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The solo exhibition of young artist Raja Boro, Echoes of the Earth: A Woodcut Diary, who came from a village in Assam to Shantiniketan in Bengal and later to Baroda University, is notable both for reflecting the paths he travelled and for echoing the places he visited. Fundamentally, the exhibition is both a material meditation […]
Raja Boro’s Echoes of the Earth: Printed Landscapes of Memory and Belonging Read More »
A leader and father figure to the most marginalized groups of the Indian subcontinent, Dr. B R Ambedkar continues to shape the visual language and voice of resistance of the milieu. On the Day of Baba Saheb’s birth anniversary, let’s look at the myriads of depictions and iconography of Dr. Ambedkar, celebrating the legend.
Picturing Babasaheb: Depictions of Dr B.R. Ambedkar in Visual Art Read More »
The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of various religions of the Indian subcontinent. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris, and Aroras in Sikhism. What is primary to note is that Caste, across all faiths, is a socio-economic practice that creates innate social divisions based
Why is No Dalit Artist on India’s Most Expensive Artists list? Read More »
The Sovereign Asian Art Prize, a prestigious international accolade celebrating innovative contemporary art from Asia, has unveiled its shortlist featuring seven exceptional Indian artists: Harsha Durugadda, Ishita Chakraborty, Rahul Kumar, Ravikumar Kashi, Sangita Maity, Mayur Vayeda, and Tushar Vayeda (the Vayeda Brothers). Harsha Durugadda (b. 1989, Hyderabad) From a family of sculptors, Harsha Durugadda crafts
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In a world where high-quality design often comes with sky-high price tags, Akshita Mangal is flipping the script. With an MBA in HR from IMI Delhi and no formal design background, she co-founded FountainEarth in Gurugram out of sheer frustration: the lack of well-crafted leather bags and belts that deliver premium quality without breaking the
From HR MBA to Leather Innovator: Akshita Mangal’s FountainEarth Revolution Read More »
Catharsis Art Gallery x TAK Contemporary presents & curates a new exhibition of South Asian art this month, bringing together modern and contemporary artists under the title Ceci n’est pas un paysage. The group show opens on 9 April 2026 and runs until 25 April 2026 at Galerie l’Aléatoire, 29 rue de Bièvre, 75005 Paris. Exhibition Focus The exhibition takes landscape
South Asian Art Exhibition on Landscape Opens in Paris Read More »
What is the relationship between democracy and art? For clarity, ‘democracy’ here refers to a system of government in which power lies with the people, and ‘art’ denotes creative expression across various media. The notion that art often stands with the people and opposes authority is both ancient and trendy. However, that does not mean
Brushstrokes of Power: Art and Democracy in Contemporary India Read More »
Seven years after its last dedicated sale, Christie’s King Street hosts 93 lots from a Bengal-focused private collection, offering some of the rarest works to appear at auction in decades. Christie’s is returning to London for its first dedicated South Asian art auction since 2019. The sale, titled Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art From a Distinguished
Christie’s Revives South Asian Art Auction in London Read More »
AstaGuru’s ShowKeen exhibition gathers top modern and contemporary Indian artists for a rare showcase in Mumbai on 11-12 April 2026. After two big wins—one in Mumbai last year and another in New Delhi this March—this third edition spotlights India’s art evolution. Expect iconic works from masters like S H Raza and M F Husain alongside
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Written by Myna Mukherjee Musings from a Hospital Room Right now, my two babies, my pets, sit facing the door. Through the distant, unblinking eye of CCTV, I watch them hold their position: expectant, unwavering, and just waiting. As if the act of waiting itself might summon my return. Time gathers strangely around them; it
Waiting Under Systems: A Curator Between the ICU, the Art World, and a World at War Read More »