Art world celebrated Bimal Das Gupta's legacy at 'The Tutelage' exhibition

The exhibition was presented by 'Dhoomimal Gallery' and 'Gallery Silver Scapes'

The Tutelage, an exhibition honouring the late Bimal Das Gupta (1917-1995), concluded at Travancore House in New Delhi, commemorating the legacy of one of India's first abstractionists. Nearly three decades after his tragic passing in a road accident in 1995, this landmark event, presented by 'Dhoomimal Gallery' and 'Gallery Silver Scapes', celebrated Das Gupta's profound contributions to Indian abstraction and modern art.

The two-day exhibition, curated by Archana Khare-Ghose, showcased a comprehensive collection of around 90 of Das Gupta's works spanning seven decades, capturing his journey from early explorations in the 1930s to mature abstract compositions influenced by nature, the 'Tantra' philosophy, the cosmos and underwater seascapes. His art defied conventions, using gouaches, acrylics and pastels in ways that redefined contemporary Indian art, especially after developing an allergy to oil paints. Das Gupta's striking use of earthy tones and naturalistic themes displayed his deep connection with the environment and the unseen realms of nature, evoking a spiritual resonance in his abstract works. By shifting from traditional realist themes to abstraction, Das Gupta forged a unique path in Indian art history.