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Sachida Nagdev was born on his day October 25, 1939. At the young age of nine, he sought out freehand guidance from neighbourhood signboard painters, which marked the beginning of his career as a painter. His love of the arts was sparked by this early experience, and he spent the rest of his life developing […]
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The Centre of Contemporary Art (CCA) is here with another awe-inspiring show. Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai is taking over the grounds of Bikaner house with Colour, Stone, Chintz, Grain and Statue. The dual show will feature Revati Sharma Singh & Raj Shahani. It will be followed by Act III featuring Vinita Karim, Mahirwan Mamtani
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With a view to fostering awareness about issues related to diverse ecosystems unique to numerous rich folk art that India has always been known for, we are making sure that many of the brilliant artists from different regions belonging to long-established time-honoured art forms get their due.” Ms. Pragati Agarwal Rejoice, art lovers, for a
“SAMANVAY – Harmony in Nature” brings forth the Rare Gems of Folk Art Read More »
What is Cultural Heritage? Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as Intangible and Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage According to the
Vanguarding History: Preserving and Promoting Indian Cultural Heritage Read More »
On August 31, an SH Raza acrylic on canvas, titled Gestation (1989), became the most valuable Indian artwork ever sold at an auction. It went for an astounding Rs 51.75 crore, including commissions. The same day, two more records were made. FN Souza’s oil painting, Hunger, fetched Rs 34.5 crore, marking a new pinnacle for the artist,
Prices Rise to Record High As the Scale of Indian Art Burgeons After Covid Read More »
India Art Fair, one of the country’s most prominent annual art events, will return to New Delhi in February 2024. The post-pandemic 2023 edition of the fair was the largest to date. The 15th edition next year will be even larger in scale and ambition. Evolution of India Art Fair in Recent Years in Terms
It is a season of records for Indian art. On August 31, SH Raza’s “Gestation” became the most expensive Indian painting sold at an auction. Ten days later, Amrita Sher-Gil broke his record with her 1937 oil on canvas titled “The Story Teller”. The Current State of the Indian Art Market The Indian art market
Young Art Enthusiasts: Global Acknowledgement is Propelling Indian Art Read More »
INTRODUCTION In a vibrant celebration of women’s contributions to the world of science, a UNESCO photo exhibition titled “The Universe of Indian Women in Science” has found its home at the Madras Art Guild festival in Chennai. Running from September 22, 2023, to October 22, 2023, this exhibition is a visual exploration of the incredible
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INTRODUCTION In a celebration of India’s rich art and architectural heritage, the inaugural India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) is set to take place from December 9th to 15th. The event promises to showcase the nation’s cultural treasures, from intricate doors and historic temples to exquisite textiles and architectural wonders. Held at the iconic
Indian Art has found itself on a high this year. In August, SH Raza’s ‘Gestation’ went for Rs 51.75 crore at Pundole’s Mumbai auction, setting a new record for an Indian artwork. Less than two weeks later, Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ (1937) topped that by fetching a stupendous Rs 61.8 crore at Saffron art’s
The Fine Art of Selling: Indian Artworks Fetching Record Prices Read More »