‘There is nothing preconceived about any of my paintings. Sometimes the viewers infer something from a piece of art much deeper than what the artist construed,’ says lawyer-turned-artist Vani Chandrashekhar.
The Delhi Police is raising awareness in public against drug abuse through painting exhibitions, short film, nukkad nataks, and distribution of informative material as part of the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The art world is currently witnessing a massive revolution sparked by the resurgence of historical paintings. This makes for an exciting time for art lovers as this trend is not an ephemeral one; it is altering how art engages artists and audiences.
Commending the artwork of the artists, she said the eternal relationship between human beings and nature is reflected in their artwork.
A recent exhibition of paintings organised by Surnandan Bharati, a recognised organisation promoting the performing arts, was showcased at the Gaganendra Shilpa Pradarshasala Kolkata from 7–10 July 2024.
The 40 poems chosen for ‘Bheegi Lakeerein’ span four decades of Rita’s life. In a candid interaction with The Statesman correspondent Shweta Kumari, Jhunjhunwala shared about her journey and work.
From 21 to 26 May, 2022 at Bikaner House from 11:00am to 7:00 pm, the group exhibition is all set to bring together artists from diverse backgrounds who respond to the concept of urban myths in the here and now of modern living even as they revisit their roots in their own unique visual language.
Whenever you are sad or stressed, just pick up your colour palette and start painting.
"The Pahari painters rarely inscribed their works," he explained of his research into the book, adding: "We have only sketchy information about the lives and working process of Pahari painters; hence attempts to describe their careers remain uncertain."
A diverse contemporary section includes impressive prints and a sculpture by Zarina, and significant works by the region's most renowned practitioners like Atul Dodiya, Anju Dodiya, Ranjani Shettar, Jitish Kallat and Subodh Gupta, to name a few.
