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A CELEBRATION OF WATER
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A CELEBRATION OF WATER

Pravaah- a Journey brought forth the various attributes of water by artists belonging to different art forms who offered extensive and varied creations from their oeuvre, says Neha Kirpal

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2 mins  |
August - October 2022
RESTLESS & RELENTLESS
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RESTLESS & RELENTLESS

C. S. Krishna Setty adopts a multidisciplinary approach to his art and his Veteran Series 1 makes a shift from dark floating images to semi abstract and dramatic with graphic intonations, says Saraswathy K Bhattathiri

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3 mins  |
August - October 2022
REMEMBERING NANDALAL BOSE
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REMEMBERING NANDALAL BOSE

Pioneer of modern Indian art, he openly denounced western techniques and his colours were positive, lines more assured and compositions more compactly structured, writes Dr Harsha Bhargavi Pandiri

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4 mins  |
August - October 2022
CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT INDIA
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CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT INDIA

Saswati Chaudhuri takes an inspiring tour of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya created as a tribute to all prime ministers documenting local culture and community stories

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4 mins  |
August - October 2022
PAINTED FOOTSTEPS
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PAINTED FOOTSTEPS

When he picks a brush in his hands, Vikash Kalra feels a sense of energy and motivation, one he never Knew existed before he became an expert at forms and colour schemes of his own liking, says Yukti Narang

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3 mins  |
August - October 2022
TEN ON TEN
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TEN ON TEN

Ten young and promising artists unveil their works, including paintings, sculpture and ceramics at Mumbai's Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai

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1 min  |
August - October 2022
MASTER STROKES
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MASTER STROKES

Samir Mondal has endowed watercolours with the status of oils by developing textures and structural features, but never losing their originality and elegance, says Saswati Chaudhuri

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10+ mins  |
August - October 2022
TYEB MEHTA’S FIGURE’ LEADS THE WAY
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TYEB MEHTA’S FIGURE’ LEADS THE WAY

Asta Guru's Collectors Choice Auction featuring works by eminent Indian Modernists concludes with an exceptional result

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August - October 2022
FANTASTIC FIVE
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FANTASTIC FIVE

With nature as the core subject, 33 artists come together to create magic on canvas with their expressionist works and faith in spirituality

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2 mins  |
August - October 2022
CATCH THEM YOUNG
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CATCH THEM YOUNG

Hyderabad-based Iconart Gallery organises show featuring works of 40 artists to initiate the young to acquire art

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3 mins  |
August - October 2022
MONUMENTAL MOMENTS
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MONUMENTAL MOMENTS

Nivedita Mishra veers away from creating works within the format of an average sized figurine and takes bold strides into the arena of mammoth sculptors with the ease and artistry of a confident creator, says Subhra Mazumdar

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5 mins  |
August - October 2022
CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD
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CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD

The social, psychological and physical isolation during quarantines unleashed new creativity within artist Mahima Bhayana giving birth to a journey of self-discovery and spirituality

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August - October 2022
THE GLORY & DECLINE OF PATNA KALAM
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THE GLORY & DECLINE OF PATNA KALAM

The influence of two different styles - Mughal and British -produced one unique style in the form of Patna Kalam incorporating great aesthetic beauty and exuberant consciousness

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7 mins  |
May - July 2022
ART IN EVERY CORNER
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ART IN EVERY CORNER

Every house in the Odisha village of Raghurajpur is a museum of art and each household has at least one Chitrakar, who is highly skilled and immensely creative

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5 mins  |
May - July 2022
The Power of the WRITTEN WORD
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The Power of the WRITTEN WORD

Pushpamala N's latest solo show comprises two distinct sets of works based on the common thread of scripts which seem contrary in nature; one is like shasanas: a practice associated with power and the other with resistance, says Saraswathy K Bhattathiri

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
Rock Solid
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Rock Solid

Unakoti in Tripura is matchless in terms of absolute grandeur and artistry for its amazing rock-cut carvings and huge sculptures

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May - July 2022
The Palette of Dreams
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The Palette of Dreams

Bright, sparkly, rippling with life and energy, bursting with love and longing, artist Samir Sarkar's paintings are sheer poetry written with colours

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
THE MYSTERY OF THE INFINITE
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THE MYSTERY OF THE INFINITE

Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran's new dance autobiography speaks of how she tackled the pandemic as an artist and inspires all to emerge out of darkness

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
The Unity of Arts
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The Unity of Arts

A four-day multi-faceted arts festival at IGNCA provides artists, art connoisseurs an opportunity to understand, appreciate and facilitate the birth of new forms of art

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS FOR 20 ARTISTS
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LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS FOR 20 ARTISTS

The 62nd National Exhibition of Art covering artworks from a broad range of mediums exhibits artistic brilliance, innovative use of materials and aesthetic appeal of the selected artists

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May - July 2022
THE LONE GENIUS
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THE LONE GENIUS

Even as he feels lonely in the present times of a new normal, acclaimed artist Riyas Komu challenges himself to remain alert and active through his art, says Neelam Gupta

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May - July 2022
BEAUTY IN A BLUR
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BEAUTY IN A BLUR

A. Viswam's art disparages the linear theory of mechanical abstracts and goes beyond conventions of primal change. His abstracts are a free flow of stories, travels and association with rituals

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
A HOMEMAKER'S TRYST WITH ART
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A HOMEMAKER'S TRYST WITH ART

Kolkata-based Sangita Jain shows us nothing is impossible if you are passionate about it

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
ART OF SAVING THE TIGER
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ART OF SAVING THE TIGER

Artist Michelle Poonawalla raises ₹7.4L for WWF with the auction of her tiger sculpture

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
ART FOR A CAUSE
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ART FOR A CAUSE

New initiative by artist duo Thukral & Tagra called 'and Archive' includes a collection of books and gameplay to disseminate valuebased knowledge across different generations

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May - July 2022
HYUNDAI HONOURS 25 ARTISTS
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HYUNDAI HONOURS 25 ARTISTS

Automaker Hyundai's philanthropic arm honours 25 artists with a grant of Rs 1 lakh each from diverse fields of art, craft and culture enabling them to focus on their art

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
Traditionally CONTEMPORARY
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Traditionally CONTEMPORARY

Kanhai's Contemporary Golden Krishna exhibition displays different episodes from Krishna's life carrying forward the essence of traditional techniques into contemporary

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
GANDHI'S IDEALS, BUDDHA'S INSPIRATION
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GANDHI'S IDEALS, BUDDHA'S INSPIRATION

Earthy Hues showcases sculptures and artworks inspired by human evolution and nature featuring artists Anki Bhutia and G. Reghu

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND
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TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND

Three-day music festival in IGNCA to remember Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi, one of our greatest vocalists in the Hindustani classical tradition

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
Tradition Meets Modernity
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Tradition Meets Modernity

Organised across five venues, Nepal’s biggest art event gives space to diverse forms of indigenous arts featuring more than 300 artworks from 130 artists

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1 min  |
May - July 2022