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Since its Pride Month, we’re turning the spotlight on Bhupen Khakhar, the bold brilliant painter who came out through his canvas. Imagine it is 1981. Less than two years after the first ‘Coming Out Day’ was celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community on October 14, 1979. And you have been a closet homosexual. You have seen […]
How Bhupen Khakhar Redefined Indian Art Through Queer Identity Read More »
The monsoon season in the Indian subcontinent represents a profound cultural force that has shaped artistic expression for centuries. From the rain-soaked canvases of Rajput courts to contemporary street photography, Indian artists have found in the monsoon a wellspring of inspiration, transforming the seasonal rains into powerful metaphors for love, longing, and the eternal dance
Indian Art in the Time of Monsoons Read More »
Ariane, a Spatial Designer trained at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, began her design journey much earlier—as a young intern at an interior design studio in Ahmedabad. Her passion for the field was sparked at the age of 13, when the renovation of her family home by the same studio opened her eyes
This and That: Handcrafted Vision by Ariane Thakore Ginwala Read More »
The Indian contemporary art scene is rich, layered and constantly evolving. These seven artist books offer rare insights into their personal life as well as artistic practice. Whether you are an art lover or just getting started, these titles are essential reading FN Souza: The Archetypal Artist by Janeita Singh A collection of 21 essays
A Glimpse Into Indian Art: 7 Artists Books Worth Reading Read More »
In a series, we talk about the journey and the works of the nonagenarian painter, Krishen Khanna. Read Krishen Khanna @ 96 everyday to take a peek into the artist’s fascinating professional trajectory that continues to go up till date
The Maestro Behind the Iconic Band Wallas: Artist Krishen Khanna Read More »
Your guide to all things art in New York City Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection On view at The Met Fifth Avenue (Gallery 521) from June 16, 2025, to January 4, 2026, Making It Modern celebrates Dr. Martin Eidelberg’s generous gift of approximately 80 European ceramic works dating from the
From Picasso to Murakami: 5 NYC Art Exhibits You’ll Regret Not Seeing Read More »
Twenty-five rare paintings by legendary Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain are set to go under the hammer on June 12, following approval from the Bombay High Court. The artworks, part of Husain’s ambitious but incomplete ‘Our Planet Called Earth’ (OPCE) series, have been locked away in bank vaults for years due to a complex financial
Rare M.F. Husain Paintings are back at Auction After Court Nod Read More »
In the revolutionary ferment of early 20th-century Russian art, few figures proved as transformative as Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov. Born in Tiraspol, a city near Odessa, Russia (now Odesa, Ukraine), on June 3rd, 1881 on the periphery of the Russian Empire and dying in Parisian exile, Larionov’s artistic journey embodied the tumultuous cultural shifts of his
Mikhail Larionov: The Forgotten Pioneer of Russian Avant-Garde Read More »
Shivam Arora, The Carpet Affair Shivam Arora’s story begins in Bhadohi, India’s legendary carpet capital, where the rhythm of looms and the poetry of weaving patterns became the soundtrack to his childhood. Born into a family with 47 years of deep rooted experience in the rug industry, the world of design became second nature to
Shivam Arora & The Carpet Affair: Redefining Contemporary Rug Design Read More »
The Creative Calendar for June If you’re looking to escape the summer lull, the art world has plenty to offer this June. Across generations and geographies, artists are delving into urgent questions of climate, queerness, memory and myth through bold and immersive exhibitions. From intimate reflections to expansive visual narratives, here’s a curated round up
Art Events you can’t miss this June Read More »