Art show featuring Emirati artists in Kochi from July 26
8 months ago

Art show featuring Emirati artists in Kochi from July 26

The Hindu  

The Kerala Lalithakala Akademi is joining hands with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative to organise an exhibition of four Emirati artists at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery from July 26. Titled ‘Notes from Another Shore’, the exhibition featuring the works of artists Almaha Jaralla, Samo Shalaby, Latifa Saeed, and Hashel Al Lamki will be inaugurated by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve at 10.30 a.m. T.J. Vinod, Ernakulam MLA, will be the chief guest. Lalithakala Akademi chairman Murali Cheeroth and Rizq Art Initiative executive director Shafeena Yusuff Ali will attend the event. Rizq Art Initiative trained artists from West Asia and Kerala alike.

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A celebration of stories on canvas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A celebration of stories on canvas

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt once remarked: ‘Art is a line around your thoughts.’ This idea is what comes alive at Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan, where a collection of 37 paintings — each born from different thoughts, imagination, and emotions of 37 artists — is on display. Organised by the Kerala Chitrakala Parishath’s district unit, the AKAM ‘25 exhibition and …

Mumbai’s 2025 art face-off | Art Mumbai and IAF Contemporary set to compete next November
4 months ago

Mumbai’s 2025 art face-off | Art Mumbai and IAF Contemporary set to compete next November

The Hindu  

No riding boots were to be found at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course in the middle of November. Success brings rivalry “The phrase ‘bigger and better’ has been floating around,” laughs co-founder Minal Vazirani over a phone call a few days after the second edition of Mumbai’s first real art fair came to a rapturous close. I’m sure they have a …

Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi
8 months ago

Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi

The Hindu  

‘Notes from Another Shore,’ an exhibition showcasing contemporary Emarati art along with that of artists from Kerala got under way at Durbar Hall in Kochi on July 26. The month-long exhibition is being organised by Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in association with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. …

India Art Festival set for a debut in Hyderabad’s art calendar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India Art Festival set for a debut in Hyderabad’s art calendar

The Hindu  

India Art Festival is set to debut in Hyderabad as a three-day ‘multi-sensory art festival that celebrates art and artists of different kinds. The city has almost 11,000 corporates — small and mid-level employees in different fields wanting to create an inspiring ambience with art in their living rooms.” Platform for all In 2010, when Rajendra announced the India Art …

A note on the issue: A season for art and artistry
1 year, 2 months ago

A note on the issue: A season for art and artistry

Live Mint  

Art always stirs curiosity—whether we are touched or baffled by an artist’s work, we are inquisitive about what prompted them to create it. All of these concerns of artists are reflected in the pages of our art special, timed as usual just ahead of the annual India Art Fair in Delhi. We go a little further this year, as our …

What’s driving the vibrant contemporary art ecosystem in the Middle East
1 year, 2 months ago

What’s driving the vibrant contemporary art ecosystem in the Middle East

Live Mint  

For the past five years, the Ishara Art Foundation in Dubai has been hosting talks and exhibitions of leading contemporary Indian artists such as Navjot Altaf, Amar Kanwar and Jitish Kallat. It ranges from a new design biennial in Doha, the annual March Meeting—Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual convening of artists, curators and art practitioners to explore critical issues in contemporary …

Report: The Madras Art Weekend 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Report: The Madras Art Weekend 2023

Hindustan Times  

The second edition of the Madras Art Weekend, held from November 29 to December 3, put the spotlight on the works of nearly 150 emerging and established artists, including two from abroad. These include MF Husain’s Two Women with Elephants, Ram Kumar’s The City, Krishen Khanna’s Ramu Kaa Dhaba, Jeram Patel’s Hospital series, the works of KCS Paniker, NN Rimzon’s …

Installation at Kochi Biennale finds new iteration in solo show in London
1 year, 5 months ago

Installation at Kochi Biennale finds new iteration in solo show in London

The Hindu  

The Hayward Gallery, the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation, and the Kochi Biennale Foundation have announced artist Amol K. Patil as the first recipient of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation-Kochi-Muziris Biennale Award, a multi-year exhibition and lecture programme spotlighting emerging South Asian artists. He is presenting his first institutional solo exhibition in the U.K. at the Hayward Gallery’s HENI Project Space from October …

Immerse yourself in art and culture with these 3 events
2 years ago

Immerse yourself in art and culture with these 3 events

Live Mint  

100 artists under one roof A unique exhibition, ‘The Art of India’ is bringing together nearly 150 artworks by 100 Indian artists. “The Art of India show highlights prominent Bengal Masters, as well as pays an ode to the artists who laid the foundation and substratum at a time when Indian art was still nascent,” states the curatorial note. The …

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art to feature cross-border exhibition at Dhaka Art Summit
2 years, 2 months ago

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art to feature cross-border exhibition at Dhaka Art Summit

Hindustan Times  

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art will co-produce an exhibition featuring Indian and Bangladeshi artists with the Samdani Art Foundation at the sixth Dhaka Art Summit. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art to feature cross-border exhibition at Dhaka Art Summit The headlining exhibition by KNMA and SAF, 'Very Small Feelings', will showcase extensive exchange between contemporary artists of Bangladesh and India …

Muzaffar Ali to showcase his lesser-known artistic works at upcoming exhibition
2 years, 2 months ago

Muzaffar Ali to showcase his lesser-known artistic works at upcoming exhibition

Hindustan Times  

Celebrated filmmaker Muzaffar Ali will showcase his lesser-known artistic side outside of cinema at an upcoming exhibition, featuring the director's paintings, collages, sketches and designed objects. Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali will showcase his lesser-known artistic side outside of cinema at an upcoming exhibition The 'Muzaffar Ali' exhibition at Bikaner House here from January 11 will shed light on a variety of …

'Idam', an exhibition for Malayali artists begins at Kochi-Muziris Biennale
2 years, 3 months ago

'Idam', an exhibition for Malayali artists begins at Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Hindustan Times  

'Idam', an exhibition of contemporary works of art exclusively for Malayali artists began at Ernakulam Durbar Art Gallery on Wednesday as part of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. 'Idam', an exhibition of contemporary works of art exclusively for Malayali artists began at Ernakulam Durbar Art Gallery on Wednesday) The exhibition gives space for installations that use modern possibilities, including multimedia, sculptures of …

After a four-year hiatus, Kochi-Muziris Biennale opens on December 12
2 years, 3 months ago

After a four-year hiatus, Kochi-Muziris Biennale opens on December 12

The Hindu  

The fifth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, called off in 2020 owing to the pandemic, will get under way on Monday. Titled ‘In Our Veins Flow Ink and Fire’, the art potpourri featuring about 200 major art projects done by 90 artists from different countries will be on show across 14 venues in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Ernakulam, till April …

The Role of Art in Today's World: India Art Fair 2022 And Beyond
2 years, 4 months ago

The Role of Art in Today's World: India Art Fair 2022 And Beyond

News 18  

The Role of Art in Today's World: India Art Fair 2022 And Beyond Curated By : Last Updated: May 18, 2022, 15:49 IST Artists Isha Pimpalkhare and Jaideep Mehrotra, whose works were up for display at Tao Art Gallery during the India Art Fair 2022, recently opened up about their experiences and inspirations behind their work. Artists Isha Pimpalkhare and …

Art shows to visit in the week ahead
2 years, 11 months ago

Art shows to visit in the week ahead

Live Mint  

FORM AND CULTURE Kala Bagh is an exhibition displaying a series of charcoal sketches, considered to be an intrinsic part of the late Manjit Bawa’s practice. For details, email art@vadehraart.com HUMAN EVOLUTION AND ART Earthy Hues,an exhibition by One O Eight Art Projects and Art Magnum, is showcasing sculptures and artworks by Anki Bhutia and G. Reghu that have been …

India Art Fair 2022: Artist Atul Dodiya talks about his exhibits
2 years, 11 months ago

India Art Fair 2022: Artist Atul Dodiya talks about his exhibits

Firstpost  

Atul Dodiya is an Indian artist of significant renown, having carved a well-earned space for himself in the cluttered contemporary art scene. Currently, he is making waves at the India Art Fair 2022 with his solo show at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art titled Walking with the Waves – a subtle departure from his previous works – and artworks …

Here's what members of the Art fraternity have to say about India Art Fair 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Here's what members of the Art fraternity have to say about India Art Fair 2022

Firstpost  

Art enthusiasts around the country are rejoicing as the India Art Fair returns after two years and multiple last-minute postponements. Cocktails flowed freely and experimental hors d’oeuvres were passed around, as the conversation in every corner centred on a single subject – the India Art Fair. As for the artists I’m excited to see – I’d say in the contemporary …

India Art Fair 2022 celebrates resilience of the art community
2 years, 11 months ago

India Art Fair 2022 celebrates resilience of the art community

Live Mint  

For years now, the India Art Fair has kickstarted the cultural calendar in the Capital. Jaya Asokan, who took over as the director from Jagdip Jagpal last year, calls the fair a testament to the resilience of the art community in south Asia. This year, one will get to see an expanded roster of 79 exhibitors, including 65 galleries and …

Lalithakala Akademi to set up art hub for sale of works
2 years, 11 months ago

Lalithakala Akademi to set up art hub for sale of works

The Hindu  

Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Monday said that the government intended to set up an art hub at the Lalithakala Akademi to facilitate the sale of artworks of struggling painters and sculptors. The project will be funded by the Department of Culture, Mr. Cherian said after inaugurating a three-week visual art exhibition marking the 60th year celebrations of the Akademi. …

Indian artists to shine at the Sharjah Biennial 2023
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian artists to shine at the Sharjah Biennial 2023

Live Mint  

When Varunika Saraf received an email recently, informing her about being one of the 150 artists from over 70 countries selected for the highly-anticipated Sharjah Biennial next year, she was overwhelmed with emotion. The 30th anniversary of the biennial will Artist Reena Saini Kallat, whose sculpture series, titled Chorus, will be showcased at the exhibition, believes that such biennials offer …

India Art Festival: Here's what 6 self-taught artists have to share
2 years, 11 months ago

India Art Festival: Here's what 6 self-taught artists have to share

Firstpost  

The India Art Festival has acquired a unique space for exhibiting and promoting independent artists and their works. It’s the core of the philosophy behind this work: Everything ends where it begins.” Kanpur-based Neha Dua presenting her artwork Nikita Thakur, 34, Mumbai A contemporary abstract artist from Mumbai, Nikita feels that she’s able “to break free from the set processes …

Art Attack: The India Art Festival returns to Delhi after two years
2 years, 11 months ago

Art Attack: The India Art Festival returns to Delhi after two years

Firstpost  

The year’s most awaited contemporary art fair, India Art Festival, is back after almost a two-year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. India Art Festival will once again deliver a mesmerising glimpse into the evolution of Indian art throughout history, as well as the cultural styles and influences of the country’s many states. India Art Festival particularly works to support and …

65 Indian artists will get together in Italy for a groundbreaking exhibition in November
3 years, 5 months ago

65 Indian artists will get together in Italy for a groundbreaking exhibition in November

The Hindu  

Sometimes art is the best catharsis. Curated by Myna Mukherjee and Davide Quadrio in collaboration with Turin’s annual contemporary art fair, Artissima, Hub India is backed by many players from the world of culture and art. Discussing the multi-part project, the curators outlined some of the main issues in a joint statement: “Crossing the cultural rubicon between modern and contemporary …

Delhi to turn into an art zone for a week
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi to turn into an art zone for a week

Live Mint  

Come 3 April, Delhi will be divided into four art zones, featuring 37 galleries, two museums and four art institutions. This is part of the inaugural edition of a new art collaboration, Delhi Art Week, which hopes to bring public and private art institutions together to inject fresh energy into the Capital’s art scene. Akar Prakar, for one, is revisiting …

PHOTOS: What to see at the India Art Fair 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

PHOTOS: What to see at the India Art Fair 2020

Hindustan Times  

PHOTOS: What to see at the India Art Fair 2020 The 12th edition of the New Delhi-based India Art Fair 2020 is being held from 30th January to 2nd February at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, and the programme draws together galleries, artists, private foundations, arts charities, artists’ collectives, national institutions, cultural events and festivals. This year, India …

Fostering art's future
8 years, 6 months ago

Fostering art's future

Deccan Chronicle  

The exhibition of 14 paintings at the Lal Village Art Gallery in Kanjiramkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, does not come under a single theme. Sculputre by Satheesan V. Vincent S., an artist and the curator of the show, is of the opinion that an art appreciation culture is yet to flourish in Thiruvananthapuram. Painting by Rama Chandran “Lal Village Art Gallery comes under …

A world wide art exhibition
8 years, 6 months ago

A world wide art exhibition

Deccan Chronicle  

The five galleries of Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Kochi, are now adorned with paintings and sculptures from different parts of the world. Art Maestro, the international art exhibition that kicked off on August 28 in Durbar Hall, features artworks by 250 artists. Manoj M.P’s painting ‘Aadu’, which has got a special mention, is based on Pathummayude Aadu, written by Vaikom …

UAE exhibit at L.A. Art Show a portrait of a rapidly changing region
10 years, 2 months ago

UAE exhibit at L.A. Art Show a portrait of a rapidly changing region

LA Times  

As part of its 20th anniversary, the L.A. Art Show will open Wednesday night with a special exhibition of contemporary art from the United Arab Emirates. “These artworks inspired by Emirati culture and traditions reflect on changing landscapes,” said Noor Alsuwaidi, the exhibition curator. “They’re coming first-hand from a generation of artists who have witnessed these changes.” All the UAE …

Kochi-Muziris Biennale: India’s Leading Art Platform That Brings Artists, Curators, Critics and the Public Together
12 years, 1 month ago

Kochi-Muziris Biennale: India’s Leading Art Platform That Brings Artists, Curators, Critics and the Public Together

The Hindu  

Art has travelled a lot from the times of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne and even from those of the Bauhaus and Fluxus, which questioned the age-old distinction between craft and fine art and brought them together in the idea of design. What happens in the new art—museum installations; spatialised music; contemporary dance, or “movement art”—is a de-specification of …

Abu Dhabi to showcase works of Indian artists, sculptors
15 years, 4 months ago

Abu Dhabi to showcase works of Indian artists, sculptors

The Hindu  

India is reaching out to artists, filmmakers and intellectuals in the Gulf countries in an effort to bridge the cultural gap, which has emerged despite booming trade and a vibrant political relationship with the region. We, therefore, felt the need to re-engage local communities in the cultural arena with considerable focus and deliberate intent,” India’s ambassador to the United Arab …

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