The Ecological Imagination of Jayashree Chakravarty in Contemporary Indian Art
Reading Time: 5 minutes As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent across the globe, contemporary artists are finding new ways to engage with themes of ecology, sustainability, and humanity’s relationship... Read More
Why Paresh Maity’s Public Art Resonates Across India’s Luxury Hubs
Reading Time: 5 minutes Paresh Maity, a name that resonates with vibrancy and creativity, stands as one of India’s most celebrated contemporary artists. With a career spanning over three... Read More
Manu Parekh: The Artist Who Painted Varanasi Alive
Reading Time: 5 minutes Manu Parekh is a distinguished modernist painter known for his series of paintings on the city of Varanasi. Parekh is a prolific painter, and his... Read More
Sakti Burman: The Indian Surrealist Who Conquered Paris
Reading Time: 5 minutes A contemporary Indian artist, painter, sculptor and lithographer, Sakti Burman fills his art with mythology and fantasy-inspired images, filled with rich colours. Born in 1935... Read More
The Intricate World of K Laxma Goud’s Gouache & Watercolors
Reading Time: 4 minutes Indian modern art has witnessed the emergence of several visionary artists whose works bridge the realms of tradition and contemporary expression. Among them, K. Laxma... Read More
T. Vaikuntam: The Ambassador of Telangana’s Rural Beauty
Reading Time: 3 minutes Among the most recognizable figures in contemporary Indian art, T. Vaikuntam stands apart for his unwavering dedication to the people, culture, and visual traditions of... Read More
How Jitish Kallat uses Numbers, Dates & Archives as Art Tools
Reading Time: 5 minutes A painter, sculptor, photographer, and installation artist, Jitish Kallat explores form—how a mark becomes an idea—and our status in the universe Kallat uses an array... Read More
Why Shyamal Dutta Ray Is Considered One of India’s Greatest Watercolour Masters
Reading Time: 5 minutes Among the most accomplished watercolourists of modern India, Shyamal Dutta Ray holds a prominent position. His contribution to establishing watercolour as a significant medium made... Read More
The Technical Rigor of Himmat Shah’s Slip-Casting & Kiln Experiments
Reading Time: 5 minutes Among the pioneers of modern Indian sculpture, Himmat Shah occupies a distinctive position. Renowned for his experimentation with materials and form, Himmat Shah’s studio in Jaipur... Read More
The Role of Cultural Identity in the Sculptures of Dhruva Mistry
Reading Time: 5 minutes Art practices in post-independence India presented a complex amalgamation of traditional and modernist visual aesthetics. Many artists were looking at their cultural roots as inspiration... Read More









