Indian Art

The works of Sita Ram, who illustrated the world around for Lord Hastings, reveal his ability to distinguish sight from insight So little is known about Indian painters of the past that, whenever from their world of silence, one hears another whisper, another faint sound, one feels grateful. Perhaps, even a bit relieved. For, far too long has one lived …

The pursuit of art and “struggle” go hand in hand, but for broke artists living on a dream to make it big, Neb Sarai village in south Delhi offers an affordable roof and unlimited canvas space. Most streets in the village have a wall or two painted over with a portrait or abstract art – the work of resident artists. While the …

The Dara Shikoh Festival, Srinagar, encourages vibrant dialogue, energetic workshops and experiments in theatre, music, photography, poetry and environment to celebrate the heritage of the Valley A villa set in the middle of 40 acres of almond, apple and pear orchards, the front facing the Dal Lake and the back, the vast Himalayas, becomes the focus of literary and creative …

At the exhibition titled Assorted, the creations while treating the senses defy the popular belief that art is an expensive business While most may entertain the general thought about art being expensive, there are others who like to break the class barriers along with a few stereotypes. An exhibition titled Assorted, at IFM Art Portfolio, Sector 9, Chandigarh, tenders a …

The so-called aimless drawings have taken a new avatar and can be seen everywhere — from mugs, trays, key chains to wall posters, wedding cards, and even T-shirts, sarees, scarves Printed images, mostly in black and white, and many a time in colour, are finding new surfaces. These are seen almost everywhere — homes, offices, roadsides, hotels, coffee shops and …