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Introduction Shalini Passi is an integral part of the Indian art scene, well known for being a leading art collector, and a cultural philanthropist. As a prominent art collector, whose collection includes both Indian and non-Indian contemporary art she is a significant patron of the arts in India. Shalina has recently gained public attention with […]
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Winding paths lead Mirchandani + Steinruecke, the high-profile Mumbai-based art gallery, home to a roster of 23 artists, including conceptual art pioneer Anita Dube and 2023 Prix Pictet winner Gauri Gill, to open a second location in New Delhi this month. The first in the capital for such a Mumbai-headquartered gallery, the new space takes
Gallery Threshold’s Newest Group Exhibition Gallery Threshold is all set to present ‘Trans-formative Vision’, a group exhibition exploring the timeless tradition of figurative art, reimagined by contemporary artists to express both external realities and their inner worlds. Curated by Yashodhara Dalmia, this expansive exhibition features works by Anindita Bhattacharya, Benitha Perciyal, Jogen Chowdhury, Manjunath Kamath,
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Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction; Eyes on Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ Sotheby’s is set to auction Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ on 20 November 2024 at its Now and Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The sculpture is essentially a banana attached to a wall with duct tape. With an estimated sale price of $1 million to $1.5 million (up
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Written by Neha Kirpal DAG’s Return to MF Husain Following the prelude Master Maqbool in Mumbai in 2022, DAG returns with Husain: The Timeless Modernist, an exhibition that celebrates the legacy of India’s foremost modernist, Maqbool Fida Husain. Encapsulating the breadth and depth of Husain’s illustrious career, the comprehensive exhibition spans almost six decades of
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Gallery Espace’s 35th Anniversary Gallery Espace celebrates its 35th anniversary this October. Since its inception, the gallery has become one of India’s leading art spaces, known for its innovative exhibitions and support of emerging talent, the exhibition highlights its history and harkens to the future. Gallery Espace’s New Exhibition – The Ancestral Futures With a
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Introduction Ratan Tata, the most well-known industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons passed away on October 9th 2024, at the age of 86. He was being treated for a prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. His contributions to Indian art, architecture & design will have an everlasting influence in the country. Not
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Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
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7 Famous Paintings on Gandhi Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to
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