‘Fragmented Life’, the online exhibition organised by Emami Art, that is on view till August 31, paints a picture of privilege as it unpacks the turmoil faced by migrant workers in pandemic.
Sonal Varshneya’s first ever tryst with watercolours and her first ever virtual solo show ‘Jo Jahan Hein Wahin Rahe’ is a fitting illustration of the hope that we must keep in these uncertain times.  Sonal Varshneya’s first ever watercolour series ‘Jo Jahan Hein Wahin Rahe’ is a poignant venture into the depiction of the strangeness of our isolation.
THERE IS NO OTHER INDIAN ARTIST whose work has branched out in so many different directions as has M.F Husain’s. If artists were trees, Husain would be the Banyan that grows and grows till it becomes its own forest, its own eco-system with roots and trunks indistinguishable from each other.
Every Indian’s childhood is marked with certain notions which are relatable in every aspect and one among those is the myths and old folk tales. Artist Basuki Dasgupta takes these folk tales, along with his precious childhood memories, and adds a modern touch to them in his artwork.
From the outside, it is a simple bed of tar and grease laid with the help of a road roller. But, give it a little thought and you will see millions of stories being engraved on the ground with each coat of the tar.
Scientific representations in art is very unique and also is very rarely seen. Two genres that are so starkly divided in popular culture are art and science. Art is seen as a creative pursuit that is philosophical and emotional, while science is seen as logical, built on figures and data. However, at the heart of every groundbreaking invention is the passionate consummation of art and science. The best ideas come when creative thought and informed knowledge overlap. It is here, at this crossing of boundaries, of ideologies and beliefs that true genius lies.
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.
Gagan Singh’s humour and observations grace our screens through Chatterjee and Lal’s virtual show ‘Drawings made during lockdown 2020’. Battling our inner demons and other distractions seem to be at the forefront of our attentions, while our minds rage between moods. The power of ready observation and a lack of schedule seems to teeter over that fine balance between sanity and insanity. The easiest way, perhaps, to describe our inner turmoil is through the opposite of all that we consider chaos - nature and beauty. We could go even a step further, by writing or drawing in our present aggregations in a diary of sorts, which is in effect, how artist Gagan Singh finds his visual voice.
Every year on March 8, people around the world remember and celebrate the contribution and achievements of women throughout history and across cultures. Historically, they have often been excluded from the art world, and their contributions have been overlooked or undervalued. Nonetheless, women have resiliently used art to tell their stories, and challenge the status quo. They have continued to create and innovate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of art.
By the early twentieth century, urban representation fractured dramatically. With Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, the city was broken into planes, angles, and intersecting geometries. Today, abstract cityscapes stand at a compelling intersection of history and immediacy.
For decades, paintings held centre stage in Indian art collections. Oils, acrylics, watercolours and miniatures formed the backbone of personal and institutional collections alike....
Temples are significant in Hindu iconography, embodying profound symbolism that transcends mere architectural beauty. Incidentally, they have also been a popular subject in paintings throughout history. Mojarto beckons art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the masterful brushstrokes of artists whose works transcend borders and intricately bind them to the very soul of places these temples are built on— a realm steeped in cultural profundity and elegance.
There was a time when bold palettes and bursts of colour dominated the art scene. Artists reached for vibrancy, collectors looked for saturation, and...
Curated art allows spaces to speak with purpose. Whether it is a new home, a freshly set up office, or a space waiting to be reimagined, art plays a quiet but powerful role in shaping how we live, work, and rest.
