Those in the market sometimes forget that the goods are a means and not an end. The end is feeling. Of happiness, of satisfaction, or even of keeping-up with the Joneses. In the art world goods and feelings converge in many strange and counter-intuitive ways.
Tell people around you that you’re going to start painting and by the time their opinions end, you will have enough matter to write an encyclopaedia.
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.
There’s something deeply calming about standing in front of a landscape painting. Not just looking at it—but truly letting it soak into you. It’s...
Every artwork has a story to tell; similarly, every city has its own unique story for its sojourners, a blend of these two is artistically captured in the series of artworks on Banaras (Varanasi) by different artists.
India, one of the world's most culturally and aesthetically diverse countries, has its fair share of famous markets hidden away in every nook that provides a living for many. However, this nation is rife with peculiarities, and in all its grandeur, you would find yourself pretty enthralled in its markets. They are places where colours, commerce, and culture converge. Let’s dive in and visit five market spaces of India through paintings by contemporary artists in Mojarto.Â
Allow us to introduce you to K. G. Subramanyan, affectionately known as 'Mani da,' a living embodiment of this artistic odyssey. His body of work, a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity, is a canvas where art and activism dance in a spirited tango. Join us on a journey through the chapters of the mastero’s legacy, where art and advocacy paint a vivid portrait of his extraordinary life.
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...
Few cities have inspired artists as deeply as Banaras. Explore how contemporary and traditional artists interpret its iconic ghats, spiritual atmosphere, and timeless beauty through exceptional Banaras paintings on Mojarto.
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.
The Indian art market is moving through an interesting phase. A decade ago, conversations revolved around big names, blue-chip auctions, and singular masterpieces. Today,...
by P Abigail Sadhana Rao
Some art forms survive trends. Others survive generations.
Indian folk art has done both.Â
Long before the contemporary art market began...
In Indian art, a line is never just a boundary. It breathes, pauses, trembles, accelerates, and sometimes even resists control. Across centuries of visual...
This Mother’s Day, discover contemporary artworks that celebrate the tenderness, strength, and emotional presence of mothers through intimate portraits of care, memory, protection, and connection. Thoughtful and deeply personal, they make meaningful gifts that honour the women who shaped our earliest understanding of love, comfort, and belonging.
