contemporary art

Mumbai, April 10 AstaGuru's upcoming exhibition, 'Showkeen', will feature the celebrated "Yashoda and Krishna" painting by Raja Ravi Varma, which recently sold for a record-breaking ₹167.20 crore at an auction.The exhibition, to be held on April 11-12 at the Nehru Centre here, will highlight...

New Delhi, April 10 An upcoming exhibition, "Before The Silence," will open at The Stainless Gallery in New Delhi on April 11, showcasing the work of yoga guru Bharat Thakur, shaped by decades of lived experience, observation, and disciplined practice.Scheduled to be on public display from...

New Delhi, April 10 From early European academic realism to modernist expression and contemporary reinterpretations, a group exhibition at Bikaner House here traces the evolution of the human face, revealing how the understanding of the self has shifted across eras."Portraits in Time: Power...

New Delhi, April 7 The Louvre Abu Dhabi on Tuesday called for proposals for the 6th edition of its contemporary art initiative 'Art Here', which will be curated by Kamini Sawhney, the founding director of the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP).This is also the first time the exhibition has...

New Delhi, April 4 A diplomat's work largely involves conducting bilateral engagements and signing agreements, but Ambassador Jayant Khobragade, India's envoy to Spain, seamlessly combines his profession with his artistic pursuits.The 1995-batch IFS officer is currently hosting an exhibition...

New Delhi, March 31 Holy cities such as Ayodhya and Chitrakoot, and the river Sarayu, find a new, contemplative expression in artist Gitanjali Kashyap’s ongoing solo exhibition ‘Scripted Silence’ here at Triveni Kala Sangam.The nine-day exhibition draws from Kashyap’s meditative practice of...

New Delhi, March 26 An upcoming exhibition, "No 'One' Maker: Textiles as Community", aims to examine how contemporary textile practices are shaped by collectivism, shared authorship, and collaboration between indigenous makers and artists.Scheduled to be held at Bikaner House from April 3, the...

New Delhi, March 25 The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, which brings together artists from around the world to the Kerala coastal town, has once again found itself in the spotlight following allegations of sexual harassment against co-founder Bose Krishnamachari.The sexual harassment complaint was...

New Delhi, March 20 A solo exhibition by artist Shruti Gupta Chandra features a new collection of abstract works that chart the artist's journey through intuition, movement, and emotional responsiveness."Where Does the Mind Stop and the World Begin?" at Triveni Kala Sangam's Shridharani...

New Delhi, March 14 AstaGuru's "Showkeen," an exhibition dedicated to modern and contemporary Indian art, opened here on Saturday, featuring the works of modernist masters such as M F Husain, K H Ara, and F N Souza, along with artworks by contemporary artists, including Paresh Maity, Chittrovanu...

Kochi, March 11 Contemporary artist and curator Jitish Kallat will assume the role of president of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) and will chair the selection of the curator for the next edition, the Kochi Biennale Foundation chairperson Dr Venu V announced on Wednesday.The announcement...

New Delhi, March 3 Artist Paresh Maity's signature bright reds and blues from the Banaras series are combined with the snowy hues and muted grays of Kashmir and the amber yellows of Prayagraj in a new collection of artworks that revisits the ecology and diversity of landscapes across India...

New Delhi, March 1 Artist Ravi Chunchula will explore the subtle ways in which individuals are shaped by their surroundings, routines, and social structures in his solo exhibition "Sardhubaatu: Put Together, Somehow", which begins on March 6.The exhibition, to be held at Bikaner House...

New Delhi, February 27 Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik will showcase "jugaalbandi" paintings – a unique fusion of color and sand on canvas – during the 18th edition of the Contemporary Venice event in Italy.Five of his works have been officially selected for exhibition at the...

New Delhi, February 25 Renowned Japanese artist Kumagai Minoru inaugurated his first solo exhibition in India, "Earthsongs From Japan," at Kalamkaar Bikaner House, on Wednesday.The exhibition, curated by noted art critic Uma Nair, features 50 paintings on paper, offering viewers a rare glimpse...

New Delhi, February 22 An ongoing group exhibition here features 18 works by 11 contemporary European artists, exploring fragmentation, imperfection, and endurance as dynamic aspects of the creative process."The Engineering of Rubble," currently on display at Thapar Contemporary, examines how...

New Delhi, February 18 The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) will present "Thang Ta: The Traditional, Technical and Temporal Journey of a Martial Art Form" on Friday, exploring the historical, ritual, and contemporary dimensions of the indigenous martial art tradition of Manipur.As part of the...

New Delhi, February 14 Contemporary Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, known for his socio-politically aware artworks, believes that it is the responsibility of an artist to reflect on the world they find themselves in, as art is not just an aesthetic thing; it can have a real impact.After...

The 17th India Art Fair concluded on Sunday with a week of strong sales, driven by both established and emerging collectors from India and internationally. Artwork sales reached as high as USD 1,300,000 (approximately Rs 12 crore), organizers announced on Tuesday.The art fair, which opened at...