Artist Profile

Shilo Shiv Suleman is perhaps one of the most recognised faces in the contemporary art scene. She is the founder-director of The Fearless Collective; a group of over 400 artists who use art to change the popular patriarchal discourses. She was born in Bangalore and graduated in 2011 from the Srishti School of Art, Design […]

An incredible convergence is about to take place in the winding alleyways of Venice, where the echoes of centuries past reverberate through the canals. The lively rhythm of jingle dress dancers will greet 26 intertribal Native American artists from Oklahoma and Colorado on April 18. Their trip through the narrow streets of the city will

Is there any merit in the contemporary world to think of our identities as singularly defined in terms of religion, nationality, or race that distinguishes us from fellow human beings? What potency might the idea of ‘liminality’ or ‘hybridity’ have in describing our relationship with the world? How might an artist respond to this immensely

I find it impossible to look at anything around me without thinking about the processes behind it – Sheela Gowda Who is Sheela Gowda? Sheela Gowda is a contemporary artist living and working in Bangalore. Born in 1957, Gowda studied painting at Ken School of Art, Bangalore, India (1979) pursued a postgraduate diploma at Visva-Bharati

When the art world lost artist Hema Upadhyay, it was staggered. Both her and the expanse of her immense talent were grieved for a long time, and are still being grieved. Despite the gruesome intensity of Hema Upadhyay death, she is remembered for her poignant artworks and optimism. Hema Upadhyay was born in Baroda in

American modern artist Henry Taylor is well-known for his installations, sculptures, and paintings. Taylor, born in Ventura, California 1958, focuses on the African American experience in his art by frequently portraying situations from daily life. His paintings are notable for their immediacy, bold colours, and free brushstrokes. In addition to celebrities, friends, and family, Taylor’s

American contemporary artist Radcliffe Bailey is well-known for his multifaceted style, which combines aspects of painting, sculpture, photography, and found materials. He was reared in Atlanta, Georgia, after being born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in 1968. Bailey draws influence from African American history and culture for his works, which frequently address memory, ancestry, and identity

Art requires talent; an eye for detail; and a vision. It doesn’t matter whether the art pertains to painting or sculpture. We’ve known of many artists who went to prestigious art schools, from where their careers took flight. But what about the indigenous and local artists, who have been practising their craft for generations? Where

If you are in the film and television industry, we can already understand the yearning for an Oscar. The Academy Award is the highest honour for anyone working in the industry. Whether for the best international feature or costume design, the Oscar is the benchmark. While India has always submitted nominees for the awards, only