“The Sixth Sense” Paintings & Sculpture exhibition by 5 contemporary renowned artists in Jehangir Art Gallery

THE SIXTH SENSE

A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculpture

The Sixth Sense brings together five distinctive artistic journeys—Ajey Dalvi, Kavita Salunke, Deepak Thopate, Dr. Tanaji Awaghade, and Surendra Kudapane. The exhibition explores the intuitive connection between art, emotion, perception, and inner vision.

Through colour, form, texture, geometry, sculpture, and landscape, each artist presents a unique perspective of the world. From Dalvi’s expressive colours and emotions, Awaghade’s spiritual geometric compositions, Thopate’s expressive sculptures, Kudapane’s layered abstraction, to Salunke’s evocative landscapes shaped by memory and place, every work reflects an individual artistic voice. The Sixth Sense celebrates creativity beyond words and invites viewers to experience art through intuition and feeling. 

 

Ajey Dalvi

Ajey Dalvi is a Kolhapur-based painter whose artistic practice explores change, transformation and innovation through colour. His work emerges from an interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind, where emotions find their unique language through vibrant and layered compositions. Dalvi considers colour the “God particle”, a fundamental element capable of evoking and releasing moments of happiness. His paintings bring together transparent and opaque layers of colour, creating depth, movement and emotional resonance. Through this dynamic approach, colour becomes more than a visual element—it becomes a medium of emotion, inner experience and transformation, inviting viewers to connect with their own intuitive and emotional responses. 

 

Kavita Salunke

Pune-based artist Kavita Salunke explores landscape, memory, atmosphere and emotion through expressive paintings and evocative abstractions. Her work draws inspiration from coastal settlements, urban spaces, architecture, textures and open landscapes, transforming everyday observations into deeply personal visual experiences. Through layered textures, nuanced colour palettes and dynamic compositions, she captures not only the physical character of a place but also its mood, memories and emotional resonance. Themes of movement, transition and belonging remain central to her practice. Her paintings move beyond representation, creating a space where observation meets imagination and emotion, inviting viewers to discover beauty and stories within the familiar.

 

Deepak Thopate

Sculptor Deepak Dinkar Thopate is a leading contemporary sculptor from Maharashtra, known for his realistic approach, technical precision and exceptional craftsmanship. A Sculpture graduate of Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, his practice reflects a deep understanding of form, proportion, anatomy and aesthetics. He has created public monuments, sculptures of eminent personalities and diverse sculptural compositions, combining creative expression with technical mastery. His works have been exhibited at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, and several state and national exhibitions. A recipient of the Maharashtra State Award, Thopate’s sculptures reveal expressive character, refined sensitivity and artistic excellence, establishing a distinctive identity in contemporary Indian sculpture.

 

Dr. Tanaji Awaghade

Dr. Tanaji Awaghade’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in spirituality, symbolism and sacred geometry. For over 25 years, he has explored the Shri Yantra on canvas, using geometric forms and intricate patterns to express the harmonious connection between all existence. His paintings engage with concepts of chakras, meditation, positive energy and the relationship between the subtle and the macrocosm. Inspired by the sacred geometry of temples and his belief in a divine universal force, Awaghade transforms geometry into a language of spiritual experience. His works invite viewers to look beyond the fragmented material world and connect with inner light, consciousness and universal harmony.

 

Surendra Kudapane

Surendra Kudapane is a distinguished contemporary Indian painter and sculptor whose work explores the relationship between nature, human emotions and the subconscious. His distinctive visual language blends realism and abstraction, using balanced colour harmonies, transparent layers, expressive textures and geometric structures to create a sense of serenity, harmony and introspection. A Gold Medalist with academic training from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, and S.B. University of Fine Arts, Karnataka, he has received several State and National honours. With 20+ solo and 125+ group exhibitions, his works are held in public, corporate and private collections in India and abroad.

 

This show will be inaugurated on 18^th August 2026 at 5pm by Hon. Guests – Mr. Shankar Jadhav, Ex. MD - BSE Investments, Mr.Rohit Pawar Member of Legislative Assembly, Dr. Kishor Ingle, Director, Directorate of Art, Maharashtra,, Advocate Chitra Mete, Arts & Culture

From: 18th to 24th August 2026

“The Sixth Sense”

A Group Exhibition of paintings & sculpture

Five Contemporary Renowned artists - Ajey Dalvi, Kavita Salunke, Deepak Thopate, Dr. Tanaji Awaghade, & Surendra Kudapane.

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Auditorium Hall

M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98 81 23 24 25

Aakriti Art Gallery Presents K.G. Subramanyan: The Poetry of the Everyday - An Exhibition of Rare Works on Paper by One of India’s Greatest Modern Masters

Kolkata: Aakriti Art Gallery is pleased to present a landmark exhibition of works on paper by K.G. Subramanyan (1924–2016), one of the most influential figures in modern Indian art. Featuring a carefully curated selection of drawings, watercolours, gouaches, ink works, and mixed-media compositions, the exhibition offers visitors an intimate opportunity to engage with the remarkable graphic language of an artist whose influence extended far beyond painting into mural-making, printmaking, design, writing, and art education. The exhibition includes a wide range of works on paper that demonstrate the diversity of Subramanyan’s practice across media and formats. 

K.G. Subramanyan

Widely regarded as one of the architects of post-Independence Indian modernism, K.G. Subramanyan redefined the relationship between tradition and modernity. Educated at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, under masters such as Nandalal Bose and Benode Behari Mukherjee, he developed a highly original visual language rooted in Indian folk and craft traditions while engaging with international modernist ideas. Throughout his long career, he championed the belief that art should remain closely connected to everyday life and accessible to all.

Unlike his celebrated murals and monumental works, this exhibition focuses on the intimacy and immediacy of his works on paper. Executed with remarkable freedom and economy of line, these drawings and paintings reveal the artist’s extraordinary ability to transform ordinary people, domestic scenes, animals, conversations, and fleeting moments into timeless visual narratives filled with wit, empathy, and poetic imagination.

The exhibition has been thoughtfully assembled by Asmita Mukherjee, whose selection highlights the remarkable breadth of Subramanyan’s graphic practice while offering fresh insight into the spontaneity, experimentation, and intellectual depth that define his art.

Speaking about the exhibition, Vikram Bachhawat, Director of Aakriti Art Gallery, said:

“K.G. Subramanyan remains one of the most intellectually significant artists of modern India. While his larger works are widely celebrated, this exhibition allows viewers to encounter the intimacy of his creative process through drawings and works on paper that possess extraordinary freshness and humanity. We are delighted to present this important exhibition in Kolkata, a city with which the artist shared deep artistic and cultural connections.”

K.G. Subramanyan

Accompanying the exhibition is a fully illustrated catalogue featuring a scholarly essay exploring Subramanyan’s enduring contribution to Indian modern art, his philosophy of creativity, and the significance of the works presented. For nearly two decades, Aakriti Art Gallery has played an important role in presenting museum-quality exhibitions of modern and contemporary Indian art, alongside research, publications, and documentation that contribute to a deeper understanding of India’s artistic heritage. This exhibition continues the gallery’s commitment to presenting historically significant artists through carefully researched and thoughtfully curated exhibitions.

K.G. Subramanyan

The exhibition is expected to attract collectors, scholars, artists, students, and art enthusiasts interested in the evolution of modern Indian art and the legacy of one of its most celebrated masters.

Exhibition: K.G. Subramanyan: The Poetry of the Everyday

Venue: Aakriti Art Gallery, 12/3A Hungerford Street, Kolkata – 700017

From 19 August 2026 to 5 September 2026.

Gallery Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Media Contact:

N.G.Rao

Aakriti Art Gallery

12/3A Hungerford Street, Kolkata – 700017-Phone: +91 98304 11115 

Email: admin@aakritiartgallery.com / Website: www.aakritiartgallery.com

About Aakriti Art Gallery

Founded in 2005, Aakriti Art Gallery is one of Eastern India’s leading galleries dedicated to modern and contemporary Indian art. Through exhibitions, publications, research initiatives, and digital platforms such as Art Insights and Ask Aakriti, the gallery actively promotes scholarship, documentation, and informed collecting while presenting important works by established masters and emerging artists.

“Eternal Whispers of Stone” Solo Show of Paintings By Uma Krishnamoorthy in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Eternal Whispers of Stone presents a compelling ongoing series of paintings by Mumbai-based artist Uma Krishnamoorthy, who turns her gaze towards India's sacred architecture as repositories of memory, devotion and cultural continuity. Rather than treating temples as monuments frozen in history, Uma approaches them as living presences whose meanings continue to evolve through ritual, landscape and the everyday lives that surround them. 

 Artist: Uma Krishnamoorthy

Working primarily in oil on linen or canvas, the artist journeys across the Indian subcontinent; from the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the sculptural magnificence of Kamakhya in Assam to the temple towns of Kashi, Konark, Kasardevi, Kopeshwar and beyond. Yet this exhibition is not intended as a documentary survey. Instead, it is an exploration of atmosphere: of light settling upon ancient stone, reflections dissolving architecture into water, mountain silence framing a solitary shrine, and the quiet passage of time etched into weathered surfaces.

Golden Temple series 7, Oil on linen, 16x18 inches

Uma’s paintings are marked by an instinctive sensitivity to light and structure. Architectural forms emerge not merely as feats of craftsmanship but as vessels carrying centuries of faith, craftsmanship and collective memory. Her compositions frequently linger on thresholds, stairways, domes and sculptural details, inviting the viewer to pause before entering these sacred spaces both physically and imaginatively. The measured handling of colour and light allows each site to retain its distinct geographical and cultural identity while suggesting a shared spiritual vocabulary that transcends region.

The exhibition also reflects on the remarkable resilience of India's temple traditions observed during her repeated travels. These structures have witnessed changing kingdoms, political upheavals and shifting cultural landscapes, yet they continue to function as centres of worship, gathering and continuity. In Uma’s hands, architecture becomes less an archaeological relic than a living archive where history, belief and daily life remain inseparable.

Eternal Whispers of Stone offers viewers an opportunity to reconsider sacred architecture beyond its iconic status. It invites a slower engagement with places where stone has absorbed centuries of footsteps, prayers and silence, revealing temples not only as architectural achievements but also as enduring custodians of India's civilisational memory.

This exhibition will be inaugurated on 4th August 2026 at 4.30pm by the Hon. Guests Smt. Sreedevi Surya & Shri. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India

Sushma Sabnis

Art Curator & Writer

 From: 4th to 10th August 2026  - “Eternal Whispers of Stone” Solo Show of Paintings

By Well-known artist Uma Krishnamoorthy

VENUE: Nehru Centre Art Gallery  - AC Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road

Worli, Mumbai 400018 - Timing: 11am to 7pm

Email: uma.k1207@gmail.com

Aakriti Art Gallery Launches India’s First AI-Powered Virtual Art Advisor “Ask Aakriti” and Biannual Research Journal “Art Insights”

Kolkata, 17 July 2026 — In a landmark evening that seamlessly blended tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Aakriti Art Gallery unveiled two transformative initiatives at its iconic space on 12/3A Hungerford Street (Picasso Bithi), Kolkata. The gallery, a pioneer in the Indian art ecosystem since 2005, launched Ask Aakriti — India’s first AI-powered digital art advisory platform — alongside the inaugural issue of Art Insights, a new biannual research journal dedicated to Indian art history, documentation, provenance, and collecting practices.

The event drew a distinguished cross-section of Kolkata’s art fraternity, including eminent art historians and critics Mrinal Ghosh, Nanak Ganguly, Prasanta Daw, and Debdutta Gupta, alongside leading artists, collectors, scholars, writers, and enthusiasts. The intimate yet intellectually charged gathering reflected the gallery’s longstanding philosophy of going beyond exhibitions and sales to preserve knowledge, foster research, and create meaningful conversations around Indian Modern and Contemporary Art.

The Launch Ceremony

The ceremony was conducted by Aman Bachhawat (graduate of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York), together with noted art collector Pradip Bothra and Chhatrapati Dutta, Principal of the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata. Their presence underscored the collaborative spirit bridging institutional academia, private collecting, and curatorial innovation.

Against a striking backdrop of bronze sculptures of cultural luminaries and thoughtfully curated artworks, the gallery’s white-walled space was reconfigured into a dynamic forum. White slipcovered chairs were arranged in clusters and semi-circles, encouraging dialogue rather than a traditional stage-audience divide. A projector and laptop setup facilitated live demonstrations, while a tripod-mounted camera documented the proceedings for posterity.

Highlights from the Evening

The evening began with warm welcomes and contextual remarks on the gallery’s two-decade journey of innovation — from the GenNext platform for emerging artists to the popular Affordable Art Mela concept. Attendees then witnessed the formal unveiling of the two new initiatives.

Ask Aakriti, the flagship AI-powered platform, was presented as a practical, intelligent companion for collectors, students, researchers, and art lovers. Drawing on Aakriti’s deep curatorial archives and two decades of expertise, it offers contextual search, artist insights, intelligent artwork recommendations, collection guidance, and accessible knowledge on Indian Modern and Contemporary Art. The live demonstration (visible in several photographs via the projector setup) showcased its intuitive interface and potential to democratize high-quality art advisory services across India.

Art Insights, the new biannual research journal, was introduced as a collective endeavour of the gallery’s in-house research team. The inaugural issue focuses on overlooked artists, archival discoveries, provenance research, market perspectives, and lesser-known narratives — filling critical gaps in Indian art scholarship. Copies and previews were shared, sparking immediate interest among the scholarly attendees.

Thoughtful Dialogues and Engaged Participation

What truly distinguished the evening was its conversational format. Speakers and panelists, including members of the gallery leadership and distinguished guests, engaged in open exchanges while seated among the audience. Photographs capture candid moments: thoughtful crossed arms, animated hand gestures during discussions, attentive listening from all generations, and warm smiles amid serious deliberation.

One particularly evocative image shows a core group of speakers and moderators — including figures in crisp white shirts, patterned polos, and scholarly vests — seated near the large window with the bronze sculptures behind them, deep in conversation. Another wide shot reveals the full breadth of the gathering: seasoned scholars with flowing white hair and beards alongside younger professionals and enthusiasts, all united by a shared passion for Indian art.

Water bottles, notebooks, and the visible “ART INSIGHTS” publication on a stand added to the authentic, working-session atmosphere. The evening flowed naturally from formal presentations into lively Q&A and informal networking, embodying the gallery’s vision of creating “meaningful conversations.”

A Visionary Quote

Vikram Bachhawat, Founder-Director of Aakriti Art Gallery, encapsulated the significance of the dual launch:

“For more than twenty years, Aakriti has believed that a gallery should do much more than exhibit and sell art. It should preserve knowledge, encourage research, educate collectors and create meaningful conversations around Indian art. Ask Aakriti and Art Insights are natural extensions of that philosophy. One embraces the possibilities of artificial intelligence, while the other strengthens the culture of research and documentation. Together, they represent our commitment to making Indian art more accessible, better documented and more deeply understood.”

Looking Ahead

With Ask Aakriti now live and accessible through the gallery’s digital platforms, and the first issue of Art Insights marking the beginning of a sustained publishing programme, Aakriti Art Gallery has positioned itself at the forefront of India’s evolving art knowledge ecosystem. These initiatives complement the gallery’s core strengths in authentication, provenance research, and client advisory while opening new doors for wider public engagement.

The 17 July launch was not merely an unveiling — it was a celebration of dialogue, scholarship, and technological possibility, set within the living heritage of Kolkata’s art scene. The photographs from the evening beautifully capture this spirit: a room alive with ideas, where bronze icons of the past bore witness to conversations shaping the future of Indian art.

Aakriti Art Gallery continues its journey of innovation with the same integrity and passion that has defined it for over two decades.

For more information, to interact with Ask Aakriti, or to enquire about Art Insights, please contact the gallery at +91 98304 11115 / 11116 or visit 

Celebrating contemporary master Prabhakar Kolte's 80th birthday with Imprints of (E)motions, curated by JohnyML at the Auditorium Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

Veteran modern and contemporary abstract artist Prabhakar Kolte celebrates his 80th birthday on 21 July 2026. To mark the occasion, Treasure Art Gallery (TAG), led by directors Tina Chandroji and Paresh Makwana, presents Imprints of (E)motions, a solo semi-retrospective of the artist at the Auditorium Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. Curated by renowned art historian and curator JohnyML, the exhibition opens on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, at 5.30 pm.

Artist: Prabhakar Kolte

"This is a very special exhibition featuring 80 works, including paintings in his hallmark style, early portraits, drawings and sculptural assemblages. These 80 works symbolically celebrate the 80 years of Kolte Sir's life and artistic journey," says Tina Chandroji. "TAG has worked closely with Kolte Sir for the past ten years, presenting his work nationally and internationally through major solo and retrospective exhibitions," adds Paresh Makwana.

Makwana recalls that during the COVID-19 lockdown, Kolte entered a remarkably distinctive creative phase, producing sculptural assemblages and large-scale, action-oriented works. "TAG worked closely with him during those challenging times, giving us rare glimpses into his creative imagination. The lockdown stripped people of their social masks, allowing me to understand him not only as an artist but also as a human being. What began as a professional engagement gradually became a deeply personal pursuit to understand the aesthetics of Kolte Sir," he says.

Prabhakar Kolte emerged on the Indian modern art scene during the 1960s, entering an art world dominated by masters such as Raza, Souza, Husain, Gaitonde and Krishen Khanna. Although he excelled in figurative and representational painting with remarkable technical dexterity, he soon realised that art was not about producing photographic copies of the visible world. His understanding of abstraction evolved through a deep engagement with Hindustani music, Marathi literature, and the works of Gaitonde, Barwe and Paul Klee. Once he discovered the creative rhythm that connected language, music and colour, his artistic vocabulary found its distinctive direction. As Kolte himself has often remarked, he stopped "seeing" things before painting them and began to "see" them only after they had been painted.

Today, Kolte is acknowledged as one of the most influential figures for generations of Indian abstract artists who emerged during the 1980s and 1990s. During his long tenure at Sir J. J. School of Art, he mentored numerous young artists, many of whom went on to make significant contributions to contemporary Indian art.

Curator JohnyML writes in the exhibition catalogue

"There is one Kolte who is a die-hard formalist with no interest in stories and anecdotes. In this case, the artist comes across as a warrior of modernism, sitting on his high horse, ready for a combat that would end in the complete decimation of anybody who sees a 'story' in his paintings. The other Kolte is a spiritual monk, living in his hermitage, far away from the madding and maddening crowds, exuding ancient wisdom through his paintings. The third Kolte is a storyteller, or a wandering bard, whose words construct his story—as an artist, an anarchist, a rebel and a wildly creative genius. Then comes the question: Who is the real Prabhakar Kolte? Which of these should be considered the real Kolte? This exhibition may offer answers to all such questions."

Imprints of (E)motions will remain on view until 27 July 2026.

Jehangir Art Gallery 

Address: 161B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

 

Preview and experience a unique collection that celebrates the spontaneity and depth of drawing.

Tathi Premchand, an artist who questions what we have come to know as “civilisation” - is it truly the desired end or is it that which is a consumptive social order edging toward the dilution of the very life we seek to civilise and sanitise. Tethered between strings of impulse and awareness - it stitches through the overcomplicated mess of the grand emptiness we have come to recognize as human existence. 

His work resists passive viewing, the painting you see hung on the wall isn’t a piece that would charm your space, rather its a character sitting across and asking the questions one may be too naive to even gauge. It contradicts the sense of orderly sanity, inviting viewers to recognize their primitive instincts, contradictions, and unresolved tensions which quietly shape the everyday ordinary. Tathi Premchand metamorphs personal instincts, readily existing in all humans, shifting forms, suggesting that civilization is merely a disguise of the ancient wilderness that continues to influence thought, action, and relationships - within and without. 

Artist: Tathi Premchand - Goa

The very urge to streamline that wilderness has led to the collapse of cohesiveness in urban society – in His renowned Indian Mathematical Ruler series (2006–2007), he  critiques political and social disparity, juxtaposing technological progress with the struggles of the labor class. The larger machinery functions while the cogs depreciate, and eventually get discarded, replaced. The machine survives, while the very cogs which made it come to life, fall apart – at times, unnoticed, at times just squelched – a sacrifice to the greater function. But is that truly “greater” ? 

He views the world from the lens of the simplistic disposition it attains when bearing the common yoke, and yet attains the poetic quality of rhythmic alacrity that conforms - but never confirms. In his work, urban existence is portrayed as collective solitude. Just as Kabir’s vehement opposition of the caste system and hereditary hierarchies Tathi Premchand emphasizes through his creation how crowded spaces become uncharted sites of surrender where human bodies merge into unindividual, invisible support– like the handles hung from the ceiling of a local. In these fleeting pauses, strangers discover an instinctive search for comfort which echoes their childhood dependence,  revelling in metropolitan movement.

However, the very collectivity of such transience had also made the collective- un collected, unabridged, unbridled -  escalating to a time where the seriousness of everyday life has been lost in conformity to the illusion of the eventual ever after, leading to the maze that never ends, only displaces. A trap of infinity, nonetheless, an infinity still. Drawing from Osho’s Philosophy, Tathi Premchand focuses radical emphasis on individual freedom. Rather than a rigid set of doctrines, it centers on living spontaneously, embracing the present, and balancing worldly joy with deep spiritual awareness.

His ongoing endeavour,  the drawing books - since 2005, having continued since decades and yet to journey so much and so forth, serve not as sketchpads of afterthought, rather become a living archive of the fluidity of everyday life, aging, becoming and unbecoming through the cross sections of timescapes, not confined to any particular themes or limited by its scope, the books expand and breathe, much like the larger overarching themes of Tathi Premchand's world - the theme of life in the metropolitan, what it negotiates and bargains and what it cannot, even if it thinks it can.  

The work and life of artists, such as William Kentridge and David Hockney, have greatly inspired Tathi Premchand’s world. David Hockney is always a third party observer putting the reality on paper using pen drawing. William Kentridge uses scribbled papers for his expression of reality. 

Titles also play a prominent role in his creations. Grounded in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), it centers on rigorous self-inquiry, where the personal, the political and the technical reality enter the visual landscape that gardens manipulation, spectacle, and compliance, where the supposed authority survives because repetition normalizes that which as a standalone may have seemed absurd, ordinary individuals carry the burden of systems they neither create nor fully control.

Technically, his approach to the medium is expansive employing the usage of Charcoal, ink, spray paint, pencil, colour pastel, and watercolour. He experiments with surfaces, layering, and even the geometry of composition itself. Many of his layouts are based on the golden ratio, with graph paper often serving as a subtle guide beneath the forms.

Ultimately, the universe of Tathi Premchand asks but a simple, yet unsettling question, that, while the exteriors of life can be cleansed and instilled between mere limits, what restores the inner self? 

- Dwishojoyee Banerjee

Delhi- 2026

Dwishojoyee Banerjee is a climate activist, social entrepreneur, and curator from Patna, Bihar, based in Delhi. An Economics graduate from the University of Delhi, she is an Ashoka Young Changemaker and BeVisioneers–Mercedes-Benz Fellow committed to turning climate awareness into tangible action. She is the founder of The Soft Movement, whose Paper Bag Project has empowered 5,000+ students across 31 cities, replacing over 500,000 single-use plastic bags. She is currently curating Material Practices, an ongoing series at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi, exploring the intersection of art, ecology, and everyday materials. 

Nippon Gallery is pleased to present a special solo exhibition of intimate drawings

by Tathi Premchand.

This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the artist's personal visual language through sketchbooks, drawings, and experimental works that reflect years of observation, memory, and creative exploration.

Join us for the preview and experience a unique collection

that celebrates the spontaneity and depth of drawing.

Preview: 7 July

Time: 3:30 PM onwards

Exhibition: Continues till 11 July

Gallery Hours: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Nippon Gallery

30/32, 2nd Floor, Deval Chambers, Nana Bhai Lane, Flora Fountain, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

RSVP: Nippon Gallery

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 THE STUDIO ROOM

Intimate Works of Tathi Premchand

Nippon Gallery is pleased to present a special solo exhibition of intimate drawings

by Tathi Premchand.

This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the artist's personal visual language through sketchbooks, drawings, and experimental works that reflect years of observation, memory, and creative exploration.

Join us for the preview and experience a unique collection

that celebrates the spontaneity and depth of drawing.

Preview: 7 July

Time: 3:30 PM onwards

Exhibition: Continues till 11 July

Gallery Hours: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Nippon Gallery

30/32, 2nd Floor, Deval Chambers, Nana Bhai Lane, Flora Fountain, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

RSVP: Nippon Gallery

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Chatak - 32nd CHATAK MONSOON SHOW 2026 -Nehru Centre Art Gallery - 23rd June to 29th June 2026

Chatak Monsoon Art Exhibition 2026

Chatak is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited art exhibitions among art students and young professional artists. Inspired by the legendary Chatak bird, which patiently waits for the first drop of rain to quench its thirst, artists similarly await the opportunity to present their latest creations to art lovers and the wider community.

The Chatak Monsoon Show has become an important annual platform that celebrates artistic talent, creativity, and innovation. It provides emerging and established artists with an opportunity to showcase their works, exchange ideas, and connect with audiences who appreciate contemporary art.

This year, the Chatak Monsoon Show will be held from 23rd June to 29th June 2026. The response from artists across the country has been overwhelming. A total of 482 applications were received from different regions of India. After a careful evaluation process, 76 artists and sculptors, including both professional artists and students, were selected to participate in the exhibition.

A distinguished selection committee of artists was formed to ensure a fair and professional selection process. Their efforts helped curate a diverse and high-quality exhibition representing a wide range of artistic expressions and contemporary practices.

Over the years, Chatak has evolved into a national-level exhibition. This year's participants come from various states and cities, including Madhya Pradesh, Indore, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa, reflecting the growing reputation and reach of the event.

The exhibition will be inaugurated by Prof. Kishor Ingle, Director, Directorate of Art, Maharashtra, whose presence will add significance to this important cultural occasion.

The exhibition is expected to attract senior artists, art enthusiasts, collectors, students, and members of the public. Their participation and encouragement play a vital role in supporting artists and promoting the visual arts.

Chatak continues to serve as a vibrant platform where creativity flourishes, new artistic voices emerge, and meaningful dialogue between artists and audiences is fostered. The exhibition celebrates the spirit of artistic exploration and strengthens the cultural landscape of India through the power of art.

Chatak has become a national show as artists from Madhya Pradesh, Indore, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Hyderabad and Goa had participated in this exhibition.

Senior artists Art lovers and Art students were present in good numbers.

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

AC / Ground Floor,Discovery Of India Building, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

46th Monsoon Art Show at Jehangir Art Gallery I 19th June – 29th June 2026

Jehangir Art Gallery is pleased to announce the 46th Monsoon Art Show, a prestigious exhibition showcasing outstanding works by Final Year Art Students from leading art institutions across Maharashtra.

The exhibition is held from 19th June to 29th June 2026 at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. Over the years, the Monsoon Art Show has become an important platform for emerging artists, providing young talent with the opportunity to exhibit their work in one of India’s most respected art galleries.

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artworks including paintings, sculptures, printmaking, and applied arts, reflecting the creativity, innovation, and artistic vision of the next generation of artists.

The Monsoon Art Show continues its long-standing tradition of encouraging and promoting young artists by providing them with visibility, recognition, and an opportunity to engage with art lovers, collectors, galleries, architects, interior designers, and the wider art community.

This exhibition features around 212 artworks created by nearly 130 graduating students from 20 art colleges across Maharashtra, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience a diverse collection of artworks under one roof.

Art enthusiasts, collectors, students, and the general public are invited to visit the exhibition and experience the remarkable talent of these emerging artists.

 46th Monsoon Art Show at Jehangir Art Gallery

Venue:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

Exhibition Dates:

19th June – 29th June 2026

Timings:  11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

For further information:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Email: jehangirartgallery1@gmail.com

 

STONE MUSIC India Tour 2026 - National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai

STONE MUSIC India Tour 2026

National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai

21 June 2026 (Sunday) | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, presents STONE MUSIC India Tour 2026, a unique cultural event featuring renowned Japanese artist and musician Tokio Hasegawa. The program begins with a special lecture, "The Future of Indian Folk Art," exploring the relevance of traditional art practices in a rapidly changing world.

The second part features STONE MUSIC, an experimental performance that combines sound, movement, nature, and ritual. Drawing inspiration from Japanese culture and diverse world traditions, Hasegawa collaborates with international musicians and performers to create an immersive artistic experience.

Using elements such as stone, bamboo, shadow, and environmental sound, the performance reflects on humanity's relationship with nature, animals, and cultural heritage. Blending music, performance art, and meditation-like movement, STONE MUSIC invites audiences to contemplate coexistence, creativity, and the universal language of art.

This special event is supported by cultural institutions from India and Japan, promoting international artistic dialogue and contemporary interpretations of folk traditions.

Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai

Date: 21 June 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Admission: Open to art lovers, students, musicians, and the general public.