The first time I heard of Bina Sarkar Ellias was in 2017, while writing an article on her daughter Yuki Ellias’ play. I was introduced to International Gallerie, a global arts and ideas journal that Bina, a poet and curator, founded in 1997. She continues to edit, design and publish it herself. Her new work, The Big Book […]
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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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Autumn Serenade by Vidya Sundar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is a sprawling field of yellow against a strip of pale blue sky with towering mountains in the background — all on canvas in a painting titled Spring in Jeju by Son Ilsam at the Lalit Kala Akademi. Not too far away, a flock […]
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Jaya Jaitly’s latest book is a departure from what came before — from textile, craft and all things handmade. Instead, it’s a deep dive into design thinking. Inspirations for Graphic Design from India, co-authored with professor Dimple Bahl of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and published by Arthshila Trust, advocates an overhaul of […]
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For the coming year, artists across the board are clear about one thing: spreading cheer, and creating positive affirmations to create a hopeful future in an otherwise grim world. From art prints of colourful tulips and roses, to bookmarks with self-care prompts, you are sure to save these calendars as keepsakes even after the year […]
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If summer is here, can the mango be far behind? Not just on our plates but also as a motif on textiles and other crafts. The fruit is deeply embedded in our ethos, says Anamika Pathak, in her 2021 dissertation, Mango-kairi-kalka-paisley: Design in Indian Art from Architecture to Textiles. The former curator of National Museum, […]
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Dancing deities @ Indian Haathi Launched in 2021 to support artisans impacted by COVID-19’s first wave, the Hyderabad-based Indian Haathi takes pride in its quirky creations that depict mythical and folk characters: Surabhi, a white cow, Ambhra the elephant, and Dawon the lion, among others. Their latest collection of dancing deities (upwards of ₹600) is […]
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Tribal and traditional artists explore novel ways of storytelling, experimenting with colour, techniques and contemporary themes, to connect with younger, mainstream audiences Tribal and traditional artists explore novel ways of storytelling, experimenting with colour, techniques and contemporary themes, to connect with younger, mainstream audiences The unusually sultry September and a busy makeshift stall, do not […]
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Try a Madhubani puzzle, draw a Pichwai butterfly and recreate a Gond painting with Shalinee Ghosh and Krishna Kumar’s unique children’s toys and games, which proudly tell a story of India and her people Try a Madhubani puzzle, draw a Pichwai butterfly and recreate a Gond painting with Shalinee Ghosh and Krishna Kumar’s unique children’s […]
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Explore an intriguing collection of Indian contemporary art, including rare early works by luminaries of the Madras Art Movement and the Bengal School, from the personal collection of the late entrepreneur Pradipto Mohapatra Explore an intriguing collection of Indian contemporary art, including rare early works by luminaries of the Madras Art Movement and the Bengal […]
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