Category: ArtGalleries
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Abani Sen (1905–1972)
Pioneer of modern abstraction in Painting in the Bengal school Dr Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Abani Sen is the pioneer of modern abstract art in the Bengal school. In the 1940s he created figurative paintings with abstraction. He was one of…
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Advaya: A Celebration of Diverse Contemporary Artistic Expressions
The group exhibition ‘Advaya’, held at the Visual Arts Gallery of the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from 5–9 July 2026, brought together an engaging collection of paintings, sculptures, and ceramic works by a distinguished group of contemporary artists. Featuring…
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Monita Sahay’s Tikuli Art
Tikuli art is a unique art form of Bihar with a rich and deep traditional history. The word ‘Tikuli’ means ‘bindi’, which is an important ornament of married women and a symbol of their identity. This folk art may have…
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Aakaar Foundation: Vision and works
All India National workshop Mr Jayakumar K inaugurated the workshop. Participating artists with Adoor Gopalakrishnan. There are very few opportunities available to Indian artists, and the number of such opportunities is particularly limited for artists in Kerala. At times, interaction…
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Shailja Pasricha: Passion for Creativity
Art possesses an extraordinary ability to express emotions that words often fail to fully convey. It serves as a bridge between imagination and reality, allowing individuals to deeply experience emotions, stories, and memories. Among contemporary artists who bring emotions to…
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Sachida Nagdev: Untiring Explorer of Art
By Narendra Nagdev Sacchida Nagdev Sachida, a child prodigy, had abandoned all ‘Gulli-Dandas’ and ‘ Kanche’ in search of a ‘kala guru’ among sign board painters of a dusty town. From there on, to the award podium at Triennale in…
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Chiranjith Barui: The Aesthetics of Machines and the Poetry of Motion
“A motorcycle is not just a machine to ride; it is a sculpture in motion. Through my art, I try to pause that motion and allow people to admire its design, its soul, and the stories it carries.” — Chiranjith…
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Mohan Samant: artistic traditions more important
After India’s independence, a new form of modern Indian art emerged in Mumbai in the form of the Progressive Artists’ Group. While most members of this group were influenced by the art world of Paris, Mohan Samant and M. F.…
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Ratan Parimoo: A Lifetime of Seeing, Thinking, and Creating
On the evening of June 12, 2026, a major retrospective exhibition of senior artist and art historian Ratan Parimoo opened at Bikaner House, one of New Delhi’s leading cultural venues. For Delhi’s art enthusiasts, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity…
