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Reimagining the Human Form Through Pop Art Provocation Allen Jones was a leading figure in the 1960s British Pop Art movement, pushing the boundaries of visual language with a blend of vibrant semi-abstraction and provocative figuration. While he first gained recognition for his brilliantly coloured paintings—many of which explored the merging of male and female […]
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Exploring the Artist’s Journey at TARQ, Mumbai At first glance, an artist’s work may appear as a final, polished product—an end result crafted from imagination and skill. But what lies beneath the surface of a painting, a sculpture, or a mixed-media installation? What ideas sparked its birth, and what process nurtured it into form? These […]
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A Provocative Exploration of Bodies and Power at Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai Can the human body be a site of political resistance? Can its interaction with everyday spaces—natural, constructed, historical—serve as a challenge to social expectations and norms? The Body Politic, a compelling group exhibition at Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, curated by Riya Kumar, delves into these […]
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Non-Residency’ Exhibition Debuts at Jaipur’s City Palace This August, the historic City Palace in Jaipur opens its doors to a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition titled non-residency, curated by Los Angeles-based gallerist Rajiv Menon. Running from August 9 to September 8, 2025, at the Jaipur Centre for Art, this landmark show marks the first time a […]
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The Fragmented Realities of Mumbai in ‘Cities: Built, Broken Veteran artist Sudhir Patwardhan, widely regarded as a visual chronicler of urban India, continues to dissect the complexities of city life in his latest body of work titled Cities: Built, Broken. Now 76, Patwardhan has spent decades observing and portraying the human experience within the rapidly […]
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The historic Travancore Palace in Delhi has become the backdrop for a poetic tribute to India’s most loved season — the monsoon — with an immersive, three-part cultural showcase titled “Baarish.” This thoughtfully curated event series celebrates the rain not just as weather, but as an emotion, muse, and memory deeply woven into Indian art, […]
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Voir Dire Returns with a Powerful Second Edition Following the resounding success of its debut edition, Voir Dire – Part II returns to Anupa Mehta Contemporary Art in Colaba, Mumbai, with a more intimate and layered exploration of truth, perception, and the materials that mediate our reality. Running from June 12 to July 11, 2025, […]
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The Revival of India’s Indigenous Art Forms India’s indigenous art traditions, rooted in centuries-old customs and tribal life, are experiencing a powerful revival. From the intricate geometry of Warli to the vivid storytelling of Pattachitra and the mystical motifs of Bhil and Gond, these art forms are being rediscovered, reinterpreted, and reintegrated into modern cultural […]
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Tagore’s Handwritten Notes to Be Auctioned for Rs 5–7 Crore A rare and historically rich collection of 35 handwritten letters by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore is set to go under the hammer at AstaGuru’s upcoming online ‘Collectors’ Choice’ auction on June 26–27. Estimated to fetch between Rs 5 to 7 crore, the letters offer a […]
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Gulammohammed Sheikh’s Six-Decade Retrospective at KNMA Step into a realm where time folds into itself and imagination weaves multiple narratives—Gulammohammed Sheikh’s retrospective exhibition at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), Saket offers exactly that. Titled Worlds Within Worlds, this sweeping survey of the Padma Bhushan awardee’s work is a journey through six decades of […]