Room For More Art

While Indian art history has long celebrated its painters, sculptors and modernist masters, the rich and nuanced tradition of printmaking often remains overshadowed. While a few names may have found recognition, many remain unappreciated. This piece seeks to spotlight these artists and their contribution to the evolution of Indian visual culture and the enduring relevance

Printmaking as an Art Practice Printmaking is a distinctive art form that merges technical precision with creative expression, offering artists a medium through which lines, textures, and compositions are transformed in ways that are uniquely their own. Unlike photographic reproductions or digital prints, traditional printmaking involves hand-processed techniques. Historically, the drive behind early printmaking was

The Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the call for submissions for the 3rd Print Biennale India 2025-26, an international exhibition celebrating the art of printmaking. The prestigious event will be held at the Akademi’s Regional Centre in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s contemporary art landscape. Global Platform for Printmakers The biennial exhibition aims to

The line between fine art and craft has been steadily blurring over the past few decades. Traditionally, craft has been tied to manual skill, materiality, and function, while fine art was seen as the domain of ideas, aesthetics and intellectual depth. But today, a wave of contemporary Indian artists is challenging this outdated divide, these

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