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    6Mar, 2026
    “ATHAHA” Beyond The Boundaries Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Alka Bhrushundi At Jehangir Art Gallery

    “From: 3rd to 9th March 2026

    “ATHAHA”

    Beyond the Boundaries

    Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Alka Bhrushundi

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    AC Gallery -1,

    161-B, M. G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

    Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: +91 7703880130

    Alka Bhrushundi’s ‘Athaha’ does not merely contemplate infinity; it constructs it.

    In her works, blue is not a backdrop to devotion but a spatial field in which matter, energy, and consciousness appear suspended. The paintings move between vortex and void, between cellular intricacy and cosmic scale. Spirals open like primordial galaxies. Orb-like forms hover as if embryonic worlds. Vein-like calligraphic tracings pulse across surfaces, suggesting neural networks, river deltas, or unseen cosmological diagrams. The language is abstract, yet unmistakably organic.

    The artist’s earlier engagement with devotional figuration has not disappeared; it has evolved. What once required an image now unfolds as vibration. The divine is no longer personified but diffused, circulating through colour, texture, and atmosphere. Blue dominates, but it is not singular. It deepens into indigo, fractures with rusted orange, glows with quiet gold. It carries both immersion and combustion.

    There is a compelling tension in these works: density and lightness coexist. Feathers drift across turbulent grounds. Gold fissures cut through planetary masses. Mist veils intricate structures beneath. The compositions feel simultaneously microcosmic and macrocosmic; as if we are witnessing the inside of a cell and the birth of a universe in the same breath.

    ‘Athaha’ proposes infinity not as escape, but as interior expansion. These paintings ask the viewer to recalibrate scale, to consider that vastness may reside within the smallest pulse of awareness. In an era of distraction and speed, this work insists on sustained looking. It resists narration and instead offers immersion.

    Infinity here is not decorative mysticism. It is a disciplined exploration of energy, stillness, and threshold. Stand before these works long enough, and the boundary between outer cosmos and inner landscape begins to thin.

    This show was inaugurated on 3rd March 2026 by Honourable Guests Shri Rajendra Patil (President -The Bombay Art Society, Founder – India Art Festival), Prof. Dr. Ganesh Tartare(Sir, J.J. School of Art, Mumbai), Shri Rishiraj Sethi (CA, CFA; Director – Aura Art eConnect Pvt.Ltd), Prof. Him Chatterjee( Vice chancellor,  J. J. School of Art, Architecture & Design) Shri Vijayraj Bodhankar(Renowned Artist) among others.

     

    “ATHAHA” Beyond The Boundaries Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Alka Bhrushundi At Jehangir Art Gallery

    6Mar, 2026
    Between Surface And Depth: The Inner Landscapes I An Exhibition By Bharti Verma And Ruchi Chadha

    The exhibition Between Surface and Depth: The Inner Landscapes by Bharti Verma and Ruchi Chadha opened on 3rd March at Gallery No. 2 of Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, drawing artists, students, and members of the city’s art community to an engaging inaugural evening. The exhibition will remain on display until 9th March, presenting a body of work that reflects on inner experience, resilience, and the subtle dialogue between surface and depth.

    The show was inaugurated by Rajendra Patil, Founder and President of the India Art Festival, along with Rishiraj Sethi, Director of Aura Arts. Their presence added significance to the opening, highlighting the continuing support extended by curators and art platforms toward contemporary artistic practices.

    The evening was further marked by the presence of distinguished academicians, including Ganesh Tartare, Professor at the Sir J. J. School of Art, and Him Chatterjee, Vice Chancellor of J.J. School of Art Architecture and Design. Their participation brought together perspectives from both the academic and artistic spheres, enriching the spirit of the occasion.

    Visitors to the opening explored works that move between figuration and symbolic abstraction. Bharti Verma’s paintings reflect an inward gaze, where the human form becomes a site of memory, emotion, and introspection. In contrast, Ruchi Chadha’s lotus-inspired compositions evoke themes of renewal and quiet strength, using the flower as a metaphor for growth and emergence.

      

    Between Surface And Depth: The Inner Landscapes I An Exhibition By Bharti Verma And Ruchi Chadha

    20Feb, 2026
    “Echoes Of Silence”Art Exhibition By Renowned Artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 17th to 23rd February 2026

    “Echoes of Silence”

    The Dual Art Exhibition by Contemporary Renowned Artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 8329932837, +91 9422775921

    A Group Exhibition of Paintings by two contemporary renowned artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane are showing their recent works in Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai from 17th to 23rd February 2026 Between 11am to 7pm.

    Vikas Malhara

    Vikas Malhara operates within a restrained, inward abstraction where form appears only as a trace and colour functions as a carrier of time. The paintings unfold slowly, built from translucent layers of greys, blues, blacks, and earthen whites, creating surfaces that feel weathered rather than composed. Nothing is declared outright; instead, structures emerge hesitantly, as if remembered rather than invented.

    Horizontal bands, softened blocks, and interrupted planes suggest landscapes without geography; psychic terrains shaped by pause, erosion, and silence. Malhara’s brushwork avoids emphasis; marks blur into one another, allowing edges to dissolve. This deliberate refusal of sharp definition creates a sense of suspended movement, where forms seem to hover between appearing and disappearing. Blacks carry weight but not aggression, functioning more like anchors of gravity than gestures of dominance.

    What distinguishes these works is their temporality. They appear less painted than settled, as if the surface has absorbed breath, hesitation, and repetition over time. The paintings do not resolve; they remain open, incomplete, and quietly receptive. In a visual culture driven by immediacy and assertion, Malhara’s works insist on slowness. They ask the viewer to linger, to inhabit uncertainty, and to experience abstraction not as an idea, but as a state of being.

    Hemant Dhane

    In his works, Hemant Dhane pares abstraction down to its most disciplined, inward essentials. Colour is not applied; it is settled. Greens hover like atmospheric fields, reds burn without aggression, and yellows appear as brief, almost ethical interruptions. The surfaces hold a soft grain, suggesting repeated acts of layering, erasure, and restraint rather than expressive excess.

    Dhane’s compositions resist centrality. Vertical fissures, muted blocks, and barely-there geometries behave like pauses in thought; structures that emerge only to dissolve back into silence. There is a strong sense of held breath: nothing spills, nothing insists. Even the most saturated reds feel meditative rather than dramatic, as if heat has been absorbed and disciplined by time.

    What is striking is the balance between control and vulnerability. These paintings do not perform abstraction; they inhabit it. They ask the viewer to slow down, to register colour as duration and form as residue. The result is a quiet, contemplative abstraction where perception itself becomes the subject.

    This show was inaugurated on 17th February 2026 by Honourable Guests – Amoli Jain, Naman Jain, Abhedya Jain, Prakash Waghmare, Milind Joshi, Ravindra Mardia, Ashok Hinge among others.

    ———Sushma Sabnis (Mumbai)

    “Echoes Of Silence” Art Exhibition By Renowned Artists – Vikas Malhara, Hemant Dhane In Jehangir Art Gallery

    14Feb, 2026
    “Divine Texture Of Culture” An Exhibition Of Sculptures By Kiran Shigvan, Karuna Shigvan At Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    From: 10th to 16th February 2026

    “Divine Texture of Culture”

    An Exhibition of Sculptures by Kiran Shigvan, Karuna Shigvan

    VENUE:

    Nehru Center Art Gallery,

    AC Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 77108 68631 / +91 77759 87011

    Kiran Shigvan:

    Kiran Shigvan’s sculptures operate at the intersection of anatomical precision, restraint, and a sensitivity to material behaviour. Working primarily in fibreglass and bronze, he demonstrates a disciplined command over form, allowing the human figure to emerge not as show but as a site of quiet psychological intensity. His sculptures often appear paused mid-thought or mid-breath, suggesting an inward turn rather than an outward performance. There is no excess here, gesture is economised, surfaces are controlled, and the body is treated as a vessel of lived experience rather than an object of idealisation.

    What is striking is Shigvan’s ability to let material speak without overpowering the subject. Fibreglass lends his figures a contemporary immediacy, while bronze anchors them within a longer sculptural lineage, creating a productive tension between the present and the classical. His figures carry the weight of ordinary vulnerability; fatigue, contemplation, resilience, rendered with dignity and restraint. In an age of overstated narratives, Kiran Shigvan’s sculptures insist on slowness, silence, and deep looking.

    Karuna Shigvan:

    Karuna Shigvan’s sculptural language is lyrical, devotional, and inward-looking, shaped by an enduring engagement with feminine presence, musicality, and mythic memory. Her figures, often women, musicians, or dual-faced visages are not portraits in the literal sense but embodiments of states of being: listening, offering, waiting, remembering. Working with bronze and fibreglass, she builds surfaces through intricate texturing that recalls textiles, jewellery, and ritual ornamentation, allowing the skin of the sculpture to carry cultural memory and form.

    There is a musical rhythm in her work; the flute, the peacock feather, the inward-tilted head, suggesting sound translated into stillness. Unlike heroic monumentality, Shigvan’s sculptures favour intimacy and grace; their elongated proportions and softened gestures evoke bhakti traditions and classical Indian aesthetics without slipping into pastiche. The duality of faces hints at layered identities: inner and outer selves, the temporal and the eternal. Her work draws the viewer into a quiet, sustained communion. In a contemporary moment obsessed with speed, Karuna Shigvan’s sculptures reclaim slowness as a form of reverence.

    ——Sushma Sabnis (Mumbai)

    “Divine Texture Of Culture” An Exhibition Of Sculptures By Kiran Shigvan, Karuna Shigvan At Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    5Feb, 2026
    ARTIVAL FOUNDATION Presents ART CONTINUUM 2026 An Art Exhibition By 30 Contemporary Renowned Artists From Across India At Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Goa

    January 28 to February 8, 2026

    ARTIVAL FOUNDATION Presents

    “ART CONTINUUM 2026”

    An Art Exhibition by 30 contemporary renowned artists from India

    VENUE

    Carpe Diem Art Gallery,

    81/2, Godinho (Jaques Godinho) House,

    Gomes Waddo, Costa Vaddo Road,

    Majorda, Goa 403713

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    For More Details

    CALL / WHATSAPP

    + 91 9920804573

    + 91 9833949788

    Art Continuum: A Journey Through Artistic Expression

    This Grand exhibition is a harmonious convergence of 30 revered contemporary artists, hailing from the present art world. The talented and renowned artists participating in this exhibition include Art Continuum is a landmark exhibition bringing together 30 respected contemporary artists from across India, reflecting the breadth and vitality of the present art landscape. The participating artists include Bhiva Punekar, Chandrakant Tajbije, Damodar Madgaonkar, Deepak Garud, Dhammapal Kirdak,Gautam Mukherjee, Gopal Pardeshi, Jaydeb Dolui, Jayshree Savani, Kappari Kishan, Manoj Das, Maredu Ramu, Mohan Naik, Mohit Naik, Nanda Pathak, Nilanjana Roy, Paneri Punekar, Pradip Sarkar, Puja Agrawal, Rahul Kirdak, Raju Autade, Reshma Shirke, Rucha Wavare, Satish Wavare, Seemmaa Hedaoo, Shailesh Gurav, Shashikant Patade, Dr. Shefali Bhujbal, Simrit Luthra, Tania Fatnani, Vaishali Vijay, Virendra Chopde, Vishal Phasale, Vishwajeet Naik among others.

    Throughout the grand chronicle of humanity, art has served as the cornerstone of civilization. Long before the dawn of spoken language, our ancestors began to etch narratives and dreams onto cave walls, laying the foundation for the powerful language of visual communication. From the prehistoric whispers on stone to the contemporary hum of AI-generated artistry, art has been the enduring thread weaving together tribes, societies, and the very fabric of human experience.

    Art transcends the boundaries of individual disciplines, permeating every field of knowledge and fostering a rich network of expression through diverse styles and cultural voices. While the undeniable visual impact of art remains captivating, it is the platform itself that truly ignites artistic evolution. Art shows and fairs serve as vibrant marketplaces where budding talent flourishes and established masters receive recognition for their invaluable contributions to the nation’s cultural heritage.

    In this spirit, we present a unique exhibition – Art Continuum. This groundbreaking show embarks on a nationwide odyssey, showcasing the nuanced beauty of Indigenous artistic expressions alongside the unseen vibrancy of contemporary art from both urban and rural landscapes.

    Art Continuum debuts its captivating journey in the esteemed halls of the Visual Art Gallery at Carpe Diem Art Gallery, South Goa  gracing the capital city from January 28 to February 8, 2026. The show boasts a dazzling display by 30 contemporary visual artists from across the country.

    This exhibition represents a culmination of the Artival Foundation’s unwavering dedication to fostering artistic expression since its inception in 2018. Founded by Satish Patil and Sharad Gurav, the Artival Foundation is a non-commercial haven for both established and emerging artists in India. With a particular focus on amplifying the voices of folk and tribal artists often unheard in the mainstream, the foundation provides a platform for artistic dialogue and recognition.

    Art Continuum transcends a mere exhibition, epitomising a year-long endeavour. The show brings together renowned artists and those on the cusp of recognition, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and accessibility. In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, Art Continuum serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring human connection with art.

    The exhibition embarks on a national tour, visiting renowned galleries in various Indian cities. This journey aims to celebrate the lesser-known voices and the unique artistic tapestry woven by diverse regions.

    Art enthusiasts, seasoned collectors, and all those with a passion for artistic discovery – we extend a heartfelt invitation.  Art Continuum is an exhibition for all, a celebration of the enduring human spirit expressed through the boundless language of visual art. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and compassion.

    This Show was inaugurated on 28th January 2026 by Honorable Chief Guest Mrs. Sai Kiran Thakur in the presence of many artists, art dignitaries among others

    —-Sushma Sabnis (Mumbai)

    https://youtube.com/shorts/JSrwMvl3RoE

     

    ARTIVAL FOUNDATION Presents ART CONTINUUM 2026 An Art Exhibition By 30 Contemporary Renowned Artists From Across India  At Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Goa

    31Jan, 2026
    JMD Art Gallery Presents “Breath Of The Infinite” A Group Exhibition Of Paintings By 5 Contemporary Renowned Artists

    From: January 16 – 31, 2026

    JMD Gallery Presents

    “Breath of The Infinite”

    A Group Exhibition of Paintings by Chetan Katigar, Dinesh Kumar Parmar, Pradip Kumar Sau, Ranjit Kurmi, Santosh Kumar Sandilya

    VENUE:

    JMD Art Gallery

    J – 109, Ansa Industrial Estate,

    Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka,

    Near Shiv Sagar Restaurant, Andheri East,

    Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072

    Phone: 093231 29595 / 09221133506

    www.jmdartgallery.com

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Breath of The Infinite

    A Group show of Paintings by five contemporary renowned artists – Chetan Katigar, Dinesh Kumar Parmar, Pradip Kumar Sau, Ranjit Kurmi, Santosh Kumar Sandilya will be displayed at JMD Art Gallery, J-109, Ansa Industrial Estate, Saki Naka, Andheri(West), Mumbai from 16th to 31st January 2026 between 11am to 7pm.

    Santosh Kumar Sandilya paints Kashi not as a picturesque city but as a living cosmology, where architecture, river, boats, and human ritual are bound into one breathing organism. Working with Ganga -jal as both medium and meaning, his layered ghats turn Varanasi into a site where faith, time, and everyday life flow through the same visual bloodstream.

    Ranjit Kurmi’s abstraction moves like a charged weather system; bands of colour collide, fracture, and recombine, producing a painterly turbulence that feels both lyrical and volatile. His canvases hold the tension between structure and release, where pigment behaves like memory in motion rather than fixed form.

    Chetan Katigar builds a lush narrative theatre where myth, music, flora, and human presence fold into a single ornamental rhythm, giving devotional storytelling the pulse of contemporary colour. His figurative worlds feel ceremonial yet intimate, where Krishna, musicians, animals, and forest become a single breathing choreography rather than separate motifs.

    Pradip Kumar Sau constructs a metaphysical theatre in blue, where floating heads, ascending triangles amidst celestial bodies, and drifting bodies map the human mind’s restless pull between gravity and transcendence. His paintings stage the psyche as a dream-space in which the finite body strains toward an infinite, luminous elsewhere.

    Dinesh Parmar composes memory like a palimpsest; layered fields of colour, fractured faces, and symbolic geometry drifting through one another as if time itself were being slowly repainted. His mixed-media surfaces feel archaeological, where emotion, history, and private myth surface and dissolve in the same breath.

    This show was inaugurated on 16th January 2026 by Honourable Guests Mr. Milind Pai(Principal Architect), Mr. Sameer Bhambere(Founder of Lemon Yellow LLP)

    —–Sushma Sabnis (Art Curator & Writer)

    JMD Art Gallery Presents “Breath Of The Infinite” A Group Exhibition Of Paintings By 5 Contemporary Renowned Artists

    16Jan, 2026
    “RELATIONS” An Exhibition Of Paintings & Drawings By Renowned Artist Sajal Kanti Mitra At Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 13th to 19th January 2026

    “RELATIONS”

    An Exhibition of Paintings & Drawings

    By Renowned artist Sajal Kanti Mitra

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing:11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9831429243

    In the works of Sajal Kanti Mitra, figuration and abstraction exist in a continuous, deliberate dialogue. His paintings unfold within a threshold space where faces, bodies, and gestures momentarily emerge from layered fields of colour, only to recede again into atmosphere and rhythm. Rather than offering linear narratives, the works propose states of becoming, images held in suspension, as if caught between thought and emotion.

    Mitra’s visual language is rooted in an urban consciousness, yet it is tempered by an inward, almost musical lyricism. The recurring female forms across his canvases function less as portraits and more as presences, self-contained, introspective, and quietly resonant. Their elongated physiognomies and gently fractured planes evoke relational memory, suggesting how identities are shaped through closeness, distance, and unspoken exchange rather than fixed definition.

    Colour operates here as cadence rather than embellishment. Dense reds and ochres lend gravity and corporeal weight, while blues and greens open into contemplative, meditative intervals. The worked surfaces scraped, layered, and reassembled, retain traces of process, allowing the act of painting itself to register as an attentive, almost listening gesture.

    Seen together, the exhibition reads as a sustained meditation on rhythm: of bodies, emotions, and lived urban experience filtered through personal mythology. Mitra does not seek resolution; instead, he holds form at the edge of recognition, inviting the viewer into a quiet, continuous encounter.

    “RELATIONS” An Exhibition Of Paintings & Drawings By Renowned Artist Sajal Kanti Mitra At Jehangir Art Gallery

     

    16Jan, 2026
    “Sacred India” 17th Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Paramesh Paul At Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    January 13 to 19, 2026

    “Sacred India”

    17th Solo Show of Paintings

    By Renowned artist Paramesh Paul

    VENUE: 

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    AC Gallery, Discovery of India Building

    Dr. Annie Besant Road

    Worli, Mumbai – 400018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9833748993

    Renowned artist Parameh Paul is showing his recent work “Sacred India” 17th Solo Show of Paintings at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, AC Gallery, Worli, Mumbai from 13th to 19th January 2026 between 11am to 7pm.

    A Luminous Journey through Sacred Sites Paramesh Paul pays an earnest and deeply emotive tribute to the scenic and sacred beauty of places like Varanasi and Pandharpur. In glowing, warm colours — amber, gold, and vermilion — these works are created with utmost care and devotion. A sense of awe is evoked through the dense compositions, while a serene, sublime calm pervades the picture space, immersing the viewer in prayer-like feelings, known and ‘unknown’.

    In a work, the sky shines with saturated oranges and golds, while floating diyas and lotus blooms transform the river itself into an altar — majestic, fluid, and sanctified. The ghats of Varanasi at dusk, the sculpted Nandi, the pilgrims and devotees performing rituals, lend the paintings a rich narrative fullness, conveying faith as a lived, luminous presence. Scripted with fine, brooding strokes, these paintings are soothing and richly rewarding on both visual and emotional terms. The lines and forms that construct boats and houses have a quiet charm. Details of rituals — aarti, bathing, prayer, procession — and of temples, pavilions, and arches, are sensitively rendered; they carry a fascinating presence and grace, binding all elements into a shared ceremonial glow. In another piece, the palette shifts to greys, ash-whites, muted blues, and smoky browns. Against this subdued ground, ornate bamboo chhatris punctuate the surface, as if reflecting continuity — ritual, belief, and the ceaseless flow of life along the river. India is a vast land with various traditions of celebration, devotion, worship, and holy places. Works such as these, recalling the “purity” of the sacred riverine sites on painterly terms, are a noteworthy aspiration.

    This show was Inaugurated on 13th January 2026 By Honourable Guests

    Ms. Nidhi Choudhari, IAS Director – National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai In the presence of Mr. Augustine Chalissery Founder & CEO – SystemIntegra, Mr.Tapas Maity (Reciter & Voiceover Artist) Among others

    ———Prayag Shukla (Poet & Art Critic)

     

    “Sacred India” 17th Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Paramesh Paul At Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    31Dec, 2025
    “Between Form And Silence” Recent Works By Artist Asha Shetty In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 29th December 2025 to 4th January 2026

    “Between Form and Silence”

    Where the unseen begins to speak

    Recent works By

    Contemporary artist Asha Shetty                                               

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9326475228

    Between Form and Silence – Solo Exhibition by Asha Shetty

    Between Form and Silence is a solo exhibition by Mumbai-based contemporary artist Asha Shetty, presented at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda. The exhibition brings together recent works in acrylic and ink on canvas that move between abstraction and figuration, exploring states of balance, transition, and inward contemplation.

    Shetty’s practice is grounded in rigorous training in drawing and painting, supported by formal study of Indian aesthetics. Her works do not follow narrative structures; instead, they invite slow looking and quiet engagement. Figures appear as inward-facing presences rather than portraits, existing as states of being. These are placed in dialogue with abstract structures, subtle geometric rhythms, and elements drawn from nature and ritual.

    Material process plays a central role in the artworks. Working with acrylic, ink, collage, and layered textures, Shetty builds surfaces gradually through addition, erosion, and restraint. Marks remain visible, carrying traces of time and decision, while the balance between what is revealed and what is concealed is carefully maintained.

    Colour, symmetry, and surface rhythm guide the viewer’s experience, creating compositions that hold stillness without becoming static. The artworks resist immediate interpretation, allowing meaning to unfold through sustained viewing.

    The past year marks a new phase in Shetty’s artistic journey, where traditional sensibilities intersect with contemporary abstraction. ‘Between Form and Silence’ offers a reflective space within the gallery, inviting viewers to pause, observe, and engage with a visual language shaped by quiet intensity and considered restraint.

    This show was inaugurated on 30th December 2025 by Honourable Guests – Mr. Surendra Jagtap, (Eminent Artist & Principal of J.K. Academy of Art & Design Mumbai), Mr. Prakash Bhise(Eminent Artist), Mr. Ganesh Hire(Renowned Artist), Virendra Chopde(Well-known artist).

     

    “Between Form And Silence” Recent Works By Artist Asha Shetty In Jehangir Art Gallery

    27Dec, 2025
    “CHITTADARSHANI” Art Exhibition By Contemporary Artist Dhiraj Hadole In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 23rd to 29th December 2025

    “CHITTADARSHANI”

    Art Exhibition by contemporary artist Dhiraj Hadole

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Auditorium Hall

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    www.dhirajhadole.com

    Holding Space: Dhiraj Hadole’s Geometry

    Dhiraj Hadole’s work enters the long history of geometric abstraction not through utopian rigidity or formal bravado, but through a quieter, inward recalibration of what geometry can hold within. Where early modernist abstraction like Constructivism, De Stijl, Suprematism, often positioned geometry as a universal language detached from subjectivity, Hadole belongs to a later, more reflective strain of abstractionists that allow structure to coexist with memory, affect, continuity, and care.

    His compositions recall the disciplined clarity of hard-edge abstraction, yet they resist its doctrinaire coolness. Unlike the mathematically assertive geometries of artists such as early Bauhaus painters, Hadole’s planes feel lived-in. They are not declarations; they are settlements. The edges meet without aggression, and colour behaves less like a system and more like a mood. This places his work closer to artists who softened geometry through experience, where colour interaction became psychological rather than purely optical, like Josef Albers.

    At the same time, Hadole’s surfaces carry an unmistakable emotional register that aligns him with a lineage of felt abstraction, artists who used reduction not to erase feeling, but to distil it. One senses an affinity with quiet grids, where repetition functions as a form of attention rather than control. Hadole treats geometry as a meditative framework, a way to steady the mind rather than dominate it. It is evident in the way he constructs the wood stretcher, and drapes the canvas over it deftly, almost like one was reenacting a childhood memory, shaping it to precision.

    The stitched and layered qualities in his work also introduce a material memory absent from classical geometric abstraction. Here, the work quietly diverges from Western modernist purity and moves toward a more indigenous abstraction; one shaped by domestic knowledge, textile logic, and inherited labour. Hadole’s quilt-inspired works situate him within a broader global shift where abstraction absorbs cultural specificity without becoming illustrative of the milieu. The geometry does not reference craft directly, yet it carries its ethics: patience, repair, assembly, warmth.

    Emotionally, these works do not aim for expressionism. There is no outburst, no rupture. Instead, they emerge as a feeling that can exist in equilibrium, that care can be structured, that intimacy can be measured without being diminished. This places Hadole in dialogue with post-minimalist sensibilities, where restraint becomes a moral position rather than an aesthetic trick.

    What makes Hadole’s paintings quietly radical is their ethics. They insist that stability is not the enemy of life. They argue, without preaching, that a composed surface can still carry intimacy, that precision can still be soft. Dhiraj Hadole’s geometry is not about control for its own sake; it is about building a space where inner turbulence can settle without being forgotten. In that sense, his work aligns with the exhibition’s spirit of Chitta–Chitra: the mind and heart translated into image, not through confession, but through construction.

    These are paintings that behave like shelters. They do not shout to be understood. They stay, they steady, and they reward the viewer who is willing to slow down and meet them at their pace.

    This show was inaugurated on 23rd December 2025 by Honourable Guests –

    Adv. Dr. Kirti Kulkarni :Chief Legal Advisor, MAHAGENCO, Special PP, Bombay High COURT, CLA, MSETCL, Ministry of Energy, Govt of Maharashtra  A Panel Adv. MSEB Holding Co. Ltd. Manager Legal, NFDC, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Member, Consumer Court, Mumbai. Asst. Govt Pleader, Writ Cell, Bombay High Court, Mumbai,

    Mr. Madhukar Wanjari – Eminent Sculptor

    Dr. Narendra Borlepwar – Founder President Aum the Global Art Centre and Aarey Museum, Mumbai,

    Amit Shah  :Director – Magnifique Décor and Mangal Movements Mumbai

    —-Sushma Sabnis Mumbai (December 2025)

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zrHgAgREL1k

     

    “CHITTADARSHANI” Art Exhibition By Contemporary Artist Dhiraj Hadole In Jehangir Art Gallery

    27Dec, 2025
    “CHITTADARSHANI” An Art Exhibition By Dhiraj Hadole, Pravin Waghmare, Swapnil Sangole At Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 23rd to 29th December 2025

    “CHITTADARSHANI”

    An Art Exhibition by Dhiraj Hadole, Pravin Waghmare, Swapnil Sangole

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Auditorium Hall

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Dhiraj Hadole 

    Dhiraj Hadole’s work enters the lineage of geometric abstraction not through utopian rigidity or formal bravado, but through a quieter recalibration of what geometry can contain. Hadole belongs to a reflective generation that allows structure to coexist with memory, affect, and care.

    His compositions echo the discipline of hard-edge abstraction, yet resist its doctrinaire coolness. The planes feel inhabited rather than imposed; edges meet without aggression, and colour operates as mood. Geometry here is closer to a psychological modulation than an optical one. Reduction does not erase feeling, it distils it. Repetition becomes attention, not control.

    Materially, Hadole’s practice departs from modernist purity. The stitched, layered surfaces introduce a tactile memory aligned with domestic knowledge and inherited labour. Quilt-like constructions suggest an indigenous abstraction shaped by patience, repair, and assembly, without slipping into literal craft reference. Cultural specificity is absorbed ethically, not illustrated.

    These works propose equilibrium: that intimacy can be measured. In this restraint lies their quiet radicalism. Dhiraj Hadole proves that stability is not the enemy of depth, that precision can remain soft. These are paintings that behave like shelters, steady, composed, and rewarding to those willing to slow down and meet them on their own terms.

    Pravin Waghmare

    Pravin Waghmare’s art practice emerges from an acute attentiveness to the visual and emotional residues of everyday life. Forms, colours, textures, and fleeting sensations are not treated as passive observations but as active forces that impress themselves upon the artist’s inner self. From this silent accumulation of experience, Waghmare constructs a language of abstraction that is grounded firmly in lived reality.

    Although his works appear abstract, they are anchored in the rhythms of the visible world, its pauses, frictions, and reverberations. His surfaces carry a sense of return and response: every encounter, whether with nature, society, or the ordinary mechanics of daily existence, rebounds into the pictorial field. This cyclical exchange lends his compositions a quiet intensity, where colour blocks, fractured planes, and layered textures behave like echoes of perception rather than representations of objects.

    Waghmare’s use of colour is deliberate and experiential, functioning as a carrier of emotion. Lines and forms unfold through an intuitive yet disciplined process, reflecting an honest negotiation between control and spontaneity. His paintings offer a sustained meditation on how experience transforms into visual thought. Pravin Waghmare articulates abstraction as a deeply human, perceptual act, one that translates the unsaid into form with clarity and depth. 

    Swapnil Sangole

    Swapnil Vilasrao Sangole’s sculptures are rooted in a rigorous engagement with material, memory, and metaphysical inquiry. Working primarily with stone, he positions sculpture as a site where permanence and impermanence coexist, where time is both resisted and inscribed. Drawing deeply from Indian temple architecture, Sangole distils their structural intelligence, symbolism and spiritual gravity into a contemporary language.

    His works reveal a careful balance between solidity and openness. Carved voids, layered planes, and architectural motifs evoke sacred spaces while remaining resolutely abstract. Each chisel mark becomes a temporal gesture, an assertion of continuity that acknowledges rupture. The stone is listened to, negotiated with, and allowed to assert its own agency within the final form.

    Sangole’s sculptures function as thresholds between the material and the metaphysical, inviting tactile contemplation. They are not objects of passive viewing but embodied experiences that ask the viewer to slow down and reckon with scale, weight, and silence. In expanding his practice toward collaborative and community-based projects, Sangole further opens it up to collective memory and shared authorship. Ultimately, his work honours the sacred while confronting contemporary realities. Through restraint, precision, and conceptual clarity, Swapnil Sangole affirms sculpture’s enduring capacity to witness, question, and heal.

    This show was inaugurated on 23rd December 2025 by Honourable Guests –

    Adv. Dr. Kirti Kulkarni : Chief Legal Advisor, MAHAGENCO, Special PP, Bombay High COURT, CLA, MSETCL, Ministry of Energy, Govt of Maharashtra  A Panel Adv. MSEB Holding Co. Ltd. Manager Legal, NFDC, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Member, Consumer Court, Mumbai. Asst. Govt Pleader, Writ Cell, Bombay High Court, Mumbai,

    Mr. Madhukar Wanjari – Eminent Sculptor

    Dr. Narendra Borlepwar – Founder President Aum the Global Art Centre and Aarey Museum, Mumbai,

    Amit Shah  : Director – Magnifique Décor and Mangal Movements Mumbai

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CdOI9KaplkQ

      

    “CHITTADARSHANI” An Art Exhibition By Dhiraj Hadole, Pravin Waghmare, Swapnil Sangole At Jehangir Art Gallery

     

     

    5Dec, 2025
    “Manthan” A Solo Exhibition By U.S.–Based Artist Anisha Sanghani, Opened At Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    Manthan: Let the Churn Begin Within You”, a solo show by U.S.–based artist and educator Anisha Sanghani at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point (December 1–6, 2025), is a visceral meditation on beauty, grief, and ecological crisis. Here, oceanic life and ancient mythology collide with the overwhelming weight of human excess, pulling viewers into a quiet but urgent reckoning.

    Drawing on her background in fine arts, textiles, and graphic design, Sanghani reimagines the myth of Samudra Manthan as a contemporary environmental fable. In this retelling, the churning of the cosmic ocean no longer reveals divine treasures—it drags to the surface the refuse of modern life: plastic, poison, and unpayable debt to the natural world.

    Her mixed-media canvases thrum with this tension between devotion and desecration. In The New Manthan, a lone sea turtle navigates waters swirling with serpents, sea creatures, and surreal mountains of plastic waste. In Wrath, an enraged goddess erupts from the depths, embodying the fury of deities witnessing the oceans they once guarded now defiled and suffocating.

    Sanghani’s lush, layered technique draws viewers in with seductive beauty before confronting them with what lies underneath. That confrontation is rooted in reality: in a series of intense personal experiments, she submerged herself in water with her face wrapped in plastic, attempting to feel—however briefly—the suffocation endured by marine animals. “I became their voice,” she says. The image is unforgettable: a human tasting the terror we impose on an entire underwater world.

    “Art cannot clean the oceans,” she reminds us, “but it can remind us of what they mean to us.”

    Manthan becomes that reminder—a mirror held up to our habits, our convenience, and our capacity for denial. It asks: What do we take from the ocean? What do we return? And what will rise next if we continue to look away?

    Sanghani invites every visitor into this inner churning—a shift toward awareness, responsibility, and renewal.

    The exhibition was inaugurated on December 1, 2025 by distinguished guests including Ms. Nidhi Choudhari, IAS, Director & Artist, National Gallery of Modern Art; Sameer Balvally and Shilpa Jain Balvally, founders of Studio Osmosis; Ronak Sutaria, CEO, Respirer Living Sciences; Rishiraj Sethi, Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd and co-founder, Aura Art; Dilip Ranade, eminent artist and former Senior Curator, CSMVS; and Prakash Bal Joshi, acclaimed artist and author.

    Bollywood director Harshavardhan Kulkarni, Sony marketing strategist Parinda Singh, and music director Khamosh Shah were also in attendance.

    Photographs by Ajay Natke and Sharon Dev Pimento

     

    “Manthan” A Solo Exhibition By U.S.–Based Artist Anisha Sanghani, Opened At Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    21Aug, 2025
    ANISOTROPIC An Exhibition Of Paintings By 3 Contemporary Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 19th to 25th August 2025

    “ANISOTROPIC”

    An Exhibition of Paintings by 3 contemporary well-known artists –  Boddeti Suryanarayana, Raki Rao, Diana.

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

    Mumbai – 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: 9962293401

    A  group show that depicts non uniformity in unity .

    various styles , emotions and ideologies come together  as one narrative !

    Anisotropic, where non-uniformity meets uniformity, a heartfelt event group show of 3 artists from Andhra Pradesh. Anisotropic is more than   just an art exhibition — it’s a beautiful reunion of us !

    This show was inaugurated on 19th August 2025 by Honorable Guests – Mr. Nitin Jadia – Art Collector,  Mr. Sanjay Nikam – Art Curator, Mr. Gopal Pardeshi – well-known artist, Mr. Prasad Balan –  Arreywaah.com – Director, Founder among others. This show will continue till 25th August 202

    Mr. Ajoykant Ruia(Director – Allstate Group) also visited this exhibition.

    Boddeti Suryanarayana

    Boddeti Suryanarayana is a retired Drawing Teacher. He has been producing wonderful paintings and works of Art. He is well-known all over India and also abroad. He has won several awards both at state and national level. The style of his art is realistic and deals with the lives of the Primitive Tribal Groups.

    Boddeti Suryanarayana goes back to his boyhood days when he spent his days among the PTGs, as his elder brother was working in the Girijan Co-operative Corporation, Visakhapatnam District located in Paderu, Chinthapalli and Aruku Valley. His keen observation of their lives became the subject of his art of painting. He is a unique painter because nobody has touched this subject so far. His experiences of his early days with the PTGs brought him recognition at the national level and resulted in getting awards and name and fame.

    The tribal communities in the Visakha Agency have a rich history, marked by unique cultural practices and distinct social structures. These groups, including the Bagata, Kotiya, Konda Dora, and others, have traditionally inhabited the hilly and forest regions of the Eastern Ghats.

    The Khond, Porja and Gadaba are identified as “Primitive Tribal Groups” (PTGs). They depend on Podu cultivation, forest produce collection, carpentry and black smithing for their livelihood.

    Mr.Boddeti Suryanarayana mingled with these Primitive Tribal Groups to study their life style. His paintings emerge out of his realistic study of their day-to-day life.

    Raki Rao

    RAKI, or Rama Krishna Donga, a Chennai-based artist from Palakol, Andhra Pradesh, will showcase his Fusion Art at the ANISOTROPIC group exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, from August 19th to 25th, 2025.

    Self-taught but mentored by stalwarts like Ankaiah and Sri Rajavelu, RAKI has 40 years of experience, including assisting a well-known South Indian artist and associating with prominent groups like Guntur Pandavas and Kalapeetham of Andhra Pradesh. His artistic career, which began in 1985, later evolved to include modern abstract styles, blending cubism with traditional themes. This unique style, characterized by a symbiosis of modern techniques and a traditional foundation, is referred to as Fusion Art.

    RAKI holds a Diploma in Painting from SDKK College of Fine Art, Chennai. He has served as Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Arts and Crafts Improvement Association (2017-2019) and Cultural Secretary for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana State at Sri Dharshini Group of Institutions (2018-2019). He also founded the VAPA-BAPU Art Association. RAKI has earned 16 awards in major South Indian competitions and participated in over 35 exhibitions.

    Diana

    Ms. DIANA , from Andhra Pradesh, is a passionate Educator, writer, art therapist, and  folk artist with 24 years of experience in the field of Art.  She is a multidisciplinary artist  who  practices a unique Art form called the Deccani scrolls  which is quintessential to Andhra and Telangana state , where she grew up !  Her vibrant works—encompassing textiles, murals, natural stone and clay colors , and community-based installations—reclaim indigenous and matriarchal histories.

    She is a versatile artist who has done immersive residencies on batik from Indonesia  , natural dying from Mysore  and ceramics from chennai .Through intricate clay vessels, vibrant batik tapestries, and plant-based dyes, she explores themes of cultural motifs  and environmental connection. Additionally, she has completed an art therapy course and conducts successful therapy sessions for individuals and corporate clients who need help with depression and anxiety .

    Currently, Diana works at KIDS Central High Cambridge International School, where she is deeply committed to fostering community connections through art.

     

    ANISOTROPIC An Exhibition Of Paintings By 3 Contemporary Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    8Aug, 2025
    “Sacred Symphony of Nature” Solo Show of Paintings by Samar Ghosh in Jehangir Art Gallery

    5th to 11th August 2025

    “Sacred Symphony of Nature”

    Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Samar Ghosh

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: 8252866675 / 8709797685

    Samar Ghosh unveils ground breaking new collection.

    An inspiring artist Samar Ghosh is said to unveil his highly anticipated new collection “Sacred Symphony Of Nature” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai on 5th August 2025 this compelling series marks a significant evolution in Samar Ghosh’s artistic journey blending bold experimentation with the deep exploration of emotional journey.

    This show was inaugurated on 5th August 2025 by Mrs.Nidhi Choudhari(IAS)National Gallery of Modern Art, Mrs.K.G.Menon Secretary of Jehangir Art Gallery & Mr.Haren Thakur Eminent artist in the presence of eminent artists of sir J.J.School of Art.

    Drawing inspiration from nature, personal experience and social commentary. The collection encapsulates artist Samar distinctive ability to capture the poetic and metaphorical expression in nature which conveys a deep thought process likely to reflect some mix of sacred ecological balance for life.

    Each peace in this collection represents a moment of interaction with thought provoking messages. The exhibition will feature 15 pieces’ canvases, as well as selection of smaller intimate line drawing works that delve into the artist’s signature exploration of different techniques.

    Through the use of colours and form, I aim to invite viewers into an intimate space where they can reflect their own emotional journey.

    The show is not just a series of paintings: – It’s an exploration of vulnerability and strength through the language of art.

    “Sacred Symphony of Nature” marks a bold an exciting new chapter in Samar Ghosh’s career, cementing there place as one of the most innovative and thought provoking artist of this generation.

    The Exhibition invite’s both long time art collectors and new viewers to immerse themselves in an artistic experience.

    About Artist: –

    Samar Ghosh is an acclaimed contemporary artist known for his distinctive approach to colour, texture and form. With 25 years of experience, his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions including in different galleries.

     

    “Sacred Symphony of Nature” Solo Show of Paintings by Samar Ghosh in Jehangir Art Gallery

    2Aug, 2025
    Amitabh Ashesh Paints YUN BHI In Vesavar Art Gallery, Pune I 30th July To 8th August 2025

    Amitabh Ashesh Paints ‘Yun Bhi’ in Pune 

    In the ongoing exhibition ‘Yun Bhi’ at Vesavar Art Gallery in Camp, Amitabh Ashesh introduces figuration through original, abstract concepts, reimagined forms and striking color fields. His exuberant scenes of daily life possess a theatrical quality, with statuesque figures in expressive gestures evoking tableaux vivants. Artworks are based on Amitabh’s compositional platform ‘Yufism’. Each painting is titled with a short poem infusing literary air. Penned by a mysterious Bolbul, they provide an emotive entry into a painting and spark viewer interpretations.

    Amitabh trained at Stanford University’s Art Department under California stalwarts, including Frank Lobdell of the Bay Area Figurative movement. Displayed works reflect this lineage in simplified forms and emphatic colors however conceptual points of departure intentionally establish the paintings in their own category. For example, windows and doors are constructed with ‘masses of light’, figures at the beach wear undulating sea waves as skirt, and lovers and friends share conjoined limbs. Often natural elements such as the sun and the sky serve as props for human figures. In ‘Page Hunk’, a woman reading a romance novel has facial features reflecting the storyline and its protagonist.

    There are instances of historical symbolism as in ‘Pick of Cactus’ where a book holding professor plucks cactus flowers from topmost shoots, outside the university garden periphery. Accompanying verse resonates with reference to the outcast struggling for social justice and pumping flowery fists. In ‘Paper Boat Nina’, evening takes the form of a girl, her red top standing for the sky and gray skirt with a paper boat representing the sea.

    Yufism and its compositional principles have evolved over a decade. The same lead to a new class of imagery. Not prescribing an aesthetic style, they are agnostic to it. A vaild analogy would be of architectural blue prints upon which different looking houses may be built. The initial series  of paintings employ largely geometric shapes for easier explication but following works have an organic character. Yufist principles are designed for other artists too, giving them a wider significance.

    Careful analysis of works reveal surprising ideation. ‘Choral Rain’ depicts a dancing girl against a metropolitan skyline as a storm picks up. Windows pour light and highrises flex, demonstrating ‘transposable behaviour’, a key Yufist tenet. Water beads arrange themselves at the girl’s feet in a necklace pattern making the rain ornamental. In ‘Wheat Field Mynah’ paying homage to Van Gogh, the sky is structured into blocks upon which clouds rest.

    Senior artists and audiences in other cities have endorsed the new approach resoundingly. Vani Mangathil in Bangalore opined ‘Yufism is a completely new, innovative approach and an inspiring visual language. It presents a fresh vision that deserves to be understood and explored.’ Abstract artist Jagan felt depictions are ‘coming out naturally well… there is a lot of grammar and vibrations and no noise. Phenomenal!’. Young women, especially from fashion academies and colleges, gathered around ‘Freely’ with its uber contemporary saree, ‘Triangulator’ etc, feeling in lock step with the self-defining attitudes and couture.

    Audiences seeking Indian cultural edge, will have cause to cheer the displays.

    From: 30th July to 8th August 2025

    YUN BHI

    Solo Show of Paintings

    VENUE:

    VESAVAR ART GALLERY

    MG Pune Central 2422, General Thimayya Road,

    Pune – 411001

    Contact: +91 9845956328

    https://istarah.art

    Time: 11am to 7pm

    Amitabh Ashesh Paints YUN BHI In Vesavar Art Gallery, Pune I 30th July To 8th August 2025

    13Jun, 2025
    Amitabh Ashesh’s ‘Yufism’ – A New Compositional Platform For Painting Presented At The Jehangir Art Gallery

    10 – 16 June 2025

    “Y Ū N  B H Ī “

    So too…

    Solo Show of Paintings

    By

    Renowned artist Amitabh Ashesh

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

    Mumbai 400001

    11am to 7pm

    https://istarah.art

    +91 98459 56328

    Amitabh Ashesh’s ‘Yufism’ – A New Compositional Platform for Painting presented at the Jehangir Art Gallery

    Acclaimed artist Amitabh Ashesh’s innovative art exhibition titled “Yun Bhi” is being held at the Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda. The exhibition will be open to the public from June 10 to June 16, 2025.

    In this exhibition, Amitabh presents prototypical art based on conceptual tenets of Yufism. A former student of the art department at Stanford University, Amitabh has trained under modern masters, including Frank Lobdell of the Bay Area Figurative Movement.

    ‘Yufism’ reimagines the visible, the invisible, and the affective, imbuing them with new characteristics. For example, raindrops become strings of beads, ocean waves resemble skirts, and windows transform into structures of light. Developed over a decade, Amitabh’s unique experiments seek to introduce a new visual logic and a conceptual tool set of wide applicability.

    Amitabh’s paintings carry the imprint of his personal experiences—swimming, tennis, gardening, and friendships across different cultures. Each painting has a titular poem inviting access through a literary lens. His subjects include scenes such as the bustling Brigade Road of Bengaluru, plants in rain and feeding of street dogs.

    According to senior artist Vanidas Mangathil, “Yufism is a completely new, innovative, and inspiring visual language. It presents a fresh vision that deserves to be understood and explored.”

     

    Amitabh Ashesh’s ‘Yufism’ – A New Compositional Platform For Painting Presented At The Jehangir Art Gallery

    29May, 2025
    “INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI” Solo Show Of Paintings By Pintu Paul At Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 27th May to 2nd June 2025

    “INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI”

    Solo Show of Paintings

    By

    Renowned artist Pintu Paul

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road,

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Contact: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: 09830361795

    About This Exhibition  

    Characterised by “gentle” characteristics and western education the rise of Bhadralok in the 19th century reflected changes in the nature of Bengali identity and subjectively. The colonial experience led to concern of Bengal elite to define for themselves a social class that would delineate their nobility and shape a new code of acceptance The “Babu” were associated with this new class of Bengalis eager to adopt Western manners and learn that they formed the bulk the workforce needed the cosmopolitan enclave of Calcutta Babumoshai enjoyed a style of life in common and was conscious of Its existence as a class organised to further its ends. The prototype Babu was one whose attire was a variety of English and Indian, claiming to be taught English and flaunting his status in society. The title “Babumoshai was added as a prefix or suffix to a person’s name to recognize (wealthy) Indians who had provided service and assistance to the British in establishing their commercial and political base in India. Raja Nabakrishna Deb of Sobhabazar Rajbari was first known ‘Babu’ from Calcutta. The rise of Bengali Babu(or Babumoshai) as a social class was mainly due to trade and Enterprise in British colonial Bengal.

    Post 1857, we witnessed a change in the way these Babus were represented in popular domains. The young Bengali babu was presented as a cartoon character, a ridiculous fusion of East and West, wearing a Dhoti, coat and hat, wearing a monocle, carrying an umbrella and smoking a cigar. I tried to depict their lifestyle in this exhibition.

    About My Art

    After meditative perseverance of more than two decade I the Kolkata based artist Pintu Paul has been able to arrive at a goal. I was striving for to devise an indigenous identity of my painting. My figurative forms now display dominance of linearity with a sobriety of folk tranquillity where the wisdom of neo- Indian style is transcended into post-1940-s modernistic approach of our art. In the mean time since the beginning we of twenty-first century I traversed through various forms like naturalism, realism, expressionism and different kinds of folk. All these tracks have lead me to this original expression I was striving for, very much akin to my own personality.

    In my present forms I amalgamates various nuances of Indigenous folk tradition, the meditative inwardness of Indian classical sensibility.

    The fantasy-oriented technique of transformation of human figures from naturalism towards an expressionist sobriety based on western modernistic formal orientation. Through synthesis of all this elements, local and global I posits a benign, lyrical, witty, pleasant and colourful exposition of life, where indigenous traditional identity plays a dominant role.

    The subject of my paintings and drawings are mostly figurative. In the present series I works with Indian social life.

    Pintu Paul – Artist

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Oxz54o9z-hU

     

    “INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI” Solo Show Of Paintings By Pintu Paul At Jehangir Art Gallery

    25May, 2025
    “Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    20th to 26th May 2025

    “Within”

    Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah 

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,

    Mumbai 400 018

    11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 98254 42287

    This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Honorable Guests Sanjay Patil (ACP) in the presence of Aslam Hasan Customs Commissioner, Kisalay Vora senior artist, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Prashant Kumar Advocate, Mr. Zen Senior Artist, Pushpa Verma Actress & Author, Sohan Sharma Films producer, Leena Chopda Sivanchi Malani Nari Shakti organisation, Daya Yadav Bollywood Actor, Shreya Ojha Actress  & Anchor, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Moiz Mamoonwala Degital Art Promoter, Manoj Mishra Finance &  Wealth management among others

    Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

    Maitrry discovered her passion for painting at a young age, immersing herself in the beauty of nature. As she delved into the world of art and artists through books, her parents provided unwavering support and encouragement, fueling her determination to create her own world with colors and brushes.

    Maitrry’s artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the “Silver Medal,” in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.

    In 2013, Maitrry’s journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.

    She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.

    Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.

    Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9XZFCBzPe8o

    “Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

     

    25May, 2025
    “Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    20th to 26th May 2025

    “Within”

    Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah 

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,

    Mumbai 400 018

    11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 98254 42287

    This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Honorable Guests Sanjay Patil (ACP) in the presence of Aslam Hasan Customs Commissioner, Kisalay Vora senior artist, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Prashant Kumar Advocate, Mr. Zen Senior Artist, Pushpa Verma Actress & Author, Sohan Sharma Films producer, Leena Chopda Sivanchi Malani Nari Shakti organisation, Daya Yadav Bollywood Actor, Shreya Ojha Actress  & Anchor, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Moiz Mamoonwala Degital Art Promoter, Manoj Mishra Finance &  Wealth management among others

    Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

    Maitrry discovered her passion for painting at a young age, immersing herself in the beauty of nature. As she delved into the world of art and artists through books, her parents provided unwavering support and encouragement, fueling her determination to create her own world with colors and brushes.

    Maitrry’s artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the “Silver Medal,” in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.

    In 2013, Maitrry’s journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.

    She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.

    Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.

    Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9XZFCBzPe8o

    “Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

     

    24May, 2025
    Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: From 20th to 26th May 2025

    “Form & Flow”

    A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures

    By well-known artists – Radha Parthasarathy, Satheesh Kumar Mani, Muthukrishnan, Thirunavukkarasu P. , Ravi B. R., Velmurugan  V.

    VENUE

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    KKala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9884247182, +91 8754572315, +91 9443193095

    Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, is hosting a group show “Form and Flow” featuring 4 painters and 2 sculptors from the south. This show is being conducted from 20th May 2025 to 26th May 2025 in the Auditorium Hall of Jehangir Art Gallery. This exhibition engages the visitors with the diversity of styles, themes and mediums and highlights the power of contemporary art to provoke thought and evoke emotion.

    This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Mrs. K.G. Menon (Secretary – Jehangir Art Gallery)

    Painter Radha Parthasarathy, is a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. Her set of paintings called the “Drifting Hues” series, symbolises the flow of life through an aerial view of the shore landscape with boats dispersed to portray life. For her, the boats depict the uncertainty of life. She correlates it with the way her life flows – completely uncertain yet beautiful. There is a sense of calmness that makes the deep silence resonate from within. The aerial view helps us admire the beauty of life from afar with different colours.

    Mr. Satheesh Kumar Mani is a sculptor and a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. As a person who was always fascinated by various sportive events like Jallikattu, Football and Handball – his works serve as an expression of the inbuilt inclination towards these sports and mythological stories and the butterflies represent the immense happiness he feels for the same.

    Mr. Thirunavukkarasu, is a painter who aims to depict women engaging in dance, classical arts, music as nature cityscape. This abstract expression showcases his deeply routed love for the Indian Culture and also are deeply evocative.

    Sculptor B. R. Ravi, is the principle of Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. The theme of his sculptures circles around nature and various components of it. His works done in copper sheets, captures and celebrates the subtle nuances of nature

    Painter Velmurugan expresses the theme of depicting cows with moon. He claims to be influenced heavily by the work of Jackson Pollock and Mark Brandford and works with Textures as a tactile expression to bring his works to life. The feel of these textural elements transcends him to a state of emotional connection with his paintings and also to the viewers.

    Mr. Muthu Krishnan is a surfacing artist in the animation industry. His works revolves around his personal admiration towards animals, birds, women and agriculture – which he represents using traditional aesthetics as a fantasy for his visual world.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9Kjodr_Hm1A

     

    Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    18May, 2025
    THREAD STORY – A Unique Visual Language Woven From Fabric And Thread

    From: 13th to 19th May 2025

    “THREAD STORIES”

    Second Edition

    Solo Show of artworks by eminent artist Alka Rode

    VENUE

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M. G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 8888663088, +91 9011081215

    http://www.alkarode.in/

    From May 13 to 19, 2025, Mumbai’s iconic Jehangir Art Gallery will host ‘Thread Story’, a solo exhibition by Pune-based eminent artist and designer Alka Rode Held in Gallery No. 3 and open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM, the exhibition invites viewers into a world where fabric, thread, and design converge to tell powerful, textured stories.

    This show was inaugurated on 13th May 2025 by distinguished Design Educator and Calligrapher Hon. Dr. Santosh Kshirsagar former Dean of J.J. institute of Applied of Art, Mumbai

    Alka Rode, a trained graphic designer and fine artist, moves beyond the boundaries of traditional media in this compelling collection. Using fabric scraps and running stitches, she constructs compositions that are not only visually engaging but emotionally resonant. Her work represents a unique synthesis of art and craft — transforming everyday materials into a narrative language that is both personal and universally relatable.

    A defining feature of Thread Story is Alka’s extraordinary ability to see potential in the discarded. Small, seemingly non-useful pieces of used clothing — often overlooked as scraps — are placed thoughtfully on the canvas, each stitch guided by her artistic vision. What begins as waste in the eyes of many becomes a meaningful and intricate composition under her hands. That transformation, from ordinary to extraordinary, is the quiet magic of Alka Rode’s artistry.

    At the heart of Thread Story lies an exploration of womanhood. Alka portrays the feminine experience through multiple lenses — from divine archetypes to the contemporary woman — each piece offering a new perspective on identity, strength, and emotion. These themes are expressed not through paint or pencil, but through layers of fabric stitched together with deliberate care, giving each artwork a tactile and intimate dimension.

    In addition to thematic portraits, the exhibition features a series of abstract compositions. These works reflect Alka’s keen design sensibility, honed through years of experience and formal education, including a G.D. Art, an Art Teacher Diploma, and an M.A. in Fine Arts. Her command over color theory, texture, and visual rhythm is evident throughout the show. Each stitch becomes a mark of continuity, connection, and contemplation — turning fragments into wholes, silence into conversation.

    “The thread is my line, and fabric is my medium,” Alka explains. “What I create is not just an image — it’s a visual story stitched together with thought and emotion.”

    Thread Story is more than an exhibition — it is an invitation to see art through a new lens, where thread carries meaning and fabric holds memory. The show stands as a bold example of innovation in contemporary Indian art, offering a sensory and symbolic experience that resonates long after the viewer has left the gallery.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5A8HFrweYDk

     

    ‘Thread Story’: A Unique Visual Language Woven from Fabric and Thread

    18May, 2025
    THE ART OF NOW An Exhibition of Paintings by Rritu Goel, Rosy Guniti, Jyoti Chordia, Itee Jain

    From:13th to 19th May 2025

    “The Art of Now”

    An Exhibition of Paintings by

    RRITU GOEL, ROSY GUNITI, JYOTI CHORDIA, ITEE JAIN

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    AC Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road

    Worli, Mumbai 400 018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9460490051

    Experience art that reflects the soul of the present — The Art of Now.

    SAAHAS Art Foundation (SAF) is thrilled to present The Art of Now, a group exhibition showcasing contemporary works by Rritu Goel, Rosy Gunaiti, Jyoti Chordia, and Itee Jain

    This week-long celebration of creativity offers a unique lens into modern Indian artistry, with themes ranging from mythology and nature to emotional introspection and spiritual expression. As a platform that promotes art alongside animal care and social welfare, SAF continues to bridge beauty with purpose.

    This show was inaugurated on 13th May 2025 by Honorable Guests

    Rishiraj Sethi Director – Aura Art,  Augustine Chalissery Founder & CEO Systemintegra, Ajoykant Ruiya Chairman Allstate Group, Manju Lodha, Writer, Social Activist, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Shreya Ojha Actress and Anchor, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Kiran Patel Kkiran Consultant, Rajendra Agrawal Rotary District Governor, Nitin Jadia – Art Collector, Rachana Minawala – Chatter Platter (Curator) Sabrina Cooper Child World Foundation Trus rusted Hill Retreat and Sanjay Nikam Art Curator & Artist,  Chhaya Sakhre Classical Singer & Composer among others

    Rritu Goel

    Seasoned contemporary and abstract artist, Rritu Goel channels her spiritual experiences and meditative insights into vivid and meaningful canvases. Her work often revisits Indian mythology through a modern lens, blending vibrant abstraction with philosophical calm. With over 20 years of exhibition experience, her art continues to reflect themes of peace, positivity, and cultural introspection.

    Rosy Guniti

    Artist by passion and profession, Rosy Guniti holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and began her professional journey in the sciences. However, her true calling led her away from the laboratory and into the vibrant world of art. For Rosy, art is a soulful connection — a language that speaks of joy, emotion, and the colorful journey of life.

    Her artistic practice is rooted in the belief that color mirrors the many shades of human experience, and she brings this philosophy to life through her expressive use of canvas, acrylics, and textured finishes. Over the years, she has explored various mediums, but textured acrylics on canvas have remained closest to her heart.

    As both an artist and art educator, Rosy finds deep fulfillment in connecting with nature and engaging with people from around the world. Her art is not just a form of expression — it is a celebration of freedom, inner peace, and soulful resonance.

    Jyoti Choradiya

    A self-taught artist and co-founder of SAF, Jyoti Choradiya’s emotionally charged and symbol-rich paintings embody the essence of harmony and chaos. Drawing from her diverse life across India and abroad, her use of bold colors and flowing lines invites the viewer to explore the connections between self, society, and emotion. Her work is a visual diary of introspection and raw, spiritual exploration.

    Itee Jain

    An IT professional by training and an artist by heart, Itee Jain brings an impressionist approach to her works, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature. Inspired by Claude Monet, she combines pointillism and mosaic-like techniques in watercolors and acrylics, focusing on the intersection of light, color, and consciousness. Her goal is to make viewers more aware of the natural world and its delicate nuances.

    “The Art of Now” is more than an exhibition. It is a convergence of voices, visions, and values. Through the diverse works of Rritu Goel, Rosy Guniti, Jyoti Chordia, and Itee Jain, the show invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect — with art, with nature, and with the self. In the vibrant space of Nehru Art Gallery, Mumbai, this exhibition stands as a testament to the transformative power of creativity and the enduring spirit of community.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xEQvqBa93dI

       

    THE ART OF NOW An Exhibition of Paintings by  Rritu Goel, Rosy Guniti, Jyoti Chordia, Itee Jain

     

    20Apr, 2025
    MOMENTS… An Exhibition Of Photographs By Kabeer Ramesh In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From; 16th to 22nd April  2025

    MOMENTS…

    An Exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    (Terrace Gallery)

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: +91 9920072573

    kabeerphotoart.com

    Moments…a solo photo-art exhibition by Kabeer Ramesh at the Jehangir Art Gallery from 16-22 April 2025

    This show was inaugurated on 16th April 2025 by Professor Gautam Gawali, (Pro VC Amity University) Kabeer Ramesh Professor SM Michael (Director Indian Institute of Culture Mumbai and renowned abstract artist Vilas Shinde in the presence of Photographer Kabeer Ramesh’s students, Miss. Pradnya , Professor Abhinaya Ramesh, international visitors from Rome, Girl students (Seating)

    Photo artist Kabeer Ramesh comes with one more solo exhibition of his photographs at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery. His previous exhibitions were ‘Frozen in Times’, (Jehangir, 2023); ‘Every Picture has a Story’ (Niyta Art Gallery); and ‘Enduring Imprints’ (Nehru Centre). The ‘Moments’, as he titles the present exhibition, captures his creative moments, depicting a variety of subjects drawn from broad experiences resulting from travels to European museums, landscapes and other locations. This attempt at memorializing the monumental achievements of humanity, inscribed in stone, depicts human resolve in achieving the unachievable: the London Bridge and the skyscrapers, among others; at the same time, the melancholy and enigma of bondage and yearning for freedom are present in his photos of statues. Thus, Kabeer’s photo art offers sensitive explorations into the complex human condition: a deep yearning for freedom and unavoidable bondage.  Some of his works are presented in the black and white scheme: the Taj Mahal, the London Bridge, the dilapidated urban habitat, and the harsh conditions of life. This offers both an archaic presence and its fleeting, fading passage.  Kabeer is fascinated with the many shades and moods of the sky. The sky at different times of the day and night presents multiple possibilities; even the darkness, that is the absence, offers glimpses of potential.   Portraits in Kabeer’s work of people from everyday walks of life present many orientations to the given:  some present deep anguish, while others show contentment even amidst the uncertain. Kabeer’s work offers many ways of seeing and visualizing.

     

    MOMENTS… An Exhibition Of Photographs By Kabeer Ramesh In Jehangir Art Gallery

    11Apr, 2025
    DESERT ELEGANCE A Group Exhibition Of Paintings & Sculptures By 3 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 8th to 14th April 2025

    “DESERT ELEGANCE”

    An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures

    By well-known artists Anushka Varekar, Santaji Chougale, Yogesh Majgaonkar

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Auditorium Hall,

    161-B, M. G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

    Time: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 98604 14585 / +91 98508 35507 / +91 86055 58882

    DESERT ELEGANCE

    A group art exhibition showcasing the recent paintings and sculptures by 3 contemporary well-known artists – Anushka Satyajeet Varekar, Santaji Chougale, Yogesh Majgaonkar have been displayed in Jehangir Art Gallery, Auditorium Hall, M. G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai from 8th to 14th April 2025. Between 11am to 7pm.

     

    This show was inaugurated on 8th April 2025 by Honorable Guests Walter Vieira, Mrs.Celine Vieira, Mr. Sarosh Karani, Mrs. Geeta Karani, Promod Kamble(Eminent Artist),  Mr. Surendra Jagtap(Renowned Artist) among others

    Anushka Satyajeet Varekar – Sangli

    She hails from Sangli and had her art education upto G.D. Arts followed by Diploma in Art Education at Kalavishwa Mahavidyalaya Sangli. Anushka Varekar has highlighted the subtle nuances of Rajasthani culture, heritage and social life prevailing there in her expressive style of realism. The Rajasthani culture, the people there, the expressions on their faces, their colorful attire, when they come out of their shells onto the canvas, captivates the mind. Looking at Rajasthan depicted through the eyes of a Marathi artist, one begins to feel the respectful nod given by Maharashtra’s culture to Rajasthani culture.

    Santaji Chougale – Kolhapur

    Santaji had his art education upto G.D. Art(Sculpture & Modelling) at Kalamandir Art College, Kolhapur. His works in bronze showcases the unique aesthetic norms and nuances associated with a peacock in its happy and joyful mood and enjoyment due to rains and the continuous downpour in rainy season. It also illustrates the elegance of joy and happiness expressed by the peacock in its joyous mood full of happiness and merriment. The sculptor seems to have created it relatively. The peacock’s spread plumage, its vastness, binds the eye somewhere. The peacock’s sharpness and the rhythmic connection in that sharpness are presented relatively by the artist. Overall, through this series of sculptures, the artist seems to have succeeded in expressing his personal feelings about Peacock to art lovers.

    Yogesh Majgaonkar – Kolhapur

    He hails from Kolhapur. Yogesh had his art education upto G.D. Art(Sculpture & Modelling) at Kalamandir Art College, Kolhapur.  He had showcased his sculptures in many solo and group art exhibitions in Bombay Art Society, Gulbarga Academy of Art, Gulbarga, Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi etc. His sculptures in stone and mixed medium showing the subtle nuances of Apple, Strawberry, Tree and their elegant realistic norms in nature are really very artistic and unique in surface finishes textural peculiarities. He has focused on the need for conservational of nature wealth and its treasures and need to ensure preservation of the subtle nuances from the worldly Bards of pollution and urbanization.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZGEv1I2fQV4

     

     

    DESERT ELEGANCE A Group Exhibition Of Paintings & Sculptures By 3 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

     

    20Feb, 2025
    “Home & Abroad” Dr. Mohan Luthra’s Exhibition Explores Beauty and Truth at Jehangir Art Gallery

    February 17–23, 2025

    “Home & Abroad”

    A Painting and a Thought

    An Exhibition of recent works by London based artist Dr. Mohan Luthra 

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9910287876

    Home & Abroad: Dr. Mohan Luthra’s Exhibition Explores Beauty and Truth

    Mumbai’s iconic Jehangir Art Gallery is currently hosting a compelling exhibition by London-based artist Dr. Mohan Luthra, titled Home & Abroad – A Painting and a Thought. The exhibition features 28 evocative landscapes and has been drawing a steady stream of visitors, including art enthusiasts, critics, and cultural figures, with nearly 100 attendees daily.

    The exhibition was inaugurated on 17th February 2025 by Mr. Kaiyoze Billimoria, a distinguished Mumbai citizen, who reflected on Dr. Luthra’s multifaceted career in the UK while maintaining a lifelong dedication to the arts. Speaking at the event, Billimoria noted, “Each painting here is not just a depiction of a place, but an exploration of how those places have shaped the artist’s thought and spirit.” He also emphasized Luthra’s deep connection to Indian landscapes, particularly through his recent work in shared studios in Goa and Reva Kancheta, along the banks of the Narmada River.

    The exhibition was also attended by Senior Advocate Rui Rodrigues, a board member of the YMCA committee, who was particularly drawn to the poetic depth woven into Luthra’s work.

    Home & Abroad showcases a diverse range of landscapes, from architectural panoramas to what the artist describes as “wastescapes.” Yet beyond their striking visual appeal, these works carry deeper narratives—questioning the realities behind idyllic settings through poetic reflections and self-exploration. Luthra’s approach challenges viewers to move beyond aesthetics and engage with the truths hidden beneath the surface.

    A notable aspect of the exhibition is its curation, subtly tracing the artist’s evolution from childhood to the present. Through this lens, Home & Abroad not only highlights Luthra’s artistic growth but also explores how his journeys—both physical and emotional—have shaped his perspective and creative voice.

    With Home & Abroad, Dr. Mohan Luthra once again demonstrates his ability to merge visual splendor with introspective depth, offering audiences a thought-provoking experience that lingers long after they leave the gallery.

    The exhibition runs until Sunday, 23rd February.

     

    “Home & Abroad” Dr. Mohan Luthra’s Exhibition Explores Beauty and Truth at Jehangir Art Gallery

    28Jan, 2025
    KIAN Foundation Makes A Mark In Mumbai’s Art Scene With Debut Exhibit BHUMI

    KIAN Foundation Dazzles Mumbai with Spectacular Inaugural Art Exhibit

    Mumbai, January, 2025: The KIAN Foundation, a rising powerhouse in the world of art and culture, unveiled its highly anticipated debut exhibit Bhumi by Shampa Sircar Das in Mumbai to resounding acclaim. The opening event brought together an exceptional gathering of art aficionados, cultural luminaries, and dignitaries from across the city and beyond.

    The evening was graced by distinguished guests, including Mrs. Pheroza J. Godrej, renowned theatre personality Dolly Thakore, celebrated artist and writer Prakash Bal Joshi, Dr. Sanjay Bhide, Shri Graham London, Mr. Arun Pawar, Mrs. Seema Pawar, Mr. Shyam Babu N., Mrs. Saral N and Anju Sehgal. Also present were the artist Shampa Sircar Das and the curator of the show, Aarti Naik, who brought this beautiful exhibit to life and provided detailed explanations of the artworks on display. Noted photographer and documentarian Sanjay Das also attended, further enriching the evening with his presence.

    Aarti Naik, Founder & Curator of Art Exhibition Bhumi and Siddharth Naik, the visionary co-founder of KIAN Foundation, expressed their gratitude to the guests and shared their vision for the Foundation’s future. “Bringing KIAN to Mumbai is a significant milestone. This city’s vibrant art community and its unwavering support for creativity provide the perfect environment for us to grow and contribute to the cultural landscape,” said Aarti Naik.

    The exhibit, running until January 31, 2025, offers a thoughtfully curated selection of artworks, transforming the gallery into a space of introspection and connection. Each piece reflects the depth of human emotion and creativity, resonating deeply with Mumbai’s art community.

    Siddharth Naik expressed heartfelt appreciation for the enthusiastic response and shared insightful thoughts. “This is a monumental moment for the KIAN Foundation, and the overwhelming support from our guests underscores the ever-growing significance of art in our lives. Art is not the privilege of a select few; it transcends boundaries, shaping cultures and enriching societies. To truly appreciate and find meaning in art, one must engage with it more actively—by exploring exhibitions and immersing themselves in its transformative power.”

    The launch of Bhumi is a testament to KIAN’s ambition to elevate the appreciation and accessibility of art in India. As the exhibit continues to captivate audiences, it promises to set the tone for the city’s cultural calendar in 2025.

    To witness this inspiring collection, visit the KIAN Foundation exhibit before January 31, 2025. For further details, explore our website and stay updated as we continue our journey to celebrate art, creativity, and culture across India.

    Be part of our story—where the passion for art meets boundless horizons.

    For further details, please contact:

    Kian Foundation

    E-18, Varsha Park, Baner Road, Baner, Pune 411045

    Email: info@kianfoundation.com

    Mobile: +91-73787 75057

    Web: www.kianfoundation.com

    Event Details:

    Exhibition Dates: January 25–31, 2025

    Timings: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (Open on Sundays)

    Venue: Cymroza Art Gallery, 72, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai

    Join us at bhūmi to experience a fusion of tradition and innovation that captures the essence of life and earth.

    For more inquiries:

    KIAN Foundation

    Email: info@kianfoundation.com | Phone: +91-73787 75057

    KIAN Foundation Makes A Mark In Mumbai’s Art Scene With Debut Exhibit BHUMI

    11Jan, 2025
    Svarang Art Initiative Celebrates The Grand Launch Of COSMIC IMPRINTS By Kanchan Todi

    Cosmic Imprints by Kanchan Todi, Presented by Svarang Art Initiative

    Bombay Art Society, Bandra – 10th January 2025, 5 PM

    The highly anticipated launch of Cosmic Imprints, presented by the Svarang Art Initiative and featuring the visionary artist Kanchan Todi, captivated attendees at the prestigious Bombay Art Society. The evening was a remarkable celebration of art, drawing a distinguished audience of art enthusiasts, philanthropists, and cultural connoisseurs.

    Kanchan Todi’s Cosmic Imprints offered a breathtaking exploration of the intricate relationship between the cosmos and the human spirit. In her speech, Kanchan eloquently shared the inspiration behind her work, reflecting on the cosmic themes that shape her artistic journey. She emphasized the transformative power of art to connect the earthly with the celestial, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of introspection and wonder. Her words resonated deeply, underscoring the role of art as a medium for profound storytelling and emotional connection.

    The evening also marked the launch of her book Cosmic Imprints, a profound compilation that delves deeper into her artistic vision. Each page of the book captures the essence of her cosmic-themed artwork, blending artistic brilliance with deep philosophical insights, offering readers a unique journey through the realms of art and spirituality.

    The event was honored by the presence of esteemed guests such as Ajay De, a prominent charcoal artist; Navin Agrawal, philanthropist and Senior Partner at KPMG; and other luminaries including Sanjay Arora, CEO of Zentech Info Solutions; Iravati Harshe, actress and art collector; Aparna Mayekar, a gifted singer; and Aarti Nagpal, among many others.

    Shri Shriraj Nair VHP National Spokesperson, the Hon’ble Chief Guest, delivered an inspiring address, commending the Svarang Art Initiative for its commitment to fostering creativity and cultural growth. He highlighted the essential role of art in preserving and celebrating Bharat’s rich heritage, encouraging future endeavours that blend tradition with innovation.

    Looking ahead, the Svarang Art Initiative aims to continue nurturing artistic talent through upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects, fostering a vibrant community that celebrates creativity and cultural enrichment.

    Venue:

    The Bombay Art Society

    K.C. Marg, Opp. Rang Sharda,

    Reclamation, Bandra(West), Mumbai 400 050

    +91 7208050006 / +91 9819992161

    www.svarang.art

    @kanchantodi

    @svarang.art

    From:  January 10th to 12th, 2025 

    Timing: 11am to 7.30pm

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8IR74Jn6yR0

     

    Svarang Art Initiative Celebrates The Grand Launch Of COSMIC IMPRINTS By Kanchan Todi

    27Dec, 2024
    MOTHER’S EMBRACE A Photography Exhibition And Coffee Table Book Release Of Devendra Naik In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 25th to 31st December 2024

    “Mother’s Embrace” – the timeless bond of love

    A Photography Exhibition by Renowned Photographer Devendra Naik

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Terrace Gallery

    M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9833113555, +91 9920430607  

    This exhibition explores the profound bond between a mother and her child, capturing a relationship defined by care, sacrifice, and unconditional love through a series of compelling photographs.

     

    “A mother’s embrace is more than just a physical touch—it’s a profound experience of pure, selfless affection,” says Devendra Naik. Through his lens, he seeks to portray the unseen struggles, quiet sacrifices, and heartfelt moments of a mother’s journey.

    The release of Coffee Table book – Chitrakatha and the Photography exhibition was inaugurated on 25 December 2024 by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty – Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (GOI), Shri Dattatraya Padekar – Renowned Senior Artist, Shri Ashok Bagwe – Renowned poet and author, Shri Kumar Desai – Advocate,  Mumbai High Court, Mr. Parvez Damania and Mrs. Roshani Damania – Businessman, Mr. Mudit Jain  and Mrs. Malti Jain – Businessman, Architect Suchit Gadakari – MD, Sankalpana Designs, Mr. Pranav Vaswani – Director, Felix Schoeller India, Mr. Vishal Dudeja – PR and Marketing, The Lalit Mumbai, Mr. Vimal Parmar – India Editor, Photo Imaging News, Mr. Achal Jain – Fine Art Digital Imaging Pvt Ltd., Mr. Satish Solankurkar – Renowned poet and many others.

    This show is curated by Trupti Naik.

    What You will Experience:

    This exhibition takes you on an emotional journey through themes like:

    • A mother’s relentless pursuit to shape her child’s dreams.
    • Her tireless efforts to balance work and family.
    • Stories of motherhood in tribal traditions.
    • The legacy of nurturing passed down through grandparents.
    • Motherly love in Mother Nature, a nurturing force we often take for granted.

    Nature as the Universal Mother 

    We call her Mother Nature because, like a mother, she gives selflessly – providing us with life-sustaining resources, shelter, and beauty. She mirrors a mother’s care, strength, and sacrifices. Yet, as humanity prospers, we often neglect and exploit her generosity.

    This exhibition sheds light on this delicate relationship, urging viewers to reflect on the ways we can honor and protect the planet we call home. The theme reminds us that nurturing our natural world is as crucial as cherishing the mothers who raise us.

    An Invitation to Feel and Reflect 

    “Motherhood is not just a relationship; it’s a constant presence guiding us through life’s every phase,” says Devendra. This exhibition invites you to reflect on the true meaning of a mother’s love—be it from the one who gave us life or from the Earth that sustains us.

     

    MOTHER’S EMBRACE A Photography Exhibition And Coffee Table Book Release Of Devendra Naik In Jehangir Art Gallery

    20Dec, 2024
    ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT An Exhibition Of Photographs By Gurdeep Dhiman In Jehangir

    From: 18th to 24th December 2024

    “ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT”

    An Exhibition of Photographs by Renowned Visual Photographer Gurdeep Dhiman

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Terrace Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9815884232/+91 7901708090

    This show was inaugurated on 18th December 2024 by Chief Guest Rishiraj Sethi (Director -Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd.)  in the Presence of Pradeep Chandra (Eminent Photographer / Author), Padma Shri Sudharak Olwe (Eminent Photographer), Mr. Kumar Desai (Advocate High Court, Mumbai), Dr. YS Alone (Eminent Writer/Curator/Art Historian) among others.

    Leh and Ladakh: A Canvas of Divine Contrast

    Renowned visual photographer Gurdeep Dhiman describes his encounters with Leh and Ladakh as transformative journeys that nourish the soul and inspire the spirit. With its stark yet stunning contrasts — barren landscapes, deep blue skies, and lush green valleys — the region evokes a sense of harmonious spirituality. Dhiman, drawn like a magnet to this land where heaven meets earth, uses his camera as a medium to converse with these awe-inspiring surroundings.

    As a passionate explorer of the world’s diversity, Dhiman captures the large and small wonders of our planet through his lens. His love for the Indian Himalayas is evident in his work, which documents life, culture, and nature’s grandeur. These landscapes, whether vast and panoramic or intimately personal, resonate with raw emotion and timeless beauty.

    Portrait Photography: A Window to the Soul

    Dhiman’s portraits are an ode to the human spirit. He considers them “maps to one’s heart” and “windows to the soul.” His process is deeply immersive, involving long, meaningful interactions with his subjects to capture their essence. These powerful visual narratives highlight the interplay of light and shadow, often rendered in striking black and white, inviting viewers into the world of his subjects.

    Landscape Photography: Stories of the Earth

    For Dhiman, landscapes are not mere documentation but expressions of imagination and emotion. His visual storytelling elevates the viewer’s relationship with nature, offering a deeply reflective experience. He masterfully uses the natural play of light, color, and structure to highlight the planet’s beauty while advocating for its preservation and protection.

    A Vision for Connection and Conservation

    Through his evocative work, Gurdeep Dhiman not only seeks to immortalize the breathtaking essence of places like Leh and Ladakh but also aims to foster an emotional connection with the environment. His photography inspires viewers to cherish and safeguard the wonders of our world, making his art a compelling call to action for nature conservation.

         

    ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT An Exhibition Of Photographs By Gurdeep Dhiman In Jehangir

    20Dec, 2024
    NATURALNESS An Exhibition Of Recent Works By Artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat In Jehangir

    From: 17th to 23rd December 2024

    “NATURALNESS”

    An Exhibition of Recent works by well-known artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road,

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 8082050330

    This show was inaugurated on 17th December 2024 by Parents of artist Ramdas Thorat in the presence of Hansodnya Tambe, Aashutosh Aapte, Mangesh Naik, Pradip Palav, Ashok Hinge, Nilesh Jadhav among others. 

    Art, time, and eternity are impersonal, awakened, conscious, and unique. They are the eternal manifestations of the ever-existing conscious Nature, whose inner and outer forces pervade all existence. The experiences born out of these natural forces are what we call art and life. When a painter contemplates through a visual medium, they transcribe their mental impressions into pictorial narratives or translate their thoughts into visual forms. In this process, the painter captures the invisible language of visual consciousness, imprinting it in the form of pictorial imagery. This act of transforming primal human experiences into visual forms, inspired by naturalness, is known as ‘visual-form paintings’ or ‘pictorial essence of vision.’

    The ongoing interplay of space, sky, earth, water, and soil reflects the dynamic process of this eternal primordial nature, whose inherent power takes on various forms. This dynamic manifestation is what we perceive as ‘Chitramaya’ (illusory imagery) or ‘Chittamaya’ (illusory consciousness). Each painting embodies the unique attributes of this illusory essence, rendering a distinctive artistic character.

    Nature’s light, shadow, twilight, darkness, warmth, coolness, solitude, fire, flame, density, sparsity, thick forests, lush meadows, gardens, ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, seas, oceans, homes, villages, cities, streets, marketplaces—all these myriad attributes of natural existence contribute to the visual-textural symphony of form, tone, and rhythm. This synthesis of qualities is evident in Ramdas’s artistic oeuvre, reflecting the convergence of tangible and intangible qualities.

    A visual artist channels the shadows of this eternal, conscious Nature into their mind, responding to its impressions and projecting them outward in visual form. This process, where mental experiences are translated into physical expression, is what we call the “experience of artistic time” or “the era of art.” It is the conscious repetition of impressions imprinted on the human psyche by the external world. This deliberate act of creation is what we define as “artistic genesis.”

    The texture, structure, spatial voids, and depth on Ramdas’s canvases actively contribute to the viewer’s perception of the artwork. His creations exist in an imaginative world where tangible nature and abstraction dissolve into a unified, cosmic resonance. This resonance expresses emotional and sensory capacities, evoking deep responses in the observer. Ramdas journeys from the vast expanse of the physical to the infinite subtleties of the metaphysical, showcasing the dynamic interplay of visible expression and ongoing exploration. His art embodies the release of accumulated potential, akin to the release of water from an overflowing dam.

    In Ramdas’s works, there is a seamless blend of abstract sensibilities and tangible representations, making it difficult to measure his creations against traditional standards of naturalistic art or to quantify the value of abstraction. Instead, his art seeks a middle ground, uncovering the essence of visual perception through tonal harmony, textures, structure, and light.

    His visual compositions, enriched by organic forms and patterns, depict landscapes resembling vast gardens or boundless carpets of infinite nature. The horizontal elements in his art evoke tranquility, while the interplay of the skies, waters, and earthy tones—textured and rugged—convey a profound connection to the primal landscape. The velvety greens, subtle hues, and tactile depth come together to create an immersive sensory experience, transporting viewers to a state of cosmic sensitivity. This transcendent moment, akin to an axis or pivotal instant, unfolds through Ramdas’s artistic vision, leaving the viewer profoundly affected.

    Ramdas’s artwork is a testament to the unique fusion of abstraction and tangible representation, where neither naturalistic depiction nor pure abstraction dominates. Instead, his art bridges these extremes, presenting a chromatic, textured exploration of the sensory world, rendered in visual notes.

    His compositions, with their organic shapes and intricate patterns, often evoke vast, limitless natural landscapes. The tranquil horizontality, the earthen textures of the soil, the layered tones of vegetation, and the juxtaposition of light and shadow create a harmonious visual symphony. These elements, combined with the emotional and cosmic resonance of the art, allow viewers to connect deeply with the work, experiencing it as a dynamic interplay of nature’s infinite forms and human creativity.

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    NATURALNESS An Exhibition Of Recent Works By Artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat In Jehangir

     

    5Dec, 2024
    ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    “Ana’s…… Spring Forth”

    The Art Walk of Mahua Ray

    An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures from the artist’s archive

    December 3rd to 9th, 2024

    VENUE: 

    Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai

    Open daily: 11 AM to 7 PM | Free Entry

    Contact:+91 9820246962

    E-mail: mahuaray1202@gmail.com 

    “Art whispers where words cannot ” in Mahua Ray ‘s

    Ana’s……. Spring Forth, these whispers become a symphony of the soul of yours and her.

    An Art Walk by Mahua Ray 

    Mumbai, India – From December 3rd to 9th, the Nehru Centre Art Gallery will bloom with the evocative artistry of Mahua Ray in her solo exhibition Ana’s Spring Forth. This unique art walk invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where memory, emotion, and imagination entwine in vivid harmony through her mesmerizing paintings and sculptures.

    This show was inaugurated on 3rd December 2024 by Hon’ble Guests Dr. Prakash Kothari(Sexologist, Padmashree Awardee) in the presence of Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi(Eminent Artist), Mr. Snehal Muzoomdar(Chairman Maharashtra Rajya Gujrat Sahitya Academy), Ms. Sunita Sanghai(Vachi Art Gallery – owner), Dr. Jayesh Dakre(Neuo Scentist & Smart Future Counselor), Rtn Khuzem Sakarwala( Co Founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts), Mr. Rajendra Agarwal(Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan Vice President), Mr. Ajinkya Chaulkar(Eminent Sculptor), Mr. Vijay Jessani, Mr. Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Raju Shukla(Eminent Photographer), Mr. Hetal Shukla(Renowned Artist), Mr. Sameer Dnyaneshwar(Illusionist & Mind Reader),  Mr. Manmohan Jaiswal(Art Curator) among others 

    Mahua’s artistic journey began under the open skies, where as a child, she traced faces in clouds with her ‘Maa,’ her first muse. Guided by the wisdom of legendary artists such as Devi Prasad Roychowdhury, Mahua’s creative path blossomed, earning her accolades from a young age. This exhibition is a testament to her growth, passion, and unwavering dedication to storytelling through art.

    Step into a soulful sanctuary where art whispers the unspoken. Through fluid strokes and vibrant hues, Mahua breathes life into moments, memories, and emotions, blending logic with profound emotional depth. Her latest series of oil paintings and bronze sculptures transcends time, offering a poetic exploration of human emotions and their fleeting yet eternal essence.

    A celebrated artist with prestigious national and international awards.

    Her works have graced galleries across Bangalore, Mumbai, New York, Canada, Dubai, Goa, Delhi, Paris, London, Ahmedabad, and beyond, earning widespread acclaim. 

    Cherished by prominent collectors in India and abroad, her art is a blend of impressionist elegance and philosophical depth.

    In Ana’s Spring Forth, Mahua transforms innocent clouds and their hidden stories into vibrant narratives. Her graceful curves and dynamic expressions capture the vitality of feminine forms and the power of human emotions. Each piece in this collection invites the audience to experience life’s beauty through her imaginative lens.

    This exhibition is more than an art showcase—it is an emotional journey, a beacon of inspiration, and a celebration of creativity that promises to leave you spellbound. Mahua Ray’s work is an invitation to see the world anew, to find beauty in life’s fleeting moments, and to connect with the emotions that bind us all.

        

    ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH  An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    4Dec, 2024
    Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024 I Creative Cascades I Art Exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    From: 2nd to 7th December 2024

    Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024

    Creative Cascades

    A Vibrant Display of Paintings, Sculptures, Photographs, Digital Art, Tapestries, Terracottas and Drawings

    VENUE:

    Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

    Contact: +91 9815205622 / +91 8699523596

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Apeejay Education nurtures and manifests its social commitment through the more than 50 year old Apeejay Education which runs 26 quality Educational Institutions across India. Apeejay Education envisions to usher in value-based holistic education and excellence in education, leading to man-making and nation-building. Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of the Founder Chairman, Dr. Stya Paul – eminent industrialist, educationist, freedom-fighter, philanthropist and the inspiration behind all Apeejay Education Institutions. Dr. Stya Paul’s glorious legacy is being carried forward very passionately by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, illustrious daughter of Dr. Stya Paul and Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, Chairman, Apeejay Education and Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram.

    This show was inaugurated on 2nd December 2024 by Hon’ble Mrs.Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman Apeejay Stya and Svran Group in the presence of  Mr.Nishant Berlia,co-promoter Apeejay Stya and Svran group, pro chancellor Apeejay Stya university, Ms.Neeta Mahindra, Ms.Seep Taneja, Mr.Ridhi Dogra, Ms.Kriti Gupta, Mr.Vijay Nayyar, Mr.Sukanth, Ms. Swaranshi, Ms.Supreet, Mr.Raghav Kapoor, Mr.M K Wanjari, Mrs.Veena Gulshan, Mr.Anand Prabhudesai among others. 

    Promotion of arts has always been a constant and continuous endeavour of Apeejay Education which it realises through its institutions primarily those which are specially dedicated to this noble cause viz Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, Punjab and Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi.

    Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024: Creative Cascades showcasing the creative works of the faculty and students of these Institutions is being organized at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai from 2nd December to 7th December 2024. The first of its kind Art Exhibition celebrates a vibrant galaxy of art forms ranging from Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Tapestries, Terracottas, Mixed Media to Photography.

    The rich variety of media used by the artists to unleash their Imaginative flights add multi-hued dimensions to the Exhibition providing an enhanced and enriching experience to the onlookers. Marked with lnnovations and Originality of Expressions, the works on display would provide a peep into the variegated messages conveyed by the artists in a subtle and creative Manner. 

      

    Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024 I Creative Cascades I Art Exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    29Nov, 2024
    OBLIVION PAGES Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Paul Dmello In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 25th November to 1st December 2024

    “OBLIVION PAGES”

    Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Paul Dmello

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Hirji Gallery

    M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai  400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: +91 9967547953

    http://www.pauldmello.com

    Email: pauldmello11@gmail.com

    OBLIVION PAGES

                Recent work of a well-known artist Paul Dmello is showing his solo art exhibition at Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 25th Nov. to 1st Dec. 2024. This series in Acrylic colours on canvas and water colours on paper will reveal the subtle nuances of the memories of the simplicity of life and peculiarities of beauty of nature and their wonders in the picturesque environment of Vasai and its surroundings.

                This show was inaugurated on 25th November 2024 by the Chief Guests – Sameer Sata – Project Director – Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai in the presence of Fr. Joe Almeida – Principal, St. Joseph High School & Jr. College, Virar, Vijayraj Bodhankar – Eminent Artist, Journalist & Mentor and Dattatraya Thombre – Principal, Vasai Vikasini Art College, Vasai in presence of art lovers, collectors, promoters etc.

                            His present series is a visual narrative of societal life capturing the essence of everyday existence in rural areas around Vasai from attire to festivities to agricultural practices to the architecture of yesterday. He has been raised since yesteryears amidst the verdant landscapes of Vasai. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Vasai has instilled in him a deep rooted admiration for nature since young age.  He grew up in a family of farmers there and has happy good old memories of simplicity of life there. He was mesmerised by the traditional peculiarities in rural life such as flowers, lanterns, grinding wheels, rhythmic sound of rahata – old farming implement charm of ancestral homes with their simple yet intricate carvings with mangalore tiles on the top etc.  Through his series, he has endeavoured to immortalize this heritage ensuring that it remains accessible to future generation. This series serves as a visual narrative of the simplicity of life in that picturesque area as a legacy of Vasai.

      

    OBLIVION PAGES Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Paul Dmello In Jehangir Art Gallery

    29Nov, 2024
    SAFARNAMA Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Manish Sutaar In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 26th November to 2nd December 2024

    “SAFARNAMA”

    Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Manish Sutaar

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9372941458 / +91 9869170967 

    SAFARNAMA 

            Recent work of a well-known artist – Manish Sutaar is showing his recent work in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 26th Nov. to 2nd Dec. 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This series in Water colours on Archies paper. 

            Manish Sutaar hails from Mumbai. He had his art education at L.S. School of Arts, Bandra Mumbai upto BFA. Then he displayed his thematic works in numerous leading art galleries in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi, New York Biennale, Taipei-Taiwan, etc. He also actively participated in art camps at Hyderabad and Pune. He is a proud recipient of several prizes and awards as well as recognitions from leading art promotional institution of national and international reputations. His works are in collection of many reputed art collectors such as Reserve Bank of India- Mumbai, – New Delhi, Bangalore, Kenya, England, Germany, USA, Paris, New York, Italy etc.

            The present series in Water colours on art paper lays emphasis on his journey through life’s canvas as a tapestry of life. It is a chronicle of the ever-shifting landscapes of human existence.  He has encountered a Kaleidoscope of emotions such as joy, sorrow, anger, excitement, enthusiasm, satisfaction in his life. These emphasize profound turmoil and fragile beauty which define the human condition so as to highlight diverse complexity of life in a metropolitan city bustling with hustle & bustle resulting into a pulsating lifeline in urban areas,  Safar transcends more transits leading to a profound metaphor of human aspirations, struggles and fleeting moments. Aptly moved by these moments, his artistic mind has found expressions in colours and forms so as to render unique parameter and dimension to his symbolic exploration of existence via various human postures, moods and unusual characters through flowing forms, textured washes and abstract nuances etc. His quest to unveil and articulate the unseen has resulted into a visual harmony of the intricate complexities of human life.  His canvas has become a refuge where chaos transforms into beauty and despair gives way to hope thereby rendering a happy and positive dimension to his thematic work.

    SAFARNAMA Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Manish Sutaar In Jehangir Art Gallery

    21Nov, 2024
    VOY-AGE Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Swati Roy In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    From: 19th to 25th November 2024

    VOY-AGE

    Solo Show of Paintings

    By

    Renowned artist Swati Roy

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    Dr. Annie Besant Road,

    Worli, Mumbai 400 018

    Timining: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 8910812801

    Recent work of a luminary from Govt College of Art and Craft and a renowned contemporary artist Swati Roy is showing  in a solo art exhibition at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 from 19th to 25th November 2024. This series made in watercolours on art paper using Gouche technique will exemplify subtle nuances of her skillful application of apt colours in thoughtful pragmatic thematic perceptions.

    Swati Roy had her art education upto diploma in fine arts followed by diploma in Indian style drawing and painting from Govt. College of Art and craft, Kolkata. Then she displayed her thematic work in solo and group art exhibitions at renowned galleries all over India such as Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi etc.

    The present series VOY-AGE highlights subtle nuances of the thematic conceptualizations based on fundamental concepts and their skillful application via apt colour tones to suit thematic peculiarities. Her works have a magical sensibility via essence of both Indian and Western arts. Perfections in her style command over the medium and techniques   adopted and expertise in presenting non figurative abstraction compositions are commendable. Her work is in the genre of classic modernism and expressionism which are bold pictorials of her deepest thought. Her thoughts & Inspiration received from nature find a prominent place in the creative endeavors.

    Her faith in phenomenal nature as the ultimate source of forms and configuration, duly reflects in the creation by selection of the recollected memories of the observed contents as configuration of colour-masses with shapes defined by contour lines on dimensional pictorial surface divided into flat colour areas. These shapes and spaces being the residues of images of the phenomenal terrains, sky, land, roads, plants etc become expressive. The various contour lines with which she encloses the shapely colour masses endow the shapes with a strange kind of organic rhythm thereby rendering expressionism to the work. In a way her works are at a junction between representationalism, formalism and expressionism. She has adopted suggestive colours and common symbols upheld by plastic rhythm and inventive shapes. The insistent flowing vegetative rhythms of semi-abstract and abstract combinations find a significant place in her creations which are both eloquent and lucid as well as thematically relevant.

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    VOY-AGE Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Swati Roy In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    31Oct, 2024
    ILLUSION AND REALITY Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Pradip Maitra In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 29th October to 4th November 2024

    ‘Illusion and Reality’

    An Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings

    By Renowned artist Pradip Maitra

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

    Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9231678595

    www.artistpradipmaitra.in 

    Pradip Maitra’s Upcoming Solo Exhibition – ‘Illusion and Reality’

    Renowned for his emotive watercolours, senior artist Pradip Maitra showing his recent work series named ‘Illusion and Reality’, offering a profound meditation on the cultural and intellectual upheaval spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Maitra’s new series was conceived during the 2019-2020 lockdown, marked by global isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty. Like countless others, Maitra found himself confined to his home, grappling with depression and confusion. The previously comforting books underwent a metamorphosis, unsettling him as they seemed to animate and encircle him in a stark embodiment of knowledge confined and remote.

    While exploring his daughter’s college library later, he chanced upon a secluded section where valuable manuscripts lay abandoned, their significance fading amidst the hustle and bustle of contemporary society. Maitra’s ‘Book and Lock’ series is founded upon this discovery, exploring the vulnerability of cultural traditions and the increasing conflict between preservation and oblivion. Maitra’s works explore technology’s dominance during the lockdown, using the lock as a subtle metaphor for barriers to ancestral knowledge.

    Born in 1959 in West Bengal, Pradip Maitra earned his BFA from the Indian College of Art in 1984. A committed freelance artist, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both in India and internationally. As a longstanding member of the Society of Contemporary Artists, Kolkata, since 1988, his work has been displayed at prestigious institutions such as the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, the Nehru Centre, and in global cities like Bangkok and Hong Kong. Maitra’s art is a part of prominent collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, and the Museum of Bengal Art, Kolkata.

    ‘Illusion and Reality’ invites audiences to contemplate the delicate interplay between safeguarding our cultural legacies and the march of modernity.

     

    ILLUSION AND REALITY Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Pradip Maitra In Jehangir Art Gallery

    30Oct, 2024
    ISEE TARAH Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Amitabh Ashesh In Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    From: 27th to 31st October 2024

    “ISEE TARAH”

    Solo Show of Paintings

    By Renowned artist Amitabh Ashesh

     VENUE:

    Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    Bajaj Bhavan, 226, Nariman Point,

    Mumbai 400021

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    https://istarah.art

    Contact: +91 9845956328

    ISEE TARAH

            Renowned artist Amitabh Ashesh is showing his recent work in oil on canvas and pastel and charcoal on art paper in a solo art exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 from 27 to 31 Oct. 2024.  It will be open there for free public viewing daily between 11 am to 7 pm.

    This show is curated by Carmela Brunetti.

            Amitabh Ashesh is an alumnus of Stanford University’s Art Dept. USA. He has been trained at Stanford University USA during 1988-1994 with Bay Area Figurative movement under Frank Lobdell and other stalwarts. He has been a creative Director at JWT and Saatchi. He is also an alumnus of IIT Bombay. He has made about 120 paintings since 2014 and about 40-45 works from that series will be displayed in this exhibition.

            The present series showcases the original creative work of Amitabh Ashesh on ‘Yufism’ in oil on canvas and the pastel and charcoal on art paper. It provides a new class of imagery on the ‘Yufism’ compositional platform where scenic figurative and invisible elements share their attributes, the windows becomes blocks of light, the rain drops, trail of ornamental beads and ripping sea waves are worn as a skirt etc.  Each painting is accompanied by a titular poem, elaborating its meaning and thereby arousing viewers with its parallel literary association.

            He has used conceptual innovations of Yufism such as scenic elements in human figuration, anthropomorphic and recursive scenery, exploded objects and blended forms for artistic effect. A collective recollection of various scenery in quotidian Indian, life find a prominent place in his work such as Bangalore’s famed Brigade Road, home cooking specialities, street dogs feed by kind strangers etc.  His work is innovative and eloquent and shares an instant dialogue with the viewers due to its clarity and lucidity.

     

    ISEE TARAH Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Amitabh Ashesh In Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

    30Oct, 2024
    SHREEKANTHAYA Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Bulbul Rai In Jehangir

    From 28th October to 3rd November 2024

    “Shreekanthaya”

    Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Bulbul Rai

     VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    161-B, M.G. Road,

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 8052977901

    www.talesbybulbul.com

    Bulbul Rai Presents Solo Show of Paintings “Shreekanthaya” at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

    Ahmedabad based well-known artist Bulbul Rai is showing her paintings exhibition ‘Shreekanthaya’ at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda,  Mumbai. This exhibition is an artistic exploration deeply rooted in the stories and teachings of Lord Shiva. From a young age, Bulbul Rai demonstrated a profound passion for art, refining her skills in drawing and painting since the age of five. After completing her education from Purvanchal University, she dedicated herself to the fine arts, focusing on religious and spiritual themes.

    This show was inaugurated on 28th October 2024 by Chief Guest Shri Madan Gosavi in Presence of Shri. V. K. Gupta, Shri. Ajay Ashar, Dr. Achyut Dani, Dr. Rajwant Rai, Shri. Vijay Wani, Dr. Rajendra Singh, Shri. Prakash Khange, Mrs. K. G. Menon, Secretary Jehagir Art Gallery among others

    The spiritual and religious narratives surrounding Lord Shiva inspire the Shreekanthaya show. Known for her vibrantly coloured and figurative style, Rai’s works vividly portray the deity’s life and teachings. Each artwork is an intimate reflection of Rai’s deep reverence for Shiva, inviting viewers to engage with the religio-spiritual dimensions of his existence. Her canvases are imbued with layers of meaning and vibrant quality, encouraging motivation and personal reflection.

    Bulbul Rai channels her devotion through her art, using bold colours and intricate figures to communicate the essence of the energy of Lord Shiva. Her works go beyond mere representation, offering a fusion of art and religion that allows viewers to connect with the metaphysical aspects of her subject.

    Shreekanthaya promises to be a transformative experience for art lovers and spiritual seekers alike. Bulbul Rai invites audiences to journey into the depths of Lord Shiva’s timeless wisdom, forging a connection between the physical and metaphysical realms.

     

    SHREEKANTHAYA Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Bulbul Rai In Jehangir

    27Sep, 2024
    TRIPARNA Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sarang Hundiwala In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    From: 24th to 30th September 2024

    “TRIPARNA”

    Solo Show of Paintings

    By contemporary artist Sarang Hundiwala

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    Dr. Annie Besant Road

    Worli, Mumbai 400 018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: +91 9422206209

    Email:sarang.hundiwala@gmail.com

    Aurangabad-based artist Sarang Hundiwala presents a captivating blend of history, spirituality, and artistry in his intricately decorative works. Drawing from a rich array of influences ranging from Indian Miniature art traditions, doodling Zen tangles to Buddhist art influences, mythological frescoes, and traditional Indian sculpture—Sarang’s creations reflect the essence of a realm steeped in cultural heritage and artistic inspiration.

    This show was inaugurated on 24th September 2024 by Dr. Uttam Jain Businessman & Member of Film Centre Board in the presence of Sunil Deore renowned sculptor, Mr. Mahendra Kalantri Director Acclaim Systems India Pvt Ltd, Nitin Jadia Art Collector, Mr. Prashant Kashikar MD Mika Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Jayesh Dakre, Neuroscientist and Smart Future Counsellor, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Daya Yadav Actor,  Nagma Nizam Singer,  Vaishali Raut Proprietor & entrepreneur, Chhaya Sakhre Classical Singer among others. 

    His upcoming solo exhibition, ‘Triparna: The Trinity of Art,’ at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai, exemplifies this unique synergy, offering a visual journey that seamlessly fuses these diverse traditions and popular cultural practices. Each painting invites the viewer into a world of personal religious and spiritual exploration, where Sarang deftly balances the intricate with the ethereal. Central to this collection are his works, which are based on Buddhist sculptures from around the world, starting from the historic Ajanta and Ellora cave art, as well as works from other regions where Buddhism has profoundly shaped culture, religion and philosophy.

    Sarang’s works are a meditation on peace, unity, and harmony, embodying the interconnectedness of all life forms—a reflection of the Buddhist principles that anchor his practice. The precision of his penmanship and the subtlety of his brushstrokes create a mesmerising interplay of depth and lightness, leaving viewers enchanted by the richness of his textured surfaces and the inherent depth in their corresponding messages.

    With numerous exhibitions to his name, artist Sarang Hundiwala’s art has earned a place in esteemed collections both in India and internationally. His solo show is not just an exhibition; it’s an invitation to experience the timeless spiritual and artistic traditions that continue to inform his evolving visual lexicon and inspire the world around him.

       

    TRIPARNA Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sarang Hundiwala In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    26Sep, 2024
    METAL CANVAS STONE An Art Exhibition By 4 Renowned Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    From: 24th to 30th September 2024

    “Metal Canvas Stone”

    An Art Exhibition by Asurvedh, Dr. Manisha Sachihar, Hemant Joshi, Vijaya Ved 

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Auditorium Hall,

    161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda

    Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

     +91 9811178769,  +91 8407945292

    The Metal Canvas Stone: Triveni of Art

    Art exhibition is a confluence of distinct artistic expressions and mediums, offering a unique experience for art enthusiasts in Mumbai. Showcased at the Jahangir Art Gallery, this exhibition features the works of four renowned artists: Asurvedh, Vijaya Ved, Manisha Sanchihar, and Hemant Joshi. Their collective efforts revolve around invoking empathy and exploring both the physical and mental conditions of human existence through art. While Manisha’s abstract work leans heavily on symbolism, the other three artists present figurative forms, creating a direct and immediate connection with viewers.

    This show was inaugurated on 24th September 2024  by Chief Guest Sanjay Puri, Sanjay Puri Architects Principal Architect Mumbai in the presence of  Rupesh & Archana Baid Principal Interior Architect & Design Co. Mumbai, Rajendra Patil President, The Bombay Art Society, Prof. Dr. Milind Dhobley Dean Faculty of Fine Arts MOT ADT Uni. Pune, Maharashtra

    Asurvedh’s art captures the overlooked moments of everyday life, particularly focusing on the marginalized individuals who are often unseen in the bustle of urban life, such as children selling balloons at traffic signals. Through his sculptures, Asurvedh freezes these fleeting moments of human dynamism, urging viewers to take notice of the lives that often go unnoticed. His art transforms the mundane into something profound, turning these everyday scenes into still, yet expressive, sculptural forms that encourage reflection on the world we ignore.

    Vijaya Ved’s artwork embarks on a journey of self-illumination, where she delves into both the tangible and intangible aspects of human existence. Her art resonates with themes of self-awareness, spirituality, and the human connection to the infinite. By portraying the emotional and spiritual relationships in life, she transcends the physical limitations of the body, aiming to illuminate the boundless nature of the soul. Her evolution as an artist reflects a shift from depicting life’s emotional ties to a deeper immersion into self-exploration through nature, revealing a universal quest for inner enlightenment.

    Manisha Sanchihar presents an abstract exploration of the inner self, challenging traditional boundaries and highlighting the intricate relationship between attachment and detachment. Through her abstract expressionism, she portrays the boundlessness of the mind and emotions. Manisha’s work suggests a deeper connection with self-expression, illustrating how abstraction can still carry powerful, introspective emotions. Her art invites viewers into a space where distinctions between being and non-being dissolve, offering a moment of introspection and encouraging self-discovery.

    Hemant Joshi’s sculptures emphasize the inner essence of forms rather than their outer appearances. Working predominantly in abstract stone sculptures, he seeks to uncover the deeper, hidden realities of objects and beings. His use of different stones to create harmonious compositions reflects a transformative process—one that imbues lifeless materials with a sense of boundless interpretation and beauty. Through this abstraction, Hemant’s sculptures reveal new dimensions and meanings, evoking endless possibilities for viewers to explore.

    Overall, the exhibition presents a compelling narrative of human existence, self-awareness, and the interplay between the visible and the unseen. Through a diverse range of mediums—sculpture, painting, and abstract forms—these artists provide a profound commentary on the human condition, inviting empathy and introspection in their audiences.

       

    METAL CANVAS STONE An Art Exhibition By 4 Renowned Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

    12Sep, 2024
    COLOURAAG Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Pavan Kumar Attavar In Jehangir

    From: 10th to 16th September 2024

    “COLOURAAG”

    An Exhibition of Paintings

    By

    Contemporary artist Pavan Kumar Attavar

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

    Mumbai 400 001

    Timing:11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9739209505

     Recent work of a talented artist from Mangalore, Pavan Kumar Attavar has been displayed in a solo art show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai from 10th to 16th September 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm.  This series in Acrylic colours on canvas will exemplify his thoughtful perceptions about the relevance and sanctity of musical instruments in general and violin in particular for spreading the eternal grandeur and harmony of music among the masses and, in turn, make them happy and joyful. He has made artistic used of pallet knife and acrylic colours on canvas for his paintings.

    This exhibition was inaugurated on 10th September 2024 by Honourable Mrs. K.G. Menon, Secretary – Jehangir Art Gallery in the presence of Suhas Rao, Prajna Suhas Rao, Sanvi Rao, Swarit Rao and Sudhir Bolar.

    The Series presented by Pavan Kumar Attavar elaborates the relevance and sanctity of white space or highlights and dark areas or depth. Having been greatly influenced by high notes and low note in Music and their effect on the listeners and all alike, he has incorporated the same inspiration from music in his artwork using apt colour tones and their rhythmic harmony. His work prominently highlights, the Violin in particular along with other instruments like Damru and Trident and their tonal resonance in orderto spread the fragrance and rhythm of music along masses. Making an optimum and iconic use of bull and other relevant ingredients at strategic arenas in the work, he has demonstrated his skill and command over the medium used in order to render ample contentment and divine tranquillity to all.  Using the mythological background, he has focussed on the sanctity and relevance of both vibrations and resilience as well as tranquillity in the divine music – aptly called the 5th Ved or Pancham Veda to make the overall humanity happy and exhilarating as well as joyful in the apt perspectives of visual arts. 

      

    COLOURAAG Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Pavan Kumar Attavar In Jehangir

    7Sep, 2024
    AMALGAMATION – 12 An Exhibition Of Paintings, Sculptures & Photographs In Cymroza Art Gallery

    From: 6th to 9th September 2024

    EXPOPEDIA Presents

    “Amalgamation – 12″

    An Exhibition of Paintings, Photographs & Sculptures

    VENUE:

    Cymroza Art Gallery

    72 Bhulabhai Desai Road

    Breach Candy, Mumbai 400 026

    Timings: 11 am to 7pm  

    Contact:  +91 98195 11124  

    EXPOPEDIA Unveils Amalgamation-12: A Fusion of Artistry in Mumbai

    In a momentous announcement, EXPOPEDIA is set to showcase the 12th edition of “Amalgamation,” an enthralling exhibition that converges the worlds of paintings, photographs and sculptures. This cultural extravaganza promises to be a beacon for art enthusiasts in Mumbai.

    This show was inaugurated on 6th September 2024 by Honorable Chief Guest Dr. Sanjay Bhide (Renowned architect, Founder, Convener & Secretary, Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry) in the presence of Guests of Honor Ms. Susieben Shah (Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights General Secretary, Malabar Hill Citizens Forum which developed & maintains Priyadarshini  Park & Sports Complex) and Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi (Renowned Artist, Author).

    Amalgamation-12 brings together a diverse array of talented artists, including Prakash Bal Joshi, Suresh Gosavi, Subodh Poddar, Sudhir V. Phadnes, Aatish Khobragade, Rakhee Shah, Alka Pandey, Ramani Narayan, Ujjwala Surendra Surwade, Ankita Bhatnagar, Priya Kataria, Lachman Matlani, Debarati S. Sen, Monika Chandna, Chandrika Chandran, Padma Srinivasan, Bhavya Ramakrishnan, Uttara Samant, Firdause, Rachana Agha. These artists collectively contribute to the rich tapestry of artistic expression.

     

    AMALGAMATION – 12 An Exhibition Of Paintings, Sculptures & Photographs In Cymroza Art Gallery

    4Sep, 2024
    SRUJANSRUSHTI Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Satish R. Gaikwad In Jehangir

    From: 2nd to 8th September 2024

    “SRUJANSRUSHTI”

    An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Satish R. Gaikwad

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Hirji Gallery

    161-B,  Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9960333338 

    SRUJANSRUSHTI

    Recent work of a well known artist Satish Gaikwad has been displayed in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Hirji Gallery, Kala Ghoda, M.G. Road, Mumbai 400  001 from 2nd to 8th  September 2024. This series made in Oil and Acrylic colours on canvas will reveal subtle nuances of the eternal beauty of nature and its Grandeur in all seasons throughout the year in its unique expressive style and techniques.

    This show was Inaugurated on 2nd September 2024 by Smt. Satyabhama Ramchandra Gayakwad(mother of artist), Prakash Bhise (Sr. artist), Vijayraj Bodhankar (Renowned artist),  Ramakant Jadhav (Sr. Writer), Mr. Sanjay, Dr. Seema Bhosale (artist) among others.

    The present series in oil and acrylic colours on canvas elaborates the omnipresent beauty of Nature in various seasons throughout  a year in his expressive style. He has focused on vivid facets of the beauty of nature in the apt arenas and perspectives in his unique creative as well as illustrative style. His works elaborate the musical melody and harmony associated with the divine music of Nature and its fragrance as well as aroma that spread around throughout the year. His creative and expressive style have rendered unique picturesqueness and visual grandeur to the various creations which in turn render ample visual pleasure and serenity to all.    

     

    SRUJANSRUSHTI  Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Satish R. Gaikwad In Jehangir

     

    29Jul, 2024
    ART CONTINUUM An Exhibition Of Paintings & Sculptures By 55 Artists In Visual Art Gallery

    25th July to 31st July 2024

    ARTIVAL FOUNDATION in association with Art Vista Presents

    “ART CONTINUUM”

    An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures 

    VENUE

    Visual Art Gallery,

    India Habitat Centre,

    Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    For More Details 

    CALL / WHATSAPP 

    + 91 9920804573

    + 91 9833949788 

    Art Continuum: A Journey Through Artistic Expression

    This Grand exhibition is a harmonious convergence of about 55 revered contemporary artists, hailing from the present art world. The talented and renowned artists participating in this exhibition include Avijit Roy, Bhiva Punekar, Mohan Naik, Pradip Sarkar, Nawal Kishore, Kantha Reddy, Kappari Kishan, Praveen Upadhye, Shashikant Patade, Mamta Malhotra, Atul Bhalerao, Sunil Deore, Vaibhav Thakur, Shakeel Momin, Chandrakant Tajbije, Mahaling Hosakoti, Ravindra Pawar, Deepak B. Patil, Nilesh Nikam, Paras Parmar, Yuvraj Patil,  Asif Shaikh, Dr. Shefali Bhujbal, Shrirang Badve, Ayushi Jain, Dev Mehta, J. Venkatesh Warlu, Jaydeb Dolui, Kashyap Ray, Kumar Gaikwad, Manoj Das, Medha Nerurkar, Mita Vora, Nilanjana Roy, Nisha Sehjpal, Priti Mehta, Dr. Priya Yabaluri, Qureysh Basrai, Rakhi Baid, Rakhee Shah, Anita Malhotra, Prof. R.C. Sharma, Rashmi Rathod, Rritu Goel, Sanghapal Mhaske, Sateesh Dingankar, Sudipta Adhikari, Seema Hedaoo, Seema Sethi, Seema Shah, Simrit Luthra, Vinita Sadarangani, Paneri Punekar, Sarvesh Patil, Gurram Mallesham among Others  

    This exhibition was inaugurated on 25th July 2024 by Honorable Guests Ajay Saini, Monika Saini, Padmashri shri Biman Das, Prayag Shukla, Priyal Bharadwaj, Ratan Kaul, Rukmini Chatterjee. This Exhibition will be continues till 31st July 2024

    Since the inception of Artival Foundation in 2018, we have organised numerous art events, presenting the works of over 300 professional artists in both solo and group exhibitions at renowned venues like Jehangir Art Gallery, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, World Trade Centre, and Nesco Exhibition Centre. 

    Artival Foundation, based in Mumbai, aims to provide a platform for talented artists from diverse regions of India to showcase their creativity in prestigious art galleries around Mumbai. By organising regular group art shows, we expose art collectors and promoters to the incredible works of emerging artists.

    Art Continuum features about 55 contemporary visual artists, representing the Artival Foundation’s dedication to fostering artistic expression since 2018. Founded by Satish Patil and Sharad Gurav, the non-commercial organisation amplifies the voices of folk and tribal artists as well. 

    Art Continuum is more than an exhibition; it brings together renowned and emerging artists, fostering inclusivity and accessibility. The national tour celebrates lesser-known voices and the unique artistic tapestry of diverse regions. We invite art enthusiasts, collectors, and all with a passion for artistic discovery to join us. Celebrate the enduring human spirit through visual art and immerse yourself in creativity and compassion.

     

    ART CONTINUUM An Exhibition Of Paintings & Sculptures By 55 Artists In Visual Art Gallery

    7Jun, 2024
    NISARGRUPAM An Exhibition Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Santosh B. Kardak In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    From: 4th to 10th June 2024

    “NISARGRUPAM” 

    An Exhibition of Paintings in Watercolour

    By well-known artist Santosh B. Kardak 

    VENUE:

    Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    Dr. Annie Besant Road

    Discovery of India Building

    Worli, Mumbai 400 018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact: +91 9730996919

    This exhibition was inaugurated on 4th June 2024 by Hon. Guests Mr. Mahendra Nirlekar Saheb (Assistant Commissioner of Police, Thane City), Mr. Ashok Salve Sir (Principal), Mr. Sakharam Bhangare (Principal), Mr. Rahul Dabhat Saheb (Saipuja Cable Network), Mr. Jitendra Mistry Saheb (District President – Vishwakarma Association, Nashik), Mr. Kishor Bochare sir 

    “Capturing Nature’s Essence: The Nisargarupam Exhibition”

    The “Nisargarupam” Painting Exhibition, featuring watercolor landscapes by artist Santosh Kardak , will be organized from June 4th to June 10th, 2024, at the Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai. While performing the duties of an art teacher, Santosh Kardak will bring the natural beauty of areas like Junnar to life on paper with the help of his brush. All these paintings will be enjoyed by art lovers at the exhibition. 

    Santosh Kardak is a professional artist with a lifelong passion for painting. He pursued his interest in painting from childhood and continued his artistic journey by obtaining a B.A. and subsequently, he pursued a Diploma, completing two years of ATD alongside. Under the mentorship of  well-known artist Sanjay Sable, Kardak refined his skills in the intricate handling of watercolors. Later, during his tenure as an art teacher in Junnar, he adeptly captured the essence of nature using the challenging medium of watercolor. Kardak’s paintings are characterized by his ability to capture the simplicity of everyday subjects on paper in an artistic manner that brings the scene to life.

    Upon relocating to the Akole area, Kardak found himself presented with an excellent opportunity for authentic landscape painting. The natural beauty of this region is truly remarkable, inspiring Kardak to create numerous landscape paintings depicting various subjects such as the waterfalls during the monsoons, overflowing paddy fields, and the valleys of Konkan. 

    In the face of rapidly changing times, nature is becoming increasingly distant from humanity. The relentless pace of urbanization threatens to erode the beauty of rural areas. In such circumstances, the “Nisargarupam” Exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the wonderful beauty of nature through art. It is an exhibition that should not be missed.

     

    NISARGRUPAM  An Exhibition Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Santosh B. Kardak In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

    30May, 2024
    JEWEL OF MINES Spectacular Art Exposition organized by Rabi Art Gallery in Jehangir

    From: 28th May to 3rd June 2024

    Rabi Art Gallery Presents

    ”JEWEL OF MINES” Mumbai Edition

    An Art Exhibition of Indian Masters

    VENUE:

    Jehangir Art Gallery

    Auditorium Hall

    161-B. M.G. Road,

    Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

    Timing: 11am to 7pm

    Contact; +91 7001456263 / +91 9932348672 

    SPECTACULAR ART EXPOSITION

    A spectacular and splendid exposition of innovative artwork created in vivid medium and techniques and styles by veteran master artists of the bygone era and present scenario as well will be presented in the Auditorium hall, Jehangir Art Gallery, M. G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 by Rabi Art Gallery of Shantiniketan from 28th May to 3rd June, 2024. It will be open for free public viewing there daily from 11 am to 7 pm and showcase subtle nuances of the creative and innovative art work created by Indian Masters ranging from pre-Independence to contemporary era in a diverse range of rare art works in different mediums and styles which will be a great opportunity for collectors and viewers, art lovers and promoters to witness the diversity and complexity of Indian Art under one roof and get duly enlightened by their ethnic hues in apt perspectives of visual arts..

    This show was inaugurated on 28th May 2024 by Padmashree Dr. Prakash Kothari  Art Collector in the presence of  Prabhakar Kolte Eminent Artist, Prashant Kashikar Managing Director at Mika Engineering India Pvt Ltd., Rtn Khuzem Sakharwala , Co Founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts, Ajay Mehta Art Collector, Dr. Jayesh Dakre Nueo Sciencetist and Smart future Counselar, Mahendra Kalantri , Director Acclaim Systems India Pvt Ltd. 

    This show is curated by Shraddha Purnaye.

    Rabi Art Gallery, Shantiniketan, W.B. is a reputed name in Indian Art world and is synonymous with quality and innovation in the present art Scenario. Sumanta Paul, the honorary Advisor of Rabi Art Gallery who will showcase only the genuine Indian Artwork which is true to the stylish innovations in the Indian Style of works created by masters in this field. Sumanta Paul is a son of late Rabi Paul, a veteran artist of the bygone era who was the disciple of Ramkinkar Baij and Nandlal Bose. He has also closely worked with the well-known director Satyajit Ray for some time. Being a visionary and advocate of Indian Contemporary art, Sumanta Paul founded the Rabi Art Gallery in Shantiniketan in 1996 and has been working closely with several artist and has thereby enriched his authentic collection of rare and splendid artworks over a span of more than a quarter of the century.

    The present exhibition showcases about 2 centuries of artworks using vivid practices, significant trends and a rare peculiarities in the perspectives of Indian Art emphasizing the highlights of the Bengal School. It envisages the spectacular water colours, tempera and Gouache techniques created by eminent artists like Ramkinkar Baij, Abanindranath Tagore, Ganganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Binod Behari Mukherjee, Chittaprosad Bhattacharya, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, Robin Mandal, Jaimini Roy and Rabi Paul in their typical expressive conceptual works of Modern Version. The exhibition also showcases the innovative and creative endeavours of contemporary artists such as Paritosh Sen, Nirode Majumdar, Sunil Das, Prokash Karmakar, Lalu Prasad Shaw, K. Laxma Gaud, along with veterans like Jogen Chowdhury, Samir Aich, Subrata Gangopadhyaya, Sunil Padwal, T. Vaikuntham and T. V. Santosh and many more in their typical stylish techniques.

    It is a rich spectrum of splendid artwork in well accomplished visual language of expressions adopted by veterans and master artists in the present art scenario and offers a rich tapestry of culture, spirituality, traditional heritage via historical significance vivid sentimental mindscapes in the sensitive mind of young girls in apt environment, royal cultural heritage nuances of social life and their norms in urban and rural environments, beauty of nature in various seasons and its panoramic highlights, still life peculiarities revealing Indian Culture & its traditional heritage in apt perspectives of visual arts. The works in Oil, Acrylic colours on Canvas, Ink on Paper, Gouache on Paper, Tempera Gouache on cloth pasted on board, Pastel on paperm mixed medium etc. created by the various master artists based on numerous thematic peculiarities and specialities are stunning, amazing and marvellous and certainly leave their deep impact on all due to the skilful composition, colour tonal harmony as well as superb expressional subtle nuances.

    JEWEL OF MINES  Spectacular Art Exposition organized by Rabi Art Gallery in Jehangir

    3May, 2024
    EVERY PICTURE HAS A STORY An exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh at Nitya Artists Centre

    From: 1st to 7th May 2024

    Every Picture has a story…

    A Solo Show of Photo Art

    By Kabeer Ramesh

    VENUE:

    Nitya Artists Centre

    103, 1st Floor, Siddhi Vinayak Grandeur

    Opp Ravindra Natya Mandir, Sayani Road

    Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 028

    Contact: +91 9920072573

    kabeerphotoart.com

    This show was inaugurated on 1st May 2024 by the hands of Adv. Rajay Gaikwad  Honourable advocate at Mumbai Highcourt.

    An exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh

    Photo artist Kabeer Ramesh offers yet another solo exhibition titled ‘Every Picture has a story…’, the previous being ‘Frozen in Time’, which was held at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.  ‘Every Picture has a story…’,  exhibited at the ‘Nitya Artists Centre’, Prabhadevi, from 1st May, 2024 onwards, grapples with, as the title suggests, human endeavours/stories in diverse and vivid contexts; these are photo-stories of promises and perils of being human: the glories and triumphs memorialised in monuments are juxtaposed with toiling workers in busy bazaar streets of Kolkata; the symbols of towering human achievements – the world famous the Taj Mahal and London Bridge – co-habit with the unease of forlorn ruins of the dilapidated and discarded. Interestingly, the idea of loners is presented in creatively imagined forms – the ‘lone stone’ of Shillong relentlessly standing up to vagaries of waters, and the unending wait of birds in summer of Rajasthan. The trees presented in Kabeer Ramesh’s work too depict the diverse meaning universe: the erratic desires of the colonising human, and the falling humanity supported by dried branches of the uprooted. The exhibition also offers noteworthy studies in perspective – the broad-ways and the marvel of the Howrah bridge – what appears as meeting may be illusive, and what is near maybe far.  The monuments in Kabeer’s work present an enigma: the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris lost its glorious treasures to the leaps of fire; so is the photograph of statue outside the Buckingham Palace, glorious yet stoic.

    Kabeer Ramesh’s photographic imagery thus represents the indomitable human spirit, and also cautions against the unreasonable, erratic human desire to colonize. Importantly his works show that all human boundaries, all boundaries, are illusive,  porous and imaginary. One could easily cross over the meaning universe and find multiple meanings through acts and ways of seeing and looking, in varied times and spaces. 

              

    EVERY PICTURE HAS A STORY An exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh at Nitya Artists Centre

    25Apr, 2024
    Vachi Art Gallery Presents THE SOUL’S CANVAS Paintings Exhibition By 11 Eminent Artists

    From: 22nd to 28th April 2024

    Vachi Art Gallery Presents

    “The Soul’s Canvas”

    Expressions of Inner Worlds”

    An Exhibition of paintings by 11 eminent artists – Somenath Maity, Pradip Sarkar, Anand Panchal, Bhaskar Rao, Ganpati Hegde, Nilesh Nikam, Amol Pawar, Sukanta Das, Rahul Dangat, Paras Parmar, Arti Vohra.

    VENUE:-

    Vachi Art Gallery

    141-B, 1st Floor, Atria Mall

    Dr. Annie Besant Road,

    Worli, Mumbai 400 018

    Timing: 11am to 7pm.

    Contact: +91 9152011110

    www.vachiart.com 

    Colourful realms of life

              A group art exhibition showcasing the works of 11 eminent artists has been presented by Vachi Art Gallery at 141-B, 1st Floor, Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 from 22 to 28 April, 2024. It will be open for free public viewing there daily from 11 am. to 7 pm.

              The contemporary artists participating in this group art show are Somenath Maity, Pradip Sarkar, Anand Panchal, Bhaskar Rao, Ganpati Hegde, Nilesh Nikam, Amol Pawar, Sukanta Das, Rahul Dangat, Paras Parmar, Arti Vohra

              Various works will be presented in different mediums and techniques by the participating artists as per their thematic perceptions.

    Nature occupies an important place in the conceptual paintings in this art show. It signifies various norms of Life in Nature and Gods in Nature in the pictorial forms as paintings. In a way, the vivid works to be displayed in this show will be focussed on Nature and its sanctity in life.

    This show was inaugurated on 22nd April 2024 by Manjari Thanawala, Owner Chesterfield Furniture in the presence of Mahendra Kalantri, Director, Acclaim Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Rtn Khuzem Sakarwala, Co-founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts, Mr. Prashant Kashikar, Managing Director, Mika Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

        

    Vachi Art Gallery Presents THE SOUL’S CANVAS Paintings Exhibition By 11 Eminent Artists