Art unbound 

As art galleries move their focus from physical spaces to the online world, Nature Morte looks at it as an opportunity to liberate them from the constructs of physicality  “In the year 2020, activities in physical spaces have been greatly curtailed, socialising made taboo, and human contact resoundingly virtual. This presented both challenges and opportunities […]

Bearing witness

Art is a way of preserving what was and what can be. In keeping with the idea, an exhibition by Ishara Art Foundation is bringing the artistic perspective of bearing witness to the ever-changing world    Drawing inspiration from Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poem ‘Memory’ that was written in 1953 while he was imprisoned in the Montgomery […]

TAPping talent           

To face the challenges brought on by the ongoing pandemic, art galleries across the city are collaborating to bring artworks accessible through digital platforms “New challenges trigger new ideas, it’s time to think differently” – Vinit Nair, founder of Gallery White. Over the past few months, galleries across the city have revamped and rebuilt themselves […]

Art from the ‘fantastic four’  

Experimenter gallery’s solo exhibitions, aptly titled ‘Four Positions’, feature works by different artists bringing together the concepts of philosophy, science, space, light, and more     Presenting four solo exhibitions that open simultaneously, Experimenter gallery is back with its group show titled ‘Four positions’. It features individual shows of Ayesha Sultana, Julien Segard, Krishna Reddy and Rathin […]

The show must go on – digitally

As the pandemic redefines the new ‘normal’, the fashion industry this season is doing away with physical shows and entering the digital space  A hand-embroidered lehenga following the model’s gait and reflecting the sparkle of multiple spotlights. Models arriving one after the other, in jewel-coloured ensembles leaving the audiences cheering and Instagramin’ the fashion gala. […]

Dramatic picturisations

A combination of the contemporary and the traditional, photographer Waswo X Waswo’s works have been humanised with his processes being akin to co-operative theatrical performances Calling attention to the place of performance, or the “stage”, upon which studio photography is enacted, Gallery Latitude 28 presents works by American-born photographer Waswo X Waswo, in collaboration with […]

Moving bag and baggage not easy

The process of shifting house has always been hectic, but the logistics have become a nightmare during the pandemic. Packers and movers are having as tough a time as their customers The pandemic has seen a lot of shifting of both skilled and unskilled migrant workers across the country. A lot of white collar professionals […]

Best and worst of cities    

Showcasing the different aspects of the ever-changing urban landscape of India, the  exhibition at the  Kiran Nadar Museum of Art beautifully captures the nuances of metropolitan architecture  Depicting dreams and fears of citizens living in third world metropolises, featuring their everyday lives, here’s an exhibition aptly titled ‘City Tales’. This online exhibition brings together the works of twenty-one […]