’s a wonderful sight. It’s powerful enough to stop you from whatever that you’re doing, just to watch the colours dancing over you. It’s almost like love at first sight; you just fall in love once you look at it. There is nothing that you would want to change about it. What is fascinating is that, for us humans, a simple act of the sun going down seems so magical. It’s simply nature. We’re all so caught up with our lives that we forget to appreciate the little things that make us happy.

Warli art, born in the 10th century, was practiced by the warli tribes of Maharashtra. India is a vibrant society where colour, noise, dance, and patterns are primary. Decorating homes is not the latest process of the Homo Sapiens, but also our long-forgotten sibling species, homo neanderthals. Drawings and paintings have been imbued with the culture right from the times of neanderthals. Early, humans used drawings to record history and decorate homes. Their penchant for expressing art later developed into different folk art forms with time and refinement.

Shrine Empire is showcasing 'It Was Never Concrete', a solo exhibition of Ayesha Singh, curated by Anushka Rajendran from 22nd August to 22nd September 2019. The exhibition, ‘It was never concrete’ presents new works by Delhi based artist Ayesha Singh in response to the city of Delhi, where the artist currently lives and works. The series of works on view explore how the specific social, political and historical context of the city manifests in its architecture.

Black and white abstract art is timeless, versatile, and deeply expressive. From minimalist strokes to bold expressionism, discover five Mojarto artworks that transform interiors and connect with emotions in their purest form.