The unique cultural and linguistic identity of South India has always been a source of tremendous pride for the entire country. Tracing its artful genesis, DAG recently inaugurated its second edition of Madras Modern: Regionalism and Identity, mapping the Madras Art Movement from its inception to its flowering in the second half of the 20th […]
Category: Art
Design activism shines through Gandi Baat – a nuanced exploration of political discourse through design. Each of the designers plays the strategic role of an activist, prompting thought processes and conversations with the viewers.
Shanti Dave: Fluid illusions by a Master
India’s first major abstractionist Shanti Dave is startlingly simple and unassuming even in the light of his colossal repertoire of artworks that range from figuration to abstraction.
Adishakti: Reclaiming Power & Place
Theatre group Adishakti is slowly shaping an avant-garde language of expression on stage by reflecting the nomenclature of adroitly conceived, often female-driven plots, vividly bringing together dance, movement, and emotional craft.
In each artwork by Sanjay Bhattacharya, nothing is empty. Every inch breathes.
Courage on canvas
Nothing is blank, each space breathes through the courage on canvas exhibited by leading women artists against the bias and patriarchy during the time when women were often dissuaded from taking to art.