Contemporary art Archives

Hyderabad at the India Art Fair 2024: Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi galleries showcase artworks in which the contemporary meets traditional imagery

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Three galleries from Hyderabad — Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi Contemporary — will be making their presence felt at the 15th edition of the India Art Fair 2024 (IAF), to be held in New Delhi from February 1 to 4 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds. This year’s edition features around 100 exhibitors, including 71 galleries, seven design […]

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

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

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 […]

Contemporary works of four Kerala artists on show

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Artist Aneesh V’s works on show at Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Kochi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Artist Mibin’s canvases can jolt a casual observer out of their comfort zone. They can push you down thought spirals, take you along imaginative heights and, at times, make you just want to stand and stare. And […]

Mumbai’s Gallery XXL puts post-graffiti and urban contemporary art in the spotlight

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Aravani Art Project, Deepa in Colaba I, 2023, Acrylic, cloth and embroidery on canvas, 48 x 24 inches | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In February this year, the India Art Fair in New Delhi showcased a couple of ‘outsiders’ at Bikaner House. Featuring artworks by phenomenal artists including Anpu Varkey, Aravani Art Project, Guesswho, Fintan […]

In Pictures | Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Despite the delay in opening, over two lakh people have visited the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23 in the first month of the biannual contemporary art festival held at various venues in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in Kochi. Curated by Singaporean artist Shubigi Rao, artworks by 90 artists from around world are featured this year in the […]

Gandhi in art: Three artists explore the relevance of the Mahatma in contemporary India

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The artworks aim to provide the viewer with an understanding of the afterlife of Gandhi The artworks aim to provide the viewer with an understanding of the afterlife of Gandhi No doubt Gandhi is one of the most iconic figures of post-Independence India, but what do his images really mean to us? Artists Anuj Ambalal, […]

Art Basel Hong Kong 2022 takes the hybrid route for the second consecutive year; Ellen Pau’s Shape of Light video installation sends out a message of healing

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Artist Ellen Pau’s Shape of Light video installation, projected onto Hong Kong’s M+ Museum, sends out a message of healing during the pandemic Artist Ellen Pau’s Shape of Light video installation, projected onto Hong Kong’s M+ Museum, sends out a message of healing during the pandemic The 2022 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, which […]

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