Brushes with history 

Abir Karmakar’s artistic interpretations of the effect of the pandemic on the lives of millions is an attempt to keep the memories alive. Lest we forget  “This story of the pandemic in our country is much larger than the virus. As one half of the nation tries to escape death by apathy, how can we […]

Sculptures to reshape our unique vision

Adip Dutta’s solo exhibition, the second edition of ‘In Touch,’ is bringing to light usually overlooked everyday objects which shape the world around us Conceived as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused an unprecedented physical closure of public spaces and cultural institutions, the second edition of In Touch is back. Featuring twelve galleries […]

Memories of another day  

Bringing together the works of seven different women artists, the Kiran Nadar Museum of art is showcasing pieces that strike up a conversation amongst diverse practices Bringing together 160 artworks belonging from different stages and artistic careers of seven women artists, Kiran Nadar Museum of art has a triad of exhibitions – Scripting Time, Memory, Ecology […]

Outbreak of creativity 

Even as the Coronavirus forces the world to live with the ‘new normal’, artists are making the most of the situation by representing the changing times in their work   “Covid-19 is set to alter us all in untold ways. It’s a paradigm-shifting event that divides lives and cultures into a before and after,” says artist […]

Demystifying art

At a time when artists need support badly due to the lockdown, a unique community initiative on Instagram is keeping hopes high and generating some income With rampant pay cuts and layoffs becoming the norm, people are finding it increasingly difficult to support themselves. The scene is no different in the field of arts, especially […]

Art goes online for a cause

New painters would have been languishing in obscurity had not Vadehra Gallery put up an exhibition, the proceeds of which will go for charity With galleries shut and all events cancelled, new upcoming artists are struggling to get visibility for their creativity. In a bid to support younger artists and their works, Vadehra Art Gallery […]

Aesthetic of the new normal

Artistic sensibilities are always deeply affected by the dysfunctions of the world – in the midst of this pandemic, it is not surprising to see women artists expressing existentialist anguish “The new normal is anything but ordinary” reads the curator’s note of the virtual exhibition titled, ‘Living The New Normal: In These Extraordinary Times.’ At […]

Artists in residence – in their own homes

Creativity is not locked down as veteran painters use whatever is available at home to express their feelings about this strange chapter in human history Visual art is always a reflection of the current times and society. A pandemic of this nature is surely going to make its mark on the canvas. So how are […]