“SAFARNAMA” Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Manish Sutaar

 SAFARNAMA 

        Recent work of a well-known artist – Manish Sutaar will be displayed in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 26^th Nov. to 2^nd Dec. 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This series in Water colours on Archies paper. It will highlight the relevance of his artistic perceptions in various expressive perspectives of visual arts. 

Artist: Manish Sutaar

        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.

From: 26^th November to 2^nd 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

OBLIVION PAGES” Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Paul Dmello in Jehangir

 

Artist: Paul Dmello

OBLIVION PAGES

            Recent work of a well-known artist Paul Dmello will be displayed in a solo art exhibition at Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 25^th Nov. to 1^st Dec. 2024. It will be open there for free public viewing daily between 11 am. to 7 pm. 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 will be inaugurated on 25^th November 2024 at 5 pm in Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai by the Chief Guests – Sameer Sata – Project Director – Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai, 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.

            Paul D’mello had his art education upto B.F.A. (Applied Art) from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Prior to this, he completed a diploma in A.T.C. (Photography) from the same institute. He displayed his work in many solo and group art shows in reputed art galleries in Mumbai like Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Gallerie Leela, Jehangir Art Gallery, Art Plaza, Art Entrance Gallery, Army & Navy Building, Kalaspandan Art fair in Nehru Centre, Worli, Sahayog Centre, Vasai, etc. He also took part in International Water Colour Society, Biennale 2022 show, New Delhi, National Painting Competition Contest & Workshop at Mount Abu, Watercolour workshop at Bundi, Rajasthan, 1^st Olympi art 2019 organised by Watercolour Society of India, New Delhi.  He was awarded 1^st prize for poster designing on International Women’s Day at Reliance Foundation Hospital in 20-15.  His works have been applauded by art fraternity and are in collection of reputed art collectors in Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, London (U.K.) U.S.A. etc.  He has a profesioesional experience as an artist / projectionist at Shramik Vidyapeeth, Dharavi. He is at present working at Reliance Industry Ltd. as “visualiser / animator. 

            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.

           

   R.S. Pande,

Art Lover / Critic

From: 25^th November to 1^st 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.

Duct-taped banana sold for Rs 52.7 crore at auction in New York. No, seriously

 

Justin Sun 

When Maurizio Cattelan, an Italian visual artist, duct-taped a banana to a wall in 2019, the art world went bananas — quite literally.

Now, that very concept, titled Comedian, has made headlines again when it was sold for a staggering $6.24 million (Rs 52.7 crores approximately) at an auction in New York on Wednesday. by Jen Hua

The auctioneer, Oliver Barker, couldn't resist the absurdity of the moment, calling the work "iconic" and "disruptive," while joking about auctioning a banana, as reported by CNN. 

The winner bidder, Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun, praised the artwork as a bridge between art, memes, and cryptocurrency, dubbing it a "cultural phenomenon." 

"This is not just an artwork," Sun said, as reported by CNN, adding, "It represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history."

For the eye-watering price tag, Sun didn't just get a banana and tape. He also received a certificate of authenticity, installation instructions, and, presumably, bragging rights, as per the report by CNN. 

This isn't Comedian's first brush with fame – or controversy. At its 2019 debut at Art Basel Miami, the $120,00 price tag had split opinions. Critics debated whether it was a masterpiece or a practical joke, while performance artist David Datuna had once peeled the banana off the wall and ate it in what he described as his own "artistic performance." 

Since then, the piece has travelled, been eaten, and replaced repeatedly. Its latest outing was in South Korea, where an art student snacked on the installation, taping the peel back onto the wall.

Love it or loathe it, Comedian has firmly cemented itself in art history as a cheeky commentary on value, culture, and what we consider art – proving that sometimes, a banana isn't just a banana. 

Jen Hua

• SVP | Deputy Chairman, Asia & Chairman, China

Hong Kong

source: https://www.sothebys.com/ 

SANJAY BHATI SOLO SHOW PREVIEW: 26th / 11 / 2024

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Art Mumbai 2024 Bigger, Brighter and More Inventive. The City's One of a Kind Art Fair Is Back from 14th - 17th November at Mahalaxmi Racecourse

Art Mumbai was held in November 2023 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, featuring a meticulously curated array of modern and contemporary art from both India and South Asia as well as a robust roster of galleries and participation from foundations and distinguished art institutions.

Founders, Minal and Dinesh Vazirani, Conor Macklin and Nakul Dev Chawla are proud to announce the dates of the second edition of Art Mumbai, presented by Birla Opus. From 14 to 17 November 2024, occupying a larger area of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, this year Art Mumbai is being presented in a format that will blend the timeless allure of its iconic venue with a vast and even more diverse display of original and fine art from South Asia and around the world. In addition, there will be curated experiences, a speaker series and installations at the bigger and brighter Art Mumbai 2024.

A Large Contingent of Global and Indian Galleries

Art Mumbai ‘24 is delighted to have expanded with 71 prominent galleries from India and abroad, as well as three foundations participating. The Indian galleries include Vadehra Art Gallery (New Delhi), Nature Morte (New Delhi, Mumbai), Experimenter (Kolkata, Mumbai), Galerie Isa (Mumbai), Tarq (Mumbai), DAG (Mumbai, New Delhi), Gallery Espace (New Delhi), Gallery Sumukha (Bengaluru) and Emami Art (Kolkata). The nine international galleries present will be Galleria Continua (San Gimignano, Rome, Les Moulins, Paris, Beijing, Havana, Dubai, São Paulo), Ben Brown Fine Arts (London, Hong Kong, Florida), Rossi & Rossi (Hong Kong, London), Grosvenor Gallery (London), Aicon Gallery (New York), Aicon Contemporary (New York), 1x1 (Dubai), Volte Masters (Dubai), and Galerie Geek Art (Tokyo). The foundations at Art Mumbai ’24 are Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Saffronart Foundation and RMZ Foundation.

Speaker Series

The much-appreciated Speaker Series at Art Mumbai has been designed to build upon the conversations and thought starters that were presented in the previous year. Supported by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, the series will give patrons an opportunity to better understand collecting patterns of the past and how they are changing today, the different urgencies that informed the Indian modern art movement, Mumbai's role as a melting pot of artistic practice, the technological advancements of AI in art, the expansiveness of the term South Asia with regard to art, and many more timely and thought-provoking sessions.

 

Sculpture Walk

A highlight of Art Mumbai 2024 is an expanded sculpture walk comprising of several large scale outdoor sculptures as well as some interactive installations which will weave through the fair venue. The sculpture walk will be supported by RMZ Foundation.

Art Mumbai Gateway

Inspired by the Mumbai city's iconic landmark, the Gateway of India, Art Mumbai presents Art Mumbai Gateway, year-round programming that includes exciting conversations, exhibitions, workshops, performances, events and more, across India and around the world. The aim of this series of art walks and talks is to keep conversations surrounding the Indian, South Asian and global art world alive all year round. Earlier this year Art Mumbai Gateway curated experiences in London, Delhi and Mumbai.

Art, Mumbai and Art Mumbai

Mumbai has an indelible and historic connection with the arts. From being home to some of the country’s earliest and key arts institutions to present day UNESCO World Heritage Sites and state-of-the-art cultural centres, the city has always created spaces where it can welcome artists, writers, performers and creators alike.

Art Mumbai acknowledges Mumbai’s legacy as an artistic hub and pioneer of creative innovation and exchange. Over the past few years, the city's cultural scene has thrived, witnessing increased artistic collaboration, gallery engagements, major exhibitions and cultural events that enhance public participation in the arts. Art Mumbai aims to contribute to the growing ecosystem by being a platform that brings together artists, galleries, institutions, curators, collectors, architects, designers, art professionals, enthusiasts, and those seeking to be initiated in the arts.

“We received a tremendous response to Art Mumbai last year and were proud to see the fair emerge as a genuine celebration of community. The participation of international galleries significantly enriched the event, providing a valuable blend of diversity, exposure, networking possibilities, and a global outlook. With the second edition we hope to infuse a greater spirit of community and commerce that will elevate the overall cultural and economic influence of the fair in a global context,” says Dinesh Vazirani, Co-founder, Art Mumbai. 

 

Art Mumbai: The Team

Dinesh Vazirani: CEO, Saffronart, Mumbai and Co-founder, Art Mumbai Dinesh Vazirani is the CEO of Saffronart, a leading international auction house specialising in Indian art, that was established in 2000. A Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master's in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, and an MBA with honours from Harvard Business School, Dinesh is also on the board of several companies and a frequent speaker at various events. He is actively engaged in the Young Presidents' Organisation.

 

Minal Vazirani: President & Co-founder, Saffronart, Mumbai and Co-founder, Art Mumbai

Minal Vazirani is the President & Co-founder of Saffronart. She has led the founding of the business, developed the online auction technology and established the company's presence in Mumbai, New York and London. Her strategic planning and pioneering concepts have driven the company's foray into new businesses. Minal is also a co-founder of the Saffronart Foundation, which uses art to raise awareness about key social issues, support community outreach, and contribute to the development of South Asian visual art. She chairs the India Committee for Women to Watch, 2024, an exhibition developed by the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), Washington, D.C. She is on the acquisitions committee at the Tate Modern, UK and on the advisory board for the Mumbai Urban Art Festival. Minal has an MBA from INSEAD, France, and B.S. in Chemical Engineering with an additional focus on Art History and Indian History from the University of California, Los Angeles.

 

Nakul Dev Chawla: Director, Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi and Co-founder, Art Mumbai

Nakul Dev Chawla, director of Chawla Art Gallery, is a third-generation gallerist. Nakul has grown up around the dynamic landscape of South Asian art, which gives him a unique insight into the market. The gallery continues to be a pioneer in promoting and securing South Asian culture, with its primary focus being modern Indian artists.

Conor Macklin: Grosvenor Gallery, London and Co-founder, Art Mumbai Run by Conor Macklin and Charles Moore, Grosvenor Gallery has continually exhibited modern and contemporary South Asian art, predominantly the works of mid-20th century Indian modernists such as the Bombay Progressives, as well as Chughtai, Gulgee and Sadequain from Pakistan.

 Source: Business Wire India. PTI 

"VOY-AGE" Solo Show of Paintings By Well-known artist Swati Roy in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Recent work of a luminary from Govt College of Art and Craft and a renowned contemporary artist Swati Roy will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Dr. Annie BesantRoad, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 from 19^th to 25^th November 2024. It will be open there for free public viewing daily between 11am to 7pm. 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.

Artist: Swati Roy

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.

VOY-AGE

Solo Show of Paintings

By

Renowned artist Swati Roy

From: 19^th to 25^th November 2024

VENUE:

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Dr. Annie Besant Road,

Worli, Mumbai 400 018

Timining: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8910812801

Blue city’s -‘The Poetic Soul’ Recent Works by contemporary well-known artist Madan Pawar in Jehangir

Madan Pawar does not abstract human settlements but rather renders them in shapes and hues that celebrate the ingenuity of those who build them despite the challenge of poverty and space. Skylines are not always tall towers - flat roofs or Chaths as they are called in India are communal places. The hues of the walls of the city of Jodhpur even though they are coloured convivial blue  to protect from the sun they also serve as caste markers. Behind the immense beauty of Rajasthan there are deep divisions of caste and its continuous celebration.

Artist: Madan Pawar

 

An art school research trip to Rajasthan is when Madan Pawar discovered Jodhpur.  Jodhpur is a city on the edge of the Thar desert from where wades of sand extend across  the districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer  into Pakistan until the fort towns of Umerkot in Tharparkar and Derawar in Bahawalpur.  This is the region of the Marwar and the Dhatki, a community with a distinct language,  ways of society,  cuisine, music and clothing all attuned to the desert.  A distinct frugality is seen in the way of life and thus are the ways of living.  Homes are mud houses built of red stone created to insulate against the hot summers and cold winds of the winters.  

Recent painting by  Madan Pawar

On the slopes of the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur just above the grid like  modern city built by the Maharajas in the 20th century is the old city.  Here different castes inhabit different quarters called Mohallas.  Each one of them is adjacent to a gate or a Pol.  We have people working with bamboo,  the dyers making the distinct multic-oloured bandhani turbans and sarees,  the sonars or goldsmiths gather on many thoroughfares and the Brahmins who hold pockets across these places give name to the city -  the Blue City.  Fortunately in the Republic of India people are free to not use colour as a social class or caste marker and the colour blue is the hue for social reform.  The homes across Jodhpur are made of a lime mortar called 'Surkhi Choona',  the blue glaze comes from the copper sulphate used in the lime mortar to protect it from termites.  This use of indigo forms the colours of the walls giving the panorama from the fort a distinct azure tint as we see the homes gather around the slopes.

 

Madan Pawar is a trained painter and printmaker from the Sir JJ School of Arts,  Mumbai and is an artist drawn to forms that allow him to explore colour using the prisms of grids.  His aerial studies are formed through grids of architecture that allow him to fill in colour that form patterns which are magical to the eye.  Landscape painting holding realism in perspective was introduced through the colonial schools of art in the 18th century. In Rajasthan miniature painting across the Rajput schools, have a surreal magical rendition to represent divinity, myth and fantasy.  Madan Pawar to paint Jodhpur takes cues from Paul Cezanne's fauvist landscapes of Mediterranean towns in the south of France.  Towns around Avignon,  Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux dès Provence and Aix-Marseille hold similar planning in terms of inhabitants and architectural structures - saving the inhabitants from the many days of the sun.  Jodhpur has the most number of bright days in India and one look at the old city from the vantage point of the Mehrangarh fort we see the number of solar panels air-conditioning tourist homestays that most old city houses today serve as in the 21str century. 

Recent painting by  Madan Pawar

Madan is not a painter defined by fauvism,  in fact his images have sharp edges and boxes that justle each other on geometric angles.  The effect almost is a prism Vasarely would have been envious of but it is one that arrives after a lengthy three month use of technique,  precision and a personal colour theory.  The juxtaposition with   colour to form scapes that hold a very pleasing sight to the city by forming  a spectrum of patterns  is very unique.  I have known Madan over the last 15 years as an artist and it has surprised me how he has grown as a painter.  He has worked with architects to closer align his practice to them by helping them reimagine folk architecture.  They often commission him to work on projects where they are re-interpreting Indian architecture and its resonances with materiality.  Paul Cezanne's renditions  of Mont Sainte-Victoire (1904 - 06) the mountain that overlooks Aix en Provence and separates it from Marseille is where the Cezanne finds himself in his painting practice.  Madan Pawar's renditions of 'Jodhpore en Azur Bleue'  in many hues, shapes and colour holds the light an artist seeks in his painting.  

  

 

Sumesh-Manoj-Sharma

writer and curator, Bombay.

Press Release

From: 19^th to 25^th November 2024

Blue city’s -‘The Poetic Soul’

Recent Works by contemporary well-known artist

Madan Pawar 

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M. G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9765504620

 

SPANDAN GLOBAL ART JOURNEY

 TARGET : 100 MONTHS ~ 100 COUNTRIES ~ 7 CONTINENTS SPANDAN INDO EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL ART CARNIVAL

SPANDAN Global Events and Publications completed its “National Art Journey” with 133 events in all the 29 States, 8 UTs of India during its 100 Month Art Journey with numerous promotional activities, Social Awards and awareness programme, supported and promoted 1000s of artists from across India and abroad.

SPANDAN is on an ambitious project to promote Indian art and artists internationally. Our “Spandan Global Art journey” has already commenced with 4 international exhibitions in London, Georgia, Greece & Nepal. The target is art exhibitions in 100 Countries in 100 months to enrich the lives of thousands of artists from seven continents worldwide.

The first phase of the “Spandan Global Art Journey” comprises mega International Art Festival, First_of_its_kind events in 27 European Union Countries. Also, Six Exclusive issues of our International quarterly Art Magazine & #39; Spandan Artbeat’ will cover all the events, profiles of selected artists and art and culture of 27 European Union

Countries.

As a token of gratitude, we are inviting artists from around the world to join our SPANDAN GLOBAL STAR ARTIST GROUP for a nominal membership fee.  The members get an opportunity to exhibit their artwork in five EU Countries of their choice. This is one of the greatest opportunities for artists to demonstrate their creativity to the World, add brand value to their artwork and get recognized globally. We promise to connect artists, art lovers and collectors around the world, making a broad scope of artworks available at your fingertips. We at Spandan ensure quality and authenticity.

“Rhythm of City Life” Solo Show of Paintings well-Known artist Vaibhav Thakur

Recent work of a well-known artist, Vaibhav Thakur will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 400001 from 12th to 18th Nov. 2024. It will be open for between 11am to 7pm. This series in Acrylic colour on canvas will exemplify the subtle nuances of the dynamism of urban City life in a metropolitan city like Mumbai and relevance as well as sanctity of its rhythm in apt perspectives of visual Arts. 

 

Artist : Vaibhav Thakur

Vaibhav Thakur had his art education at L.S. Raheja School of Arts, Bandra, Mumbai followed by an advanced course at Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai. He was a proud recipient of several awards from reputed Art promotional institutions since his student days and early phase of his art Journey. He has been working as a teaching faculty in Vasai Vikasini College of Visual Art, Vasai Since 2001. He has presented his thematic work in several reputed art galleries in solo and group exhibitions in Mumbai, New Delhi etc. He has actively participated in many art camps, demonstrations and workshops organized by reputed art promotional institutions and thereby rendered his yeoman services for propagation of visual arts in the present art scenario. His thematic works are in a proud collection of several art lovers and collectors of national and international reputation.

 

The present series in acrylic colours on canvas focuses on his artistic perceptions about the pulse of urban struggle to highlight the unseen struggle of city workers and the unrelenting pace of urban life in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. He has also revealed his thematic perceptions that delve into the unseen struggles of the city. He has shed light on the often overlooked lives of city workers from early morning tiffin services to the late night shifts in industries.  The various artworks capture the frenetic energy of the city, where speed and efficiency are of paramount importance at the cost of human labour and hard work. He narrates the highlights of the struggle and resilience of various workers who keep the cities running often without recognition or respite.

 

He has mostly highlighted ' Tiffin Service' a poignant depiction of early morning rush for a scramble to deliver Lunches to offices across the city, 'Cycle of Life' A vibrant series capturing speed and energy of city streets showing cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles in coexistence with one another and City Lights - A haunting depiction of nocturnal city life where workers toil late into the night often unseen and unappreciated or somewhat to some extent ignored by all. 

Various works shown in this art exhibition showcase unique story of city life from Chaotic streets to the quiet moments of introspection and resilience to indicate the rhythms of urban life in apt perspectives of visual arts.

VENUE

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

 

HIMMAT SHAH - Innocence & Creativity, Solo show at ICIA Gallery - AstaGuru

Institute of Contemporary Indian Art powered by AstaGuru Auction House in association with Namtech Fine Art, is honoured to present 'Himmat Shah - Innocence & Creativity', an exclusive exhibition showcasing the profound artistic journey of revered sculptor Himmat Shah, whose innovative works have left an indelible mark on modern sculpture. This collection features a unique assembly of bronzes, all masterfully cast at the renowned Bronze Age Foundry in London, where Himmat has skillfully worked for over two decades. The curation features seminal works such as Man From Moon and Tirthankar.  The works from Tirthankar series transcend mere representation, becoming iconic symbols of ancestral memory and spiritual guardianship.

The exhibition also chronicles forms that the modernist has revisited throughout his career. The exhibition will also display his exploration of large works executed in stone and solid gold casts for his miniature sculptures.

 Speaking on his work and association with AstaGuru, Himmat Shah says, “

My journey as an artist has always been about striving for creativity and excellence. I met Tanuj Berry in 2006, and we talked about the challenges of achieving high-quality casting in India. He introduced me to a foundry in London, where I realised my vision with incredible precision, and was amazed by the quality of casting at Bronze Age. Their interest in enlarging some of my sculptures led to the creation of larger pieces that really stand out in the exhibition.

 

The beautiful patinas and increased scale have given new life to each piece, highlighting the intricate details I imagined. One of my favourites is "Tirthankar," along with some heads inspired by my experiences in London.The beauty and uniqueness of women from all walks of life inspired me to create sculptures that celebrate diversity, with each head telling a story of strength and individuality.

 I’m excited to exhibit my work with AstaGuru, a platform that champions artists like me. I hope these sculptures connect with viewers and inspire an appreciation for the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our world.”

Speaking on the association, Manoj Mansukhani, Chief Marketing Officer at AstaGuru says ''We at AstaGuru are truly privileged to showcase Himmat Shah’s remarkable body of work through the 'Himmat Shah - Innocence & Creativity' exhibition.This collection represents a legacy of artistic mastery, as Shah's works transcend conventional sculpture to engage with themes of memory, spirituality, and individuality. We look forward to welcoming art enthusiasts to experience this unique curation, which offers a glimpse into Himmat Shah’s creative journey and his dedication to capturing the essence of human experience."

The exhibition will be held on 16-18 November, 2024 at the ICIA Gallery at Kalaghoda, Mumbai and will be inaugurated by Himmat Shah himself.

  

About AstaGuru

AstaGuru Auction House was conceptualised in the year 2008 with the sole purpose of creating a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions for Contemporary & Modern Indian Art. Over the years, AstaGuru has curated auctions encompassing diverse categories, our portfolio includes art,  jewellery, fine silver, timepieces, textiles, celebrity memorabilia, rare books, numismatic, philately and vintage cars. In 2018, AstaGuru became the first Indian auction house to present an exclusive  edition for vintage and classic cars. “AstaGuru has strived to successfully bridge the gap between prospective buyers and consignors by transcending the limitations of live auctions. AstaGuru imparts effortless transparency to the process of acquiring and selling art and rare collectibles. The online module offers bidders the opportunity to bid from the comfort of their houses or while they are on the go.

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