Witness the creation of India’s most decorative elephant at Rajaji National Park. Painted by international artists Senkoe and Valentina Pinci this mural was made at one of the most challenging spot, a lone wall on a hill!
FRIN/GE, on view at the Vadehra Art Gallery in New Delhi till January 1, 2021, is where curator Shaleen Wadhwana’s modern approach illuminates darker pastures under a hopeful microscope. Running wild at the Vadehra Art Gallery, Delhi till January 1, 2021, a highly symbolic title brings together a host of artists who commemorate a post-COVID exposition with artworks ranging from QR animism to an ever-curious simulated interface. Curated by the visionary Shaleen Wadhwana, FRIN/GE is a 3D, hands on experience that is safe and sanitary. An independent arts educator and cultural heritage professional, whose curatorial practice explores meta-narratives in global history and artistic responses to contemporary social issues, with FRIN/GE, Wadhwana successfully brings in her own flair on the subcontinental art scene.
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art is showcasing four exhibitions from 30th January to 30th June with Scripting Time | Memory | Ecology curated by Roobina Karode. The exhibitions, Zarina: A Life in Nine Lines, Across Decades - Borders – Geographies; Line, Beats and Shadows: Ayesha Sultana, Prabhavathi Meppayil, Lala Rukh and Sumakshi Singh and Abstracting Nature: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Jayashree Chakravarty revisits and engages with a gamut of languages of abstraction.
The list of the top 5 artists of India has been dominated by the modernists. They were primarily artists who were part of the Progressive Artists’ Group of India. Although short-lived, the group managed to create a tectonic shift in the colonial art landscape of the country.
The third edition of the Kolkata Street Arts Festival (KSAF) 2020 is scheduled to take place on January 12th Sunday 2020, Hindustan Park Road, Kolkata. The Kolkata Street Arts Festival aims to celebrate and revive the rich culture and heritage of Bengal and provide a platform to all artists, veterans as well as budding, to showcase their talents and creativity. This year the festival is back with its 3rd edition and artist Avanish Trivedi is all set to showcase his art at the festival too.
Forget Ayurveda or Yoga, did you know about the healing power of Art? Most of us are completely unaware that creating or even looking at art can be very beneficial to the mind and body. Art is very versatile and can influence us in different ways. The key point here being ‘influence’. Creating art for your own satisfaction has its benefits to both your mind and body. We mostly spend our days rushing around.
Our Childhood memories remain deeply rooted and etched in all our hearts. Almost every adult longs to return to their childhood. Childhood holds a very pivotal and special place in everybody's life since it was the time when one could feel liberated from the materialistic needs of this world. We walk down the lanes of memories very often to keep in touch with the happy times of our life.
The earliest source of music in India is the Samaveda and it opens with this line: ‘Agna ā yāhi vītaye’ which translates as ‘O Agni, come to the feast’. To a musician, this invitation to Agni, the god of fire, is perhaps a prayer to be touched by fire. To be granted the gift of ‘Duende’.
India is often described through its grand monuments, vibrant festivals, and historic traditions. Yet the real soul of the country quietly unfolds in everyday...
This curation shaped by **Pantone Colour 2026 Cloud Dancer** brings together contemporary artworks defined by soft neutral palettes, minimal compositions, and quiet elegance. Moving away from visual excess, each piece invites stillness and reflection. Through texture, form, and subtle tonal shifts, the collection explores how art can create balance, depth, and a more intentional experience of space.
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.
What makes these emerging artists in India particularly significant is not just their visual language, but their growing presence in galleries, exhibitions, and collector spaces across the country and beyond. As the global spotlight increasingly turns towards contemporary Indian artists, collectors and art enthusiasts are beginning to recognise the value of investing in talent in their nascent years. This curated list of the top ten emerging contemporary artists in India brings together distinctive voices who are shaping the future of Indian contemporary art.
Indian Art Beyond Trends: What Makes an Artwork Timeless
In every generation, certain artworks capture attention for a moment while others quietly build a legacy...
In the dynamic world of contemporary Indian art, a powerful trend is gaining momentum — expressive figurative painting. At Mojarto, we believe this movement...
In times of conflict, art becomes more than expression. It becomes reflection. This essay explores how contemporary artists respond to war, trauma, and political tension, revealing the psychological impact of conflict and the role of art in helping society pause, question, and think critically.
The global art world comes alive through international art fairs that bring together artists, galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from across continents. An international...
