Metaphors for Larger Ruptures: The collected art of WOMAN IS AS WOMEN DOES
Held in Mumbai, the exhibition Woman is as Woman Does presented moving homages to feminist artivism and archives of alternate ‘doings’, across the years since India’s Independence. By Anna Lynn
The Artist and The Anthropocene
In interaction with contemporary South Asian art, Jahnabi Mitra asks, how can artists truly help with climate change action? What larger purpose can these works serve? Or do they end up normalizing the dystopic times ahead?
The Cityscape in M. Pravat’s ‘Concrete Dusk’
M. Pravat’s solo exhibit, ‘Concrete Dusk’ showcased a breath-taking collection of burnt brick sculptures and paintings in abstraction, exploring the essence of the cityscape. By Satarupa Bhattacharya
A telling of our times: The art of Ashok Bhowmick
In his latest exhibition, Ashok Bhowmick creates a dialogue between the artist and his viewers without any façade, inviting people to engage with his visual play of geometric shapes and patterns, colours, lights, shadings, and textures that inadvertently take shape. By Satarupa Bhattacharya
Indian Art Under the Company’s Shadow
A recent exhibition at New Delhi’s National Museum explored the lives and lifestyles of 19th century Indians, with stories of the resilience of many unknown and known Indian artists. By Bindu Gopal Rao
Gameplay with an Artistic Heart
Thukral and Tagra’s new and upcoming project titled “and Archive” is a unique collection of interactive artistic books and games that drive key messages of social and environmental consciousness. By Bindu Gopal Rao
Connecting the Dots: The art of Manisha Gera Baswani
Manisha Gera Baswani’s recent exhibition speaks of healing and the intricate process of creation, where the art deeply links the connections between pain, grief, and beauty. By Satarupa Bhattacharya
A Celebration of 1,300 years of Islamic Art
A treasure trove of rare objects, paintings, manuscripts and carpets from across the Middle East, India and Europe comprise the spring edition of Christie’s Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds. By Medha Dutta Yadav
‘I Float, You Rise’: The art of Rahul Chauhan
In his work, Rahul Chauhan interrogates the democratic, new-age space aura of technology to develop a coronation of colour, a palpable palette with a touch on the canvas, a wonder and other-worldliness. By Nirali Lal
TRUTH DREAM: Breaking Gender Norms through a Phantasmagoria of Lived Desire
How a photo exhibition in Bengaluru narrated lived desires that break through ideals of beauty and ageing, of fixed gender identities and permitted dreams. By Anna Lynn
Art and Ecology: Listening to the voice of art collectives in Assam
How recently-formed collectives in Assam have focused on the socio-political and ecological issues of the state, and initiated a new public imagination through engagement in arts. By Jahnabi Mitra
Flights of Fancy: Kothandaraman Sambandan’s Journey in Art
From India to Europe, art to photography, the canvas to the dark room, Kothandaraman Sambandan continues on an undefined journey to explore more avenues of creation. By Satarupa Bhattacharya