Category: EXHIBITION

‘Nauras’ Unveils Cultural Zenith of 16th-19th CE Southern Sultanates Shruthi Isaac The size may not merit special attention, but the figures in it definitely do. For, the 89cm x 74cm Kalamkari work throws light on the region’s cosmopolitanism at the peak of its glory, Deccani art’s syncretism stringed well at National Museum show curated by […]

Watching Wounds Through The Hands of a Master Art & Deal The mention of Wounds at Akar Prakar brought back lots of memories. Somnath Hore in Shantiniketan was more than an artistic journey, it became the genesis inspiration, and those who were part of this journey recall the distinct and disciplined ways of the master […]

Print and Pulp : Haunting Residues Uma Nair “What do I paint? Expression of my own self, revolving around the one concept – Wounds. All the wounds and wounded I have seen are engraved on my consciousness. ” – Somnath Hore Look at any work by Somnath Hore, the grace, the fluid delicacy and the […]

Sultans Of Deccam India, 1500-1700 : Opulence and Fantasy Metropolitan Museum New York Uma Nair The magnifi cent museum Sultans who ruled the Deccan in the middle ages, prided themselves on attracting the best available literary and artistic talent to their courts, even as they kept an eye on cultural developments in Islamic lands. Among […]

Jeevan Chakra : Multicity Arts Project, Curator Laitka Gupta Uma Nair January 2016 saw an exciting programme of cultural activity across three cities -Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi – all part of Medicine Corner. The programme was an initiative of one of the UK’s most innovative cultural venues, Wellcome Collection – part of the Wellcome Trust, […]

Calligraphy and Fine Art Aiyana Gunjan Craft vs Art : vCraft is a tradition passed on, repeated, done over and over again. In craft there is the collective unconscious made conscious with every stroke. The form, the subject, the lines, the skill, the discipline is sacrosanct to maintain the authenticity n tradition. In craft lies […]

Spirit of Children : Christine Margotin Uma Nair At the celebration of India International Centre’s Experience Festival as well as Lalit Kala Akademi ChristineMargotin’s sculptures of children drew gazes and interest alike.” I do not paint bronze but I prepare my own coloured patina,” states Christina about her works that sat rather cosily in the […]