Art by Sitikanta Samantsinghar On a wall at Apparao Galleries, there are four abstract paintings by John Tun Sein that are colourful and chaotic. Not too far away, one can spot Chantal Jumel’s Pinpricks Tamil Geometry with intricate kolam patterns on white paper. Parth Kothekar’s intricate papercut art meanwhile, makes you stop in your tracks […]
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Paper as an art form isn’t very recognised in India. Filling this gap is On Paper Of Paper (O.P.O.P) curated by sculptor and architect Ankon Mitra in collaboration with Apparao Galleries, at the ongoing India Design ID in Delhi. Featuring 75 artists, designers and architects from across the country and the globe, it is a […]
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Paola Manfredi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikankari’s origins remain mysterious, even though the embroidery is synonymous with the city of Lucknow. The delicate (mostly white) embroidery (on mostly white fabric) draws up images of elite Awadh, where garments adorned by noblemen carry with them a sense of prestige. Ethnologist Paola Manfredi would argue however, […]
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Monochromatic art by Akbar Padamsee This week, at Delhi’s Bikaner House, the monochromatic art of Akbar Padamsee plays off self-taught artist Badri Narayan’s work, influenced by the miniature tradition, mythology and self reflection. As a modern painter, Narayan did not enjoy the level of fame and exposure of Padamsee, so this tribute puts some of […]
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Man And Wife by Badri Narayan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The exhibition, called Ruminations on India: A trail of artworks on paper, at New Delhi’s Bikaner House, Living Tradition Centre, offers a classic treat for art aficionados and aesthetes. Presented by Apparao Galleries, it displays over 100 artworks by artists who shaped the narrative […]
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Clockwise from top left: MAP, Kamini Sawhney, Mehrangarh Fort, Sharan Apparao, Priya Paul, and Tarang Arora Why are museum shops in India not as thoughtfully curated as those you find abroad? We have both craftspeople and design experts who have been experimenting with different materials here but they haven’t made it to the museum gift shop. […]
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AF Weekender, India’s first pan-India art event, will have galleries staying open beyond working hours and special studio visits for young collectors AF Weekender, India’s first pan-India art event, will have galleries staying open beyond working hours and special studio visits for young collectors This weekend, art took to the streets in a big way. […]
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