Artist Profile
Peeping into a world-renowned sculptor’s unconventional universe  

Feb , 2012

Unusual methods and materials juxtaposed with a very peculiar non-Western visual idiom form part of Anish Kapoor’s gigantic sculptures that permeate both physical and psychological space.

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A veteran artist influenced by rich traditions and contemporary concerns  

Feb , 2012

Human predicament, emotions and experiences inspire Jatin Das, who is also staunchly determined to spread awareness about India’s rich traditional art forms and preserve them for generations to come.

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Mapping a multi-faceted master’s illustrious career  

Feb , 2012

Socially sensitive, spontaneous and richly calligraphic works by K.G. Subramanyan skillfully synthesize the finer elements of Indian mythology, folk art traditions and European modernism.

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Socially oriented agenda of a young and talented artist  

Jan , 2012

Praneet Soi explores representations of familiar images emanating from the rumblings around in order to grasp how such imagery can affect the way we might perceive our own environment.

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A staunch feminist who touches upon social schisms  

Jan , 2012

The fascinating and awe-inspiring female figure recurs in Rekha Rodwittiya’s bold-hued paintings as a motif that represents diverse shades of emotions and concerns, sans objectifying the same.

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A peep into artist B. Prabha’s oeuvre and her inspirations  

Jan , 2012

The core theme of her oeuvre was ubiquitous women and their sufferings. Her graceful portrayal of female forms brought their suppressed sentiments to the fore, making a strong social statement.

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A quick recap of noteworthy female artists from Ind  

Dec , 2011

The sensitive practitioners look to archive the times and document the ever changing dynamics of modern mindscape and cityscape from a broader perspective, not restricted to gender alone.

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Art and agenda of some of the most promising artists from India  

Dec , 2011

With the sun just rising on the horizon of the Indian art world, it's time to savor and soak into the creative journey of emerging talent from the country!

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The shining stars of Indian art on the global landscape  

Dec , 2011

We take a quick look at some of the internationally acclaimed artists who will continue to find favor with collectors and/ or investors even in the coming year.

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A sensitive practitioner who deals with gender, violence, ecology and other social issues  

Nov , 2011

Artist Sheba Chhachhi is in spotlight for her thought-provoking artwork ‘Water Diviner’ that has found her a place among the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize finalists this year.

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A glance at the Škoda Art Prize nominees  

Nov , 2011

Artists in the final nominations list of the prestigious award not only represent the best of contemporary Indian art but also stand at various critical points of transition in their careers.

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An artist who traces tender hues of human relationships and the beauty of life around  

Nov , 2011

Working in a wide array of media, multi-faceted practitioner Paresh Maity presents the many shades of human relations and also seeks inspiration from landscapes, monuments, and history.

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The work and life of a legendary female artist from India  

Oct , 2011

Amrita Sher-Gil’s immense painterly talent, her rich body of work, the intense persona and beauty transformed her into an everlasting mystery, heightened by a tragic and premature death.

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Understanding artistic influences and inspirations of the Progressives  

Oct , 2011

The most significant thing about the PAG artists was not only their unconventional work, but also the circumstances under which they joined forces – to make an emphatic artistic statement.

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An artist who links his practice to the immediate socio-political milieu  

Oct , 2011

Acutely aware of his immediate socio-economic and cultural environment, Prasanta Sahu ably fathoms the complex relationships and transformations occurring between the self and the world.

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Enchanting journey of a passionate progressive  

Sep , 2011

Hari Ambadas Gade opted for an unconventional style and rebelled against the set norms of academic art, imposed by the British education system, as most PAG members did at that time.

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An artistic agenda shaped by mystical arts, philosophy, mythology and technology  

Sep , 2011

All the themes, subjects or disciplines Baiju Parthan has explored are largely out of his urge to understand ‘why I am I here, & what I’m doing as an individual and as an artist’.

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An abstractionist who revels in his inner world  

Sep , 2011

Vijay Shinde’s introspective silence gets gradually transformed onto the canvas, astutely awakened through the intensity of mystique of life in its varied magical and myriad forms.

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Keeping the proud legacy of his celebrated father alive  

Aug , 2011

Owais Husain is taking the illustrious legacy of his father ahead by walking into his footsteps and carving a niche for himself as a multimedia artist of immense talent and skill.

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Tracing the fragile edges of a woman’s world  

Aug , 2011

The female form and body often assumes centrality in Sonia Mehra Chawla's work, projecting it as a site of history, memory and transformation.

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