The 20th century has possibly witnessed the largest number of migrations across the world. There have been numerous incidents of exodus and exile. People have fled their countries because they have been persecuted. With the formation of new countries has arisen the delineation of borders that has prevented their return. These mass migrations have included the upheaval of vast populations; the series of displacements, relocations and resettlements have called forth new histories.
In the context of Indian art, several artists were affected by the horrors unleashed by the Partition. Notable among them were Somnath Hore, Satish Gujral, S. H. Raza, and Zarina. Raza and Zarina’s families left India for Pakistan. Zarina moved with her husband from Japan to Germany and later to several other addresses before finally settling in the United States. Through her works, she has asked the pertinent question, “Where is home?” Her entire corpus of work focuses on mapping this journey from her first home in Aligarh to Sarajevo, Baghdad and San Diego, where there is “No Place to Land”.
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Parts, Wholes And The Spaces In Between
Sonal Sundararajan introduces Samira Rathod's free-spirited and rebellious explorations in the world of architecture, furniture and design.
"The Fine Art of Going to the Pictures."
Dr. Banerjee in Dr. Kulkarni's Nursing Home at Chemould Prescott Road brings together 26 paintings featuring a series of dramatic scenes from Hindi and Bengali films. In conversation with Abhay Sardesai, artist Atul Dodiya talks about childhood trips to movie halls, painted figures gripped by tension, and the closeness and remoteness of cinematic images.
"To Finally Have Something of Your Own to Mine."
Dayanita Singh is the recipient of the coveted 2022 Hasselblad Award. Keeping the photograph at the centre, she speaks to Shreevatsa Nevatia about books, book objects, photo novels, exhibitions and museums.
OF DIVINE LOSS
Shaurya Kumar explores the relationship between the subject and object of devotion, finds Aranya.
THE PAST AND ITS SHADOWS
Neha Mitra visits two shows and three artists in Mumbai.
FORCE OF NATURE
Alwar Balasubramaniam dwells on absences and ephemeralities in his new work, states Meera Menezes.
SHAPES OF WATER
Devika Sundar's works delineate the murky, malleable boundaries between the human body and the organic world, says Joshua Muyiwa.
INTIMATIONS OF INTIMACY
Sunil Gupta shares his journey with Gautami Reddy.
THE FRACTURED PROSPECT
Nocturnal landscapes as ruins in the making? Adwait Singh looks at Biraaj Dodiya's scenes of loss.
TEETERING BEYOND OUR GRASP
Meera Menezes traces Mahesh Baliga's journey from Moodabidri to London.