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From Domestic Objects to the Red Carpet: Subodh Gupta’s Art at the Met Gala 2026

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The Met Gala 2026 took place on Monday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta emerged as an unexpected highlight there. His sculptures adorned outfits worn by Isha Ambani and Ananya Birla. This drew attention amid the event’s “Fashion Is Art” theme. Mango Sculpture Sparks Social […]

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A Fistful of Sky: Subodh Gupta’s Architecture of Memory at NMACC

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At the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, Subodh Gupta’s A Fistful of Sky is one of the artist’s most expansive exhibitions in India in recent years. Curated by Clare Lilley and on view from 3 April to 17 May 2026, the four-floor presentation brings together new commissions, key works from across Gupta’s career, and immersive

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Subodh Gupta’s ‘The Way Home’ Exhibition Explores Migration and Modernity in His First Solo Show in Bihar in Over 30 Years

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Currently on display in his native state of Bihar is the work of renowned Indian modern artist Subodh Gupta. On November 9, 2024, his show, “The Way Home,” debuted at the Patna-based Bihar Museum. In more than thirty years, this is his first significant solo performance in Bihar. His personal journey and the swift changes

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A Couple Who Makes Us Believe In Love – Bharti Kher and Subodh Gupta

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Saptarshi Ghosh We do compete healthily or unhealthily, sometimes Bharti Kher Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether it is positive affirmations, flowers, or chocolates, partners all around the world show appreciation to their significant others on this day. The day makes us aware of the transformative power of love. Today, at AbirPothi, we

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Subodh Gupta: Critique of Social Order and Everyday Objects

Artist Profile, Columns, Featured /

Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta is well-known for his mixed-media and sculpture installations. Gupta, born in Khagaul, Bihar, India, in 1964, continually explores subjects of daily life, Indian culture, and international affairs in his artwork. He became well-known worldwide for using commonplace things—especially kitchenware made of stainless steel—to create expansive installations. Gupta’s obsession with the

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Subodh Gupta and his world of steel utensils

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Krispin Joseph Subodh Gupta is one of the most remarkable names in contemporary Indian art. He is a multimedia artist who boasts an extensive repertoire of performance pieces, photographs, collages, paintings, sculptures, and installations. Subodh specialises in installations, which primarily use utensils and common kitchen items. The artist loves focusing on multi-dimensional spectacles, portraying the

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Art That Breathes with Nature: The Artists Championing Sustainability

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Across India’s creative landscape, artists are reimagining expression through an organic lens—turning to recyclable and natural materials as both medium and message. This growing movement reflects a deeper commitment to sustainability, where art not only tells stories but also responds thoughtfully to environmental responsibility.  As residents of Delhi gasp for air, the urgency to address

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Vayu – Design for Living Opens Expanded Lodhi Market Store

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Vayu – Design for Living opened its new store in New Delhi’s Lodhi Market in December 2025. The event featured a craft-led showcase attended by members of the craft, design, and cultural community. Event Highlights and Attendees The evening drew collectors, painters, architects, and cultural leaders. Notable attendees included Lekha Poddar, founder of Devi Art

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Sheikha Moza Unveils Lawh Wa Qalam: World’s First M.F. Husain Museum in Doha

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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, inaugurated the Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum on November 27, 2025, at Education City in Doha, marking the opening of the world’s first institution dedicated to the life and work of Indian modernist master Maqbool Fida Husain. The 32,300-square-foot facility, realized from a 2008

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