Contemporary — Indian art

15 pieces in Contemporary

The Art of Living Room Deception: Dia Mehta Bhupal's Paper Worlds

Step into Dia Mehta Bhupal's meticulously crafted paper rooms, where everyday spaces are transformed into stunning photographic illusions that challenge reality itself.

Jul 7Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

Manjunath Kamath: When Gods Go Cycling Through Our Lives

Step into Manjunath Kamath's universe where ancient myths don quirky contemporary attire, inviting a chuckle and a moment of profound reflection.

Jul 7Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

When Language Loses Its Tongue: The Provocative Art of Mithu Sen

Mithu Sen doesn't just make art; she redefines what it means to speak, to see, and to belong, often without a single decipherable word.

Jul 6Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

The Art of What's Left Unsaid: Shilpa Gupta's Provocative Whispers

Shilpa Gupta's art pulls you into the quiet, often uncomfortable spaces where borders blur, words are censored, and silence speaks volumes.

Jul 6Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

The Secret Lives of Grandmothers: Arpita Singh's Unflinching Gaze

Step into Arpita Singh's world, where everyday women confront life's absurdity with a quiet power, all rendered in hues that hum with defiance and delight.

Jul 6Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

Ravinder Reddy: The Golden Gaze of Everyday Gods

Ravinder Reddy's colossal, gilded heads gaze back with a knowing smile, blurring the lines between divinity, pop culture, and the ordinary Indian street.

Jul 6Contemporary7 min read

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From Mundane to Monumental: Valay Shende's Reflective Narratives

Valay Shende masterfully transforms humble metal discs into monumental, reflective sculptures that mirror the complex narratives of modern Indian life.

Jul 5Contemporary7 min read

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Where Old Masters Meet Oz: Raqib Shaw's Glimmering Fantasies

Step into Raqib Shaw's opulent, glittering worlds where Old Master paintings collide with fantastical creatures and personal mythologies.

Jul 5Contemporary7 min read

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When Barbed Wire Weaves Stories: Reena Saini Kallat's Art of Connection

Reena Saini Kallat masterfully transforms barbed wire and political maps into delicate, thought-provoking art that explores borders and belonging.

Jul 5Contemporary7 min read

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Behind the Shutters: Atul Dodiya's Layers of Life and Art

Atul Dodiya invites viewers into a world where art literally opens and closes, revealing personal histories and shared anxieties behind unexpected shutters.

Jul 5Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

When Beeswax and Tamarind Paste Become Breathtaking Art: The World of Ranjani Shettar

Step into the wondrous, delicate world of Ranjani Shettar, where humble materials like beeswax transform into vast, poetic installations that breathe with life.

Jul 4Contemporary7 min read

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When Cosmos Meets Curry: The Universe According to Jitish Kallat

Jitish Kallat's art takes everyday objects and grand cosmic theories, stirs them together, and serves up a fresh perspective on India's past, present, and future.

Jul 4Contemporary7 min read

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The Board Games of Life: Thukral & Tagra's Playful Art of Aspiration

Delhi-based duo Thukral & Tagra turn everyday aspirations and the big leap of migration into art that's as witty as it is deeply insightful.

Jul 4Contemporary7 min read

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Dots That Speak: Bharti Kher and the Art of the Bindi

Bharti Kher elevates the humble bindi from a forehead adornment to a powerful artistic medium, creating works that shimmer with stories of identity and transformation.

Jul 3Contemporary7 min read

NENazaria Editorial

When Kitchen Clutter Becomes Contemporary Art: Subodh Gupta's Unexpected Masterpieces

Subodh Gupta turns everyday stainless steel utensils into monumental sculptures, challenging our ideas of art, home, and identity.

Jul 3Contemporary7 min read