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.
Peace is an aspect that is necessary for everyone and everywhere in the world. It is a universal concept that improves brotherhood and harmony and vice versa.
Delhi based artist Dhara Mehrotra’s solo art installation 'Through Clusters & Networks... is the product of the Artist-in-Residence outreach program at NCBS-TIFR, and offers a closer look at how fungi and plants communicate with each other via a “Wood Wide Web”
National Centre of Biological Sciences (NCBS) encourages collaboration at every level and the artist-in-residence outreach program was also in alignment with varying expressions of science. The program brings on board artists who work closely with ‘Principal Investigators’ and their labs to translate the science into art.
Throughout the annals of time, the enigmatic allure of Lord Buddha paintings has captivated hearts, renowned for their hermetic capacity to evoke sensations of bliss, beckon the tides of prosperity, and herald the arrival of wealth. Their timeless appeal transcends the delineations of religious creeds, beckoning to all who aspire to unlock the gates of fortune and serenity.
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.
Women have obtained a predominant place in art in India, not as artists, but as themes and symbols. Women in the art are seen as grace, elegance, divinity, and curvaceous themes.
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.
An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his language.
Homes are supposed to be a safe haven from the frenetic hubbubs of everyday life. Strangely so, bare walls can have subtle negating effects on your psyche, let art change the way your homes make your feel.
In the shifting landscape of Indian art, abstraction has emerged as a powerful visual language for interpreting lived experiences that are often complex, layered,...
Indian art has always been deeply connected to storytelling. From temple murals and miniature paintings to folk traditions passed down through generations, stories have...
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.
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...
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...
