TARQ

 

It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to the preview of Overlaps, a show that marks TARQ's Tenth Anniversary, on Thursday, 13th June 2024. Since opening ten years ago, a core value of the gallery has been to appreciate that art is fundamentally for every one of us. It is with this spirit that we present Overlaps, which comes together as an experiment in collaboration, whilst staying true to the values of art being accessible to all. 

The exhibition features seven screen prints, each made by two artists in collaboration with each other. The portfolio includes fourteen out of the seventeen artists we work with regularly at TARQ, and is definitely a one off in terms of how it was made - which was a complete adventure! 

the Inauguration ceremony of the exhibitions Chitrakavyam Ramayanam and Shakti - Fair & Fierce

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Ministry of Culture, Government of India cordially invites you to the inauguration of "Chitrakavyam Ramayanam and Shakti - Fair & Fierce" on Saturday,  8th June 2024 at 5:30 pm. 

We look forward to your gracious presence. 

 

"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. 

Artist: Santosh Kardak 

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.

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

The exhibition is open to art lovers daily from 11 am to 7 pm.

”JEWEL OF MINES” Mumbai Edition an Art Exhibition of Indian Masters at Jehangir Art Gallery

 Rabi Art Gallery Presents

”JEWEL OF MINES” Mumbai Edition

Rabi Art Gallery, a name that is synonymous with quality and innovation in the Indian art scene, is all set to captivate art audiences in Mumbai and beyond with a remarkable art showcase at the Jehangir Art Gallery from 28th May to 3rd June, 2024. This exhibition, which brings together a diverse range of rare artworks by Indian masters ranging from pre-independence to contemporary, presents a great opportunity for collectors and audiences to witness the diversity and complexity of Indian art under one roof.

Prokash Karmakar, Acrylic on canvas

Modern Indian art remains the proverbial jewel in the crown for art collectors, with a consistent demand for works by masters. However, finding rare and authentic works has always been a challenge. This exhibition is one such platform that has been curated by Sumanta Paul, the Honorary Advisor of Rabi Art Gallery, showcasing only genuine artworks that he has been meticulously collecting over the past 30 years.

Ramkinkar Baij, Mother & Child, Bronze Sculpture.

In honor of his late father and well-known artist Rabi Paul, Sumanta Paul founded the Rabi Art Gallery in Shantiniketan in 1996. Rabi Paul was a disciple of Ramkinkar Baij and Nandalal Bose. He also worked closely with Satyajit Ray. As a visionary and advocate of Indian art, Sumanta planned multiple art shows around the county.  Over the years, Sumanta worked closely with several artists and continued to personally collect their works, building a sizable collection of authentic, rare and remarkable artworks.

Bikash Bhattacharjee, Pastel on paper

This exhibition offers a comprehensive look at two centuries of Indian art practices, encompassing significant trends, artistic interventions, media, and techniques. One can witness the watercolour, tempera, and gouache techniques of the Bengal School incorporated by artists like Ramkinkar Baij, Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganedranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Binode Behari Mukherjee, Chittaprosad Bhattacharya, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, Rabin Mondal, Jamini Roy, and Rabi Paul to the new media and expressions of modern masters and contemporaries like Rabin Mondal, Rabi Paul, Paritosh Sen Nirode Majumdar, Sunil Das, Prokash Karmakar, Lalu Prasad Shaw, and K. Laxma Goud to veterans like Jogen Chowdhury, Samir Aich, Subrata Gangopadhyay, Sunil Padwal, T. Vaikuntam, T.V. Santosh, Ganesh Haloi, Bijon Chowdhury, Sudhir Khastogir, Haren Das.

India's rich tapestry of spirituality, culture, and tradition has indeed been a wellspring of inspiration

Artist: Jamini Roy

for artists throughout history. This exhibition encapsulates the complex artistic practices of Indian art, taking the viewers on a historical tour through the brilliant colours, and gripping narratives and interpretation in diverse mediums.

-Shraddha Purnaye 

From: 28th May to 3rd June 2024

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

All image copyright by Rabi Art Gallery