In a deeply riveting session with renowned art historian Kavita Singh, Saffronart hoped to shed light on the topic of the depiction of women in Mughal painting. The visuals associated with the Mughal style of painting often bring to mind the regal and intricate illustrations of court life, princely pursuits, royal hunts, battle regalia and more. However, when one looks into the lives of women during this time, the information is minimal due to, of course, their limited depiction and the purdah(or pardah) system.
When is Father’s Day 2025? It’s a question that often pops into our heads amid our busy lives, reminding us just how quickly time passes. For me, Father’s Day isn't something that is celebrated in isolation; rather, it should be celebrated every day. However, this particular day presents us with an opportunity to pause, reflect, and genuinely appreciate all those everyday gestures our fathers make, often silently, in our lives.
In a world of constant stimulation, true stress relief may begin with learning to pause. Art invites us to slow down, look closely and rediscover the experience of attention.
by P Abigail Sadhana Rao
Contemporary women artists in India are reshaping the visual language of modern art through bold expression and deeply personal narratives....
As M F Hussain, one of India's most celebrated artists, once said, "They can put me in a jungle, I can still paint." This statement perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Indian art scene, where artists have been actively engaging in the discipline of art for decades to explore and create art that reflects their minds or society or anything that inspires or disturbs them. The art scene in India is thriving with a diverse range of artists, among the many emerging artists, there are 10 who stand out with their exceptional work and promise to make a big impact in 2023. These artists are gaining recognition for their unique vision, style, and creative ideas, opening up new avenues for Indian art.
Paintings and drawings were the oldest forms known to man to express themselves. They used cave walls and ceilings as a canvas. Cave paintings also referred to as rock paintings, are depictions done on cave or rock walls and ceilings. These paintings usually date back to prehistoric times. It is a type of parietal art that is more than 45,500 years old. Cave paintings found are of three types- petroglyph(carved on the rock surface), pictographs ( painted on the surface), and earth figures (formed on the ground). The oldest type of cave paintings was a mix of hand stencils and simple geometric shapes, which evolved with time and movement.
In the dynamic world of contemporary Indian art, a powerful trend is gaining momentum — expressive figurative painting. At Mojarto, we believe this movement...
In a world of constant stimulation, true stress relief may begin with learning to pause. Art invites us to slow down, look closely and rediscover the experience of attention.
In a world that rarely pauses, art gives us permission to linger. From windows and forests to shared tea, old songs and rooms, these paintings find poetry in the ordinary, inviting us to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty hidden within life’s quietest moments.
Discover Claude Monet inspired paintings on Mojarto, where contemporary Indian artists explore water, flowers, landscapes, light and atmosphere through their own distinctive visual languages. These works reveal how the enduring spirit of Impressionism continues to inspire artists today.
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...
