Madras Art Weekend 2024: Explore this art and design showcase in Chennai
1 week, 5 days ago

Madras Art Weekend 2024: Explore this art and design showcase in Chennai

The Hindu  

It is not often that a white cube, its silence and solemnity broken only by colour and canvas on walls, gets inundated. Last week, the precursor show of the upcoming contemporary art festival Madras Art Weekend that highlighted over 60 artists from South India titled Spotlight on the South opened to a sizeable crowd — debunking all the unsaid rules of the niche, elite personality of a fine art gallery usually punctuated only by appreciative nods or disapproving frowns. Now at its third edition, Madras Art Weekend’s primary aim is to drive conversation, says founder Upasana Asrani. Says Upasana, “The highlight would definitely be Mr Mehta bringing down Milaaya Art Gallery’s Threaded Visions and their expert craftsmanship with jewellery by Anjali Bhimrajka Jewels, giving us an insight into the connection between jewellery and art.” The session also hosts Delhi-based art and design collector Shalini Passi, who rose to quick fame following her appearance in the Netflix reality series, Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. @Sarala’s Art Centre, till December 16 With conservation at the core of the programming this year, a conversation around the importance of preserving heritage, while planning for a sustainable future will have Mrinalika Bhanj Deo of the palace-turned-boutique stay Belgadia Palace, Mayank Bhutra of Erode Clothing, and young contemporary artists Jayesh Sachdev, Lakshmi Madhavan and photographer Amar Ramesh in conversation with Umah Jacob, director, External Relations & Outreach at India Art Fair.

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Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4 celebrates work of women artists
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Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4 celebrates work of women artists

The Hindu  

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Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary
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The Hindu  

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Chennai | Madras Art Weekend highlights paintings and sculptures by 60 South Indian artists
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Chennai | Madras Art Weekend highlights paintings and sculptures by 60 South Indian artists

The Hindu  

Art and spaces that hold art have for long been synonymous with quietude, hushed whispers, and silent observation. At this precursor show of the Madras Art Weekend scheduled between December 12 and 15, Chennai’s small yet significant art community showed up in numbers. With the aim of showcasing artists whose talent would benefit from greater representation, the show features a …

Chennai | Indian heritage inspires this textile collection by designer Lakshmi Srinath
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chennai | Indian heritage inspires this textile collection by designer Lakshmi Srinath

The Hindu  

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‘We will rethink what Mumbai needs’: Jaya Asokan
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The Hindu  

Ten months after Art Mumbai debuted at the Mahalaxmi Race Course — with a unique curation that blended art and the city’s brand of glamour and entertainment — the long-standing India Art Fair in New Delhi announced it would be heading to the Maximum City, too, but in 2025. India Art Fair’s commitment remains to prioritise the needs of galleries …

Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 | Anish Kapoor at the mall
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Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 | Anish Kapoor at the mall

The Hindu  

A large coral-coloured resin horn, Good Like Gaia by Italian artist Lello Esposito, curves to the sky in the gardens at the Wat Prayoon temple complex. These seemingly distinct installations cohesively come together when viewed through the lens of Bangkok Art Biennale’s 2024 theme, ‘Nurture Gaia’ — embracing themes of hybridity, contemplative ecology, femininity, disappearing knowledge, and the supernatural. Reddy’s …

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

Chennai | Paintings and sculptures by over 80 artists on display at Lalit Kala Akademi
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chennai | Paintings and sculptures by over 80 artists on display at Lalit Kala Akademi

The Hindu  

Walking through Lalit Kala Akademi today envelopes one in a journey of the city’s artistic culture. Drawing its essence from India’s rich flora among other things, Pallava Artist Village’s A Mixed Bag, currently on display at the gallery, features senior as well as budding artists from the city. Curated by National Award-winning artist A Viswam, the exhibition is an homage …

Art Mumbai 2024: An emerging platform for contemporary South Asian voices
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Art Mumbai 2024: An emerging platform for contemporary South Asian voices

Live Mint  

The 2024 edition of Art Mumbai is all set to showcase modern and contemporary art from across the globe with a special focus on visual vocabularies from South Asia. Some are bringing masterpieces by 20th century icons such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Anish Kapoor," says Dinesh Vazirani, co-founder, Art Mumbai. “We have broadened the scope of Art Mumbai …

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House of Thinai's Travelling Exhibition 'Past Forward' Takes a Global Journey to Bengaluru and Beyond

The Hindu  

A travelling exhibition titled 'Past Forward' is set to come to Bengaluru in January 2025. The exhibition explores the connection between craft communities practicing Madras checks and generative art technology. Visitors can co-create designs and patterns for Madras Checks, which will be displayed in North America for a parallel exhibition. The firm also undertakes private and custom projects, including upholstery …

Mumbai’s Baro Art brings beauty to Bengaluru this weekend
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Mumbai’s Baro Art brings beauty to Bengaluru this weekend

The Hindu  

While there seems to be an art exhibition in Bengaluru every other week, it is obvious as to what makes the Affordable Art Show stand out. “Baro Art is based on the democratisation of art, something I believe strongly in,” says Srila Chatterjee, founder of Baro Art. They should not think of it as something that sports a price tag …

Delhi Contemporary Art Week: A trance-fixing assemblage of South Asian artworks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Contemporary Art Week: A trance-fixing assemblage of South Asian artworks

Hindustan Times  

Paintings featuring flora from the Delhi Ridge, mixed-media textile works, tapestry harking back to Afghan heritage, metaphysical drawing installations and so much else — the Delhi Contemporary Art Week is here to welcome a galaxy of contemporary voices in South Asian art. Among the highlights are a drawing installation by Bangladeshi artist Soma Surovi Jannat exploring cyclical existence and birth …

Group art exhibition in Lucknow: A riot of colours at Rang-Drishti
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Group art exhibition in Lucknow: A riot of colours at Rang-Drishti

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing art exhibition Rang-Drishti, in which 36 artists from different parts of the country are participating, is witnessing a good turnout of art lovers. Visitors and artists at the Raj-Drishti art exhibition underway at Lalit Kala Academy The artists are from Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Jhansi, Chennai, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and many other cities. Held at Lalit Kala …

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Madras art movement: DAG's new exhibition highlights South Indian artistic heritage

Hindustan Times  

A new exhibition at DAG here examines the Madras art movement from its inception to its flowering in the second half of the 20th century, shedding light on one of the least known movements of Indian modern art whose contribution has been steeped in local folklore, mythology, architecture and history. Showcasing the works of a core group of artists responsible …

A celebration of local talent
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A celebration of local talent

New Indian Express  

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9 months ago

4 events to colour up your calendar

Live Mint  

Unique Storytelling Threshold Art Gallery is presenting a show, which is likely to appeal to both kids and adults. Titled, Immortal Tales, Fantastical Fables, this solo exhibition by Debjani Bhardwaj draws inspiration from the vibrant world of Panchatantra and Arabian folk tales. In her miniature tunnel books, the artist creates fantastical worlds, which are imbued with both the nostalgia of …

The NEWS Art fest 2024: What to expect from the contemporary art showcase in Hyderabad from February 12
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The NEWS Art fest 2024: What to expect from the contemporary art showcase in Hyderabad from February 12

The Hindu  

The NEWS Art Fest 2024 aims to go beyond showcasing contemporary art. Curated by Hyderabad-based artists Laxman Aelay and Bolgum Nagesh Goud along with Mumbai-based Manvinder Dawer, founder, India Fine Art, the festival will host interactive sessions and workshops with well-known artists. At the State Gallery of Art in Madhapur, Hyderabad, the events will kick start with an art camp …

India Art Fair 2024: Artists, gallerists from South Asia converge in Delhi
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India Art Fair 2024: Artists, gallerists from South Asia converge in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

It’s time for the curtains to open as connoisseurs of art, from India and abroad, head to south Delhi to witness the 15th edition of India Art Fair. A view of the usual facade at India Art Fair, which houses exhibits from across the world especially South Asia. Truly, this annual showcase of modern and contemporary art from India and …

Hyderabad at the India Art Fair 2024: Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi galleries showcase artworks in which the contemporary meets traditional imagery
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad at the India Art Fair 2024: Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi galleries showcase artworks in which the contemporary meets traditional imagery

The Hindu  

Three galleries from Hyderabad — Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi Contemporary — will be making their presence felt at the 15th edition of the India Art Fair 2024, to be held in New Delhi from February 1 to 4 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds. Here’s an overview of what the Hyderabad galleries have in store for the event: Windows to the Gods …

Art Special 2024: The new vocabulary of street art in India
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Art Special 2024: The new vocabulary of street art in India

Live Mint  

At the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Rajasthan, the walls of a class I room are alive with three-dimensional alphabets. Artists are exploring new vocabularies, reviving age-old wall art, putting out fearless messages in a bid to reclaim public spaces of all kinds—ranging from schools and government buildings to art districts. In Delhi’s Lodhi art district, one can see a …

India Art Fair 2024 | Designer speak
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India Art Fair 2024 | Designer speak

The Hindu  

Chanakya School of Craft’s Belong “Through Chanakya’s artistic practice, we seek to highlight the importance of local communities in safeguarding the diversity of Indian traditions. Complementing this narrative, the series also features sculptures handcrafted using bamboo, terracotta, and basket weaving techniques — a tribute to the enduring spirit of the feminine.” Raw Mango’s Common Nouns “We’ve always looked at these …

India Art Fair 2024: Tried, tested and the new
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India Art Fair 2024: Tried, tested and the new

The Hindu  

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At India Art Fair, design becomes the new collectible
11 months ago

At India Art Fair, design becomes the new collectible

Hindustan Times  

At first glance, Molten Prism gives one pause — light brings the dappled brass to life, and its four legs, each unlike the other, are placed in a manner that implies repose and motion simultaneously. This year, however, he will be joined by contemporaries as part of the first cohort of IAF’s new design section that will feature limited edition …

Report: The Madras Art Weekend 2023
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India Art Fair 2024 to feature exhibitions by international galleries and leaders in global arts organizations
1 year ago

India Art Fair 2024 to feature exhibitions by international galleries and leaders in global arts organizations

Hindustan Times  

With the participation of over 100 exhibitors from all over the world, including 71 galleries, seven design studios, and major regional art institutions, India Art Fair 2024 promises to be the "biggest edition yet". It will be the first time that India Art Fair hosts a Design section, highlighting the contemporary design scene emerging in South Asia by featuring limited …

India Art Festival returns to Delhi, promising a visual feast of over 3,500 artworks
1 year, 1 month ago

India Art Festival returns to Delhi, promising a visual feast of over 3,500 artworks

Hindustan Times  

A breathtaking burst of colours and an unmatched celebration of boundless creativity awaits art enthusiasts as the India Art Festival makes its grand return in the national capital, starting November 2. With 400 artists presenting 3,500 exquisite artworks across 100 booths here at the Constitution Club of India, the eighth edition of the India Art Festival promises something for everyone. …

The Hindu’s ‘Festival of Chennai’ archival photo exhibition, a visual journey through yesteryear Madras
1 year, 4 months ago

The Hindu’s ‘Festival of Chennai’ archival photo exhibition, a visual journey through yesteryear Madras

The Hindu  

Everyone has a connect with Chennai and vivid memories of the city. The Hindu’s “Festival of Chennai”, the specially curated archival photo exhibition inaugurated at The Hindu office, Anna Salai, on Friday presents the flavour of the city that has evolved over the decades through the lens of the 145-year-old newspaper. Centered around the theme of “Oor, Ula and Ulam”, …

This art exhibition at Chennai’s DakshinaChitra blends local with modern and post-modern styles
1 year, 4 months ago

This art exhibition at Chennai’s DakshinaChitra blends local with modern and post-modern styles

The Hindu  

There is something fiery about artist Chandrasekaran Gurusamy’s pencil sketches at DakshinaChitra’s Varija Gallery. Rivers of gazes, deconstructed bodies, faceless gods, portraits devoid of the oculus — in essence, spill over from the frame, lending the gallery fires of the artist’s subversion and dissent. Art – Politics is an exhibit featuring Chandrasekaran’s works that are premised on local, mythological and …

Mumbai’s Gallery XXL puts post-graffiti and urban contemporary art in the spotlight
1 year, 7 months ago

Mumbai’s Gallery XXL puts post-graffiti and urban contemporary art in the spotlight

The Hindu  

In February this year, the India Art Fair in New Delhi showcased a couple of ‘outsiders’ at Bikaner House. Featuring artworks by phenomenal artists including Anpu Varkey, Aravani Art Project, Guesswho, Fintan Magee, and Papi Nevla among others, the show titled ‘Outsiders’ highlighted post graffiti art in a gallery for the first time. The gallery’s name denotes going beyond and …

Chennai sculptor PS Nandhan’s retrospective show looks at the glory days of Madras Art Movement
1 year, 7 months ago

Chennai sculptor PS Nandhan’s retrospective show looks at the glory days of Madras Art Movement

The Hindu  

A childlike joy sneaks up on sculptor and artist PS Nandhan whenever he speaks of his art. Today, at DakshinaChitra Museum’s well-lit Varija Gallery, from early paintings and daily sketches, to large format sculptures and scrolls, a condensed take on the artist’s life comes alive as a retrospective show that he had always dreamt of. Not many people know that,” …

When hotels turn into galleries for fine art
1 year, 9 months ago

When hotels turn into galleries for fine art

Live Mint  

At The Postcard Hotel, a five-year-old luxury boutique brand started by hotelier and art collector Kapil Chopra in locations such as Goa, Gir and Bhutan, art is an important part of the overall hospitality experience. But what clearly defines the brand’s intent as an “art-forward” hotel is its annual art fair, in which select contemporary artists participate in a residency …

Mumbai Gallery Weekend showcases the depth of Indian contemporary art
1 year, 11 months ago

Mumbai Gallery Weekend showcases the depth of Indian contemporary art

Live Mint  

The Mumbai Gallery Weekend, a regular fixture in the city’s cultural calendar, is back with new shows that explore the depth of contemporary art. On view at Art Musings, Colaba till 28 February Dr Banerjee in Dr Kulkarni’s Nursing Home and other paintings A solo exhibition by Atul Dodiya The artist revisits his love for cinema with 24 oil paintings …

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

India at 75 | Timeline: Art
2 years, 4 months ago

India at 75 | Timeline: Art

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 15, 2022 18:00 IST The journey of post-Independence Indian art is an ongoing dialogue between past and present. 1978: Kala Yatra, an effort by Sara Abraham and Husain to sell art at affordable prices as well as showcase lesser known artists, holds first show in Mumbai. Gaitonde becomes the first Indian contemporary painter whose work sells for …

Art shows to visit in the week ahead
2 years, 7 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 [email protected] 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 …

Here's what members of the Art fraternity have to say about India Art Fair 2022
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

Harmony of the spirit to be displayed at the India Art Fair
2 years, 7 months ago

Harmony of the spirit to be displayed at the India Art Fair

Firstpost  

The shapes and characters of Sudip Roy’s paintings move against a huge area, much like a landscape. The impressive participation of Aakriti Art Gallery, led by Vikram Bachhawat, at the 13th edition of the Indian Art Fair, as it has done in previous editions, demonstrates the gallery’s commitment to serious and important endeavours. We already know that it has taken …

India Art Festival: Here's what 6 self-taught artists have to share
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

The Delhi Contemporary Art Week showcases a new wave of artists
3 years, 8 months ago

The Delhi Contemporary Art Week showcases a new wave of artists

Live Mint  

One of the most striking series on display at the Bikaner House is Khadim Ali’s The Other God and Goddesses. For instance, Shrine Empire is presenting works by Divya Singh and Puja Mondal for the first time at the DCAW along with other gallery artists like Tayeba Begum Lipi, Samanta Batra Mehta, and Neerja Kothari. Vadehra Art Gallery too is …

Delhi to turn into an art zone for a week
3 years, 8 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 …

Tracing Chennai’s cinema history through banners, posters and cutouts
4 years, 3 months ago

Tracing Chennai’s cinema history through banners, posters and cutouts

The Hindu  

Back in his school days, filmmaker Rajiv Menon would pass through Chennai very often — his father was a naval officer and the family lived in Visakhapatnam at the time. “After having lunch and some ice cream, we would ride around the city.” These are Menon’s earliest brushes with Kollywood’s important, albeit, fading culture of cutouts, banners and posters that …

Madras Week 2020 | Heritage household objects help Chennai architects to connect to the city
4 years, 4 months ago

Madras Week 2020 | Heritage household objects help Chennai architects to connect to the city

The Hindu  

Thirupurasundari Sevvel founded Nam Veedu Nam Oor Nam Kadhai in 2013, along with architects T Sivagamasundari and Akshayaa Selvaraj, who shared a similar passion for social history and heritage. These young architects have collected some rare household heritage objects from their family that helped them connect with the Madras of a bygone era, as the city celebrates its 381st birthday. …

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