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.
India’s culture truly reflects its rich, cultural and natural heritage, which are a testimony to its invaluable treasures. The cultural sites are a repository of archetypal diversity and artistic excellence.
WHAT CAN BE READ can also be seen. What can be seen can also be felt. What can be felt can also be absented deliberately to let the imagination fill in the gaps. This kind of wizardry comes only to a few artists. My saying this in no way suggests some kind of a natural gift or an inborn genius.
Walk into any upscale home, luxury penthouse, or architect-designed villa, and you're bound to notice one thing: a massive artwork stretching across the main...
Doodles though usually considered as the absent-minded scribbles hold a much deeper meaning. They are reflections of one’s free-flowing creative expression. Here are some artists who are taking this simple style of expression to a different level with their art.
Whether you are an emerging artist or a professional artist, it’s very important to create a portfolio of your own. Now, what really is an artist’s portfolio? It’s in essence a showcase of your best work which will reflect your style or method of work. Do include drawings, paintings, digitalmedia, printmaking, sculptures, mixed media, or other mediums that you have worked with. Ensure you have both black and white pieces and also a full range of color. Traditionally, an artist’s portfolio was a physically created one but today there are online portfolios as well which helps one share it with a larger audience. It’s suggested to have both a physical portfolio and an online portfolio too.
Explore Indian street paintings that capture the quiet rhythms of everyday life, where vendors, fleeting moments, and lived experiences come into focus. These works by contemporary Indian artists reveal what often goes unnoticed, transforming ordinary scenes into lasting visual narratives. Rooted in memory and movement, each piece reflects a deeper connection to the spaces and people that shape daily life.
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.
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,...
There is insurmountable beauty in the way a myriad of colours and smooth brushstrokes find their way onto the canvas in careful texturing and splatter. That's impressionist art; and one can only attempt to understand its brilliance. These selected, modern artworks are a benchmark in Indian impressionism and take its stand in respect for the era and hope of taking it forward, to educate and appreciate.
Modern artists often experiment with abstraction, exaggeration, or unconventional materials to challenge traditional representations, infusing flowers with a fresh, contemporary voice in the ongoing artistic dialogue. Sunflowers, with their striking golden hues and remarkable heliotropic behaviour—turning their faces towards the sun—captured the imagination of painters. Let us delve into a sun-flowery exploration of artworks by artists on Mojarto.
For centuries, India’s artistic landscape has been shaped by women. Sometimes they appeared on canvas as symbols of grace or idealised beauty. Sometimes they...
Abstract Minimalism is a style that has gained popularity in recent years. This approach to art emphasises simplicity and restraint. Beyond its visual appeal, abstract minimalist art brings a serene atmosphere and tactile experience to living spaces.
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.