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Anjolie Ela Menon, the Indian contemporary artist who has helmed artistic reinvention for decades

July 17, On This Day Anjolie Ela Menon | Via Scroll There is not much that has not already been said in the media realm about Anjolie Ela Menon, one of India’s leading and award-winning contemporary artists, alongside being a most distinguished icon for successful women in the field of arts. Born on July 17, […]

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10 Reasons Why Every Indian artist should have an Online Presence?

Introduction One of those is the internet; which have become a much-needed resource for artists, enabling them to share their work, reach audiences, and create careers that can sustain them. For Indian artists, an online presence is not an option; it’s a necessity to survive, and thrive in a competitive art world. Here are 10 reasons why an

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A Dissident’s First Stand in India: Ai Weiwei Brings Decades of Radical Art to Delhi

The Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei opens his first solo exhibition in India today at Nature Morte gallery in New Delhi. From January 15 to February 22, 2026, the untitled exhibition at The Dhan Mill complex in Chhattarpur presents works spanning over four decades of artistic practice. A Provocateur’s Philosophy Ai Weiwei approaches art

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NGMA and Gujral Foundation Honour 100 Years of Gujral’s Art in Latest Exhibition

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), in collaboration with the Gujral Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, is set to inaugurate “Satish Gujral: A Century in Form, Fire, and Vision”, a monumental retrospective celebrating the life and legacy of one of India’s most versatile and visionary modernists. The preview opens this evening, with the exhibition

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The Art of India 2026: Adventures in the Magical Landscapes

Standard Chartered and Times of India have unveiled the fifth edition of The Art of India 2026 , curated by Dr.Alka Pande, at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre. Now running through January 18, the nine-day Delhi showcase celebrates India’s pluralistic artistic spirit through nearly 300 artworks spanning modern masters, folk and tribal traditions, and contemporary

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Legacies of Light, Maps of Absence: Showcasing the Dutch Influence on Indian Art and Culture

The international exhibition Inheritances of Light, Geographies of Loss, curated by Myna Mukherjee of Engendered, brings the Dutch influence on Indian art and culture into focus, at Travancore Palace, New Delhi  Indian painting, prior to its exposure to global influences via trade, believed in universal light, or what the Italians called ‘sfumato’ a soft, common

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Mumbai’s 14th Gallery Weekend Opens to Four Days of Artistic Reckoning

Mumbai’s art galleries are opening their doors this week for the 14th edition of Mumbai Gallery Weekend, transforming the city into a thriving showcase of contemporary practice from January 8 to 11, 2026. The event, now established as the city’s most significant art calendar moment, unites 31 galleries and 4 institutional partners across neighborhoods from

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Seven Museums That Are Redefining Indian Art

India’s art scene is experiencing a renaissance, and it’s happening in real time. Across the country, world-class museums are opening their doors, each offering a unique gateway into the incredible diversity of Indian creativity. These aren’t stuffy, intimidating spaces, they’re vibrant cultural hubs designed to inspire, educate, and connect us to our heritage and to

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Art That Breathes with Nature: The Artists Championing Sustainability

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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Kalakriti Art Gallery Presents “Origin Story 2.0” in New Delhi

Kalakriti Art Gallery announces the second edition of its acclaimed group exhibition Origin Story, opening on 31 January 2026 at Sameksha Gallery, IILM Center for Arts and Ideas, New Delhi. Curated by Satyajit Dave, Origin Story 2.0 will run until 10 February 2026 and forms part of the India Art Fair’s Young Collectors’ Programme. Building on the success of its first edition in 2025, Origin Story

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