Start your journey towards discovering this month’s new art shows in India with a filling of Magic Moments, an annual photography exhibition that supports the visually challenged at Mumbai’s Piramal Art Gallery from 1st to 6th September. For those who missed DAG’s epic show Kali: Reverence & Rebellion in Delhi, it will be showcased at their Mumbai gallery until 19th October. Further away in the capital city, Fabricated Tales by Bandana Jain, a show that blends the literal and metaphorical significance of fabric, is on display until 9th September at Triveni Art Gallery. Want more? Scroll below:
If We Knew the Point by Amitava & Magic in the Square by Mohan Samant at KNMA, Saket
Two artists from different generations, bound by their ingenious creations but distinct in their art practice. KNMA celebrates the works of artists Amitava and Mohan Samant through two shows that cover their journeys in the art world. While If We Knew the Point features works by Amitava created using graphite, ink, ballpoint pens, watercolour as well as collages; Magic in the Square, a centennial exhibition that explores Samant’s dynamic artworks, showcases the uniqueness of his oeuvre as an important member of the Progressive Artists’ Group.
On view at KNMA, No. 145, DLF South Court Mall, Saket until 30th September 2024
Rhyme Unbroken: Krishna Reddy the Artist and Perpetual Student at MAP, Bengaluru
He’s received the Padma Shri as well as the Kala Ratna Award for his contribution to the Indian Modernist art movement and the world of intaglio printmaking, and was among the first artists of his time to gain international recognition. To commemorate Krishna Reddy’s birth centenary, MAP presents an exhibition that celebrates his work as a dedicated printmaker, sculptor and teacher of art. Co-curated by Kuzhali Jaganathan and Arnika Ahldag, the show includes forty resplendent artworks that illustrate Reddy’s excellence as both a master and student of his craft.
On view at Museum of Art & Photography, 22, Kasturba Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru until 5th January 2025
Cabinet of Curiosities by Vipul Rathod at Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi
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Baroda-born artist Vipul Rathod doesn’t just see objects for their intended use but as metaphors for the world around us. This exhibition showcases his many creations that are enclosed in grid-like structures—almost like a cabinet of papier mâché objects. The artwork on display ‘serves as a narrative vessel for viewers to connect and introspect, exploring the nuances of their own curiosities and wonderment,’ explains the note on the show.
On view at Art Alive Gallery, S-221 Panchsheel Park, New Delhi until 7th September 2024
Cartographical Tales: India through Maps at Ojas Art, New Delhi
Maps from pre-1947 show a vast Indian subcontinent, with borders demarcating separate princely states instead of a unified country. Maps post-1947 show the drawing of lines between two nations, changing the course of our countries’ histories forever. The art of cartography, or map-making, is one that tells stories of history, geography and changing nation-states. A unique exhibition in the capital has on display around 100 maps of the changing face of the subcontinent created by noted cartographers including Matthäus Seutter, James Rennell, Pierre Mortier and John Tallis, spanning over 350 years.
On view at Ojas Art, 1AQ, Near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi until 22nd September 2024
Reincarnations – Ghosts of a South Asian Past by Samyukta Madhu at Collage, Chennai
The beauty of CGI is that almost anything you imagine can be created using technology. In this solo show, contemporary digital artist Samyukta Madhu uses the medium to create a set of images of South Asian women, showcasing the evolution of what traditional beauty standards should be. An amalgamation of culture and technology, Madhu’s creations include pictures of women adorned with pieces of ancient jewellery, Tamil scriptures and Kolam tattoos, making for a truly striking series.
On view at Collage, 6, Rutland Gate, Srirampuram, Chennai until 6th September 2024
Incarnate at Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke, Mumbai
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Nine artists come together to present their respective portrayals of the deities and demons that appear on so many archaeological sites and sacred Indian texts. Bhupen Khakhar’s Ram Bhakt Hanuman links holiness and degeneracy, sin and salvation, adoration and iconoclasm; Nilima Sheikh’s Thinking of Akka (1999) is an ethereal ode to Akka Mahadevi, the poet-saint from Karnataka; Arpita Singh’s work draws on Indian folk art; in M.F. Husain and Siji Krishnan’s works, human, animal and natural worlds coalesce. In each of these nominations, the artists tap the subversive potential of what we know to be revered.
On view at Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke, Commerce House, 101, Ballard Estate, Mumbai, from 12th September until 10th October, 2024
The Threads That Connect by Supriyo Karmakar at Akar Prakar, New Delhi
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You can tell a lot about a person from the way they dress. Or can you? Kolkata-based artist Supriyo Karmakar aims to dissect this idea through his latest solo show where he draws and paints each thread of a material individually. The Threads That Connect features a series of works in diverse media including drawings, paintings and installations that ‘attempt to understand how the attributes of class difference can exist in a spool of thread’.
On view at Akar Prakar, D-43, Block D, Defence Colony, New Delhi until 6th September 2024
Elsewhere In Northeast India by Chandan Bez Baruah at Latitude 28, New Delhi
Artist Chandan Bez Baruah was born in Nagaon and moved to Guwahati, always finding calm in verdant forest lands. His photo-realistic creations—digital photographs that have been meticulously carved on medium-density wood-fibre matrices—are a testament to his artistry and his connection to the nature he so loves. The artworks, that take viewers on a journey to Assam and its history, culture and current conflicts are as stark as they are engaging and make for an arresting showcase.
On view at Latitude 28, F 208, Lado Sarai, New Delhi until 20th September 2024
Arboretum - Ebb and Flow by Thukral & Tagra at Nature Morte, Mumbai
Trees are some of nature’s most gorgeous bounties, but they are also carriers of culture, of stories of the lands they grow in. Illustrating this fact is a series of enchanting paintings created by artist duo Thukral & Tagra—their own creative botanical garden of sorts. “The chinar trees of Kashmir, the peaceful landscapes of Japan and the sense of belonging in Gurgaon (where we live) seeped into the creation of this series. This exhibition is a process of retelling stories through the trees that stay in us,” explain the two about their latest offering.
On view at Nature Morte, 3rd Floor, A Block, Dhanraj Mahal, Colaba, Mumbai until 12th October 2024
those who walk before me by Joya Mukerjee Logue and Offering by Chameli Ramachandran at Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi
Vadehra’s contemporary space is hosting Indian-American artist Joya Mukherjee Logue’s paintings for the first time, marking her debut show in India. The series features around 30 paintings in oil and watercolour that document her childhood memories of her paternal ancestral home in Ambala, capturing on canvas the culture and history of the lanes of a distant past. Their modern art gallery has on display Offering, a series of intricate nature-inspired watercolours by Santiniketan-born artist Chameli Ramachandran. She illustrates various flora like lilies, chrysanthemums and carnations, as both studies of nature as well as metaphors for life and death.
On view at Vadehra Art Gallery, D53, Defence Colony, New Delhi until 17th September 2024 and Offerings is on view at D40, Defence Colony, New Delhi until 16th September 2024
Ahmedabad: Mecca Of Design at 47A, Mumbai
The administrative capital of Gujarat, Amdavad as it is colloquially known, is renowned for its rich heritage and patronage of the arts. How does such a city hold promise in today’s capitalistic world? Curated by Kunal Shah, the exhibition aims to answer this question by displaying works by artists, printmakers, architects and other unique design practices hailing from the Gujarati city including names like A Cube Inc, Morii, Smit Zalavadia, Amolakh and SEALAB. “This exhibition is a testament to the power of considered design in fostering introspection, connection, understanding, and positive change,” says Shah about this innovative design show.
On view at 47A, Khotachiwadi, Girgaum, Mumbai from 7th September to 6th October 2024
Weathering Waves by Priyantha Udagedara at Exhibit 320, New Delhi
A mix of mythology and nature, Priyantha Udagedara’s paintings are as vivid as they are captivating. On display in New Delhi for the first time, the Sri Lankan artist’s creations take inspiration from the epic Ramayana as well as the island country’s natural wonders, blending into wondrous larger-than-life images. Also showcasing themes like the coexistence of beauty and chaos, the paintings bring the epic tale into a contemporary context and are sure to have viewers ponder on their meaning long after a visit.
On view at Exhibit 320, F-320, Old M B Road, Lado Sarai, New Delhi until 23rd September 2024
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