Chennai | Vast Meditations at Apparao Galleries exhibits small format art

Chennai | Vast Meditations at Apparao Galleries exhibits small format art

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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Chennai artist Narayan Lakshman explores Zen through abstract expressionism in debut solo show

Chennai artist Narayan Lakshman explores Zen through abstract expressionism in debut solo show

First Light of Dawn — Acrylic on Canvas by Narayan Lakshman | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For 10 days starting March 1, Chennai’s CP Art Centre will play host to an art exhibit by artist and journalist Narayan Lakshman. Themed the Zen of Art, the exhibition features 26 abstract expressionist works with some colour blends […]

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In Hyderabad, artist Rahul Mitra’s Box City installation draws attention to urban living

In Hyderabad, artist Rahul Mitra’s Box City installation draws attention to urban living

At the State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad, artist Rahul Mitra takes a look at the 300 cardboard boxes he bought from the Esamia Bazar in Koti. Once he paints them, these boxes will go into designing an installation titled ‘Box City’, alluding to box-like homes in urban spaces. He has showcased Box City installations internationally […]

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One for the road: Delhi show brings together 14 artists to highlight shared creativity and heritage of the Silk Route

One for the road: Delhi show brings together 14 artists to highlight shared creativity and heritage of the Silk Route

Artworks for Padm at Bikaner House from January 30 | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT India’s first curated platform for contemporary sculptural art, Padm, is hosting its inaugural exhibition. Conceptualised by Sakshi Ruia and curated by Falguni Bhatt, the show brings together a series of ceramic and stone sculptures by 14 contemporary artists showcasing the cultural […]

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Seeking Vaikuntam: A fusion of art and fashion unveiled at Collage, Rutland Gate

Seeking Vaikuntam: A fusion of art and fashion unveiled at Collage, Rutland Gate

Thota Vaikuntam’s art | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Wrapped in a blue sari, armed with bangles and a bindi, a stocky middle-aged woman peeks out of acclaimed Indian artist Thota Vaikuntam’s framed artwork. She is surrounded by designer wear, greenery, and a few other friends who share almond-eyed glances while clad in vibrant clothes.  The […]

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Artist Trupti Joshi pays tribute to her husband Vishal Joshi through Signs of Commitment, an art showcase in Hyderabad

Artist Trupti Joshi pays tribute to her husband Vishal Joshi through Signs of Commitment, an art showcase in Hyderabad

Chandelier by Vishal Joshi, on view at Kalakriti art gallery in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The spiral form is a signature motif in Vishal Joshi’s artworks that are on view at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad. The exhibition, titled Signs of Commitment, is a tribute to the late artist by his wife and artist, […]

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Thota Tharani’s unique installation to Ankon Mitra’s origami art, a multi- ‘Hued’ showcase in Hyderabad

Thota Tharani’s unique installation to Ankon Mitra’s origami art, a multi- ‘Hued’ showcase in Hyderabad

Hue, by EkChitra and South Bay, showcases nearly 100 artworks by 33 artists | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The beauty of art lies in its unpredictability and immense possibilities. The large installation of Ganesha by artist and production designer Thota Tharani, on view at the Spirit building, beside Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad, as part of […]

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In his solo exhibition, artist Vikram Varghese chronicles his travels through India

In his solo exhibition, artist Vikram Varghese chronicles his travels through India

Vikram Varghese | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “I love travelling. I like to explore. Whether it is the narrow bylanes of George Town, Chennai, or the teeming ghats of Varanasi, I like walking around with a sketchbook and pen in my hand,” says Chennai-based artist Vikram Varghese. He adds, “Sometimes I wonder whether I am […]

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