Indian Iconic Artist Who Stirred Controversy with His Bold Paintings of Sensuous Women
What is art beyond aesthetics? Is it challenged by conservatives in society? Find out with this engaging read!
Was Amar Chitra Katha Influenced by the Aesthetics of this Famous Indian Painter?
Raja Ravi Varma, the progenitor of Indian Popular Art, made calendar art very famous among people living all across India. Paintings that were previously limited to the elite classes were now made accessible to various caste hierarchies. Besides, Raja Ravi Varma also ignited the fervor of nationalism in India. His influence was felt beyond time, […]
Raja Ravi Varma’s Iconic Paintings of Indian Deities Perfect for Your Puja Room
Beautiful and divine – Explore iconic paintings by the pioneer of Indian modernism, Raja Ravi Varma!
How to Get More Instagram Followers as an Artist in India
Instagram has become one of the most powerful platforms for artists to showcase their work, connect with collectors, and even sell their art. In India, where digital engagement is booming, leveraging Instagram effectively can help artists build a strong following and turn their passion into a profitable career. However, gaining real, engaged followers requires more than […]
Arpana Caur’s Urban Feminine Worlds: Painting Women in Modern India
Arpana Caur | The World of a Visual Artist Arpana Caur is a revered name among the renowned Indian women artists of the 1970s-80s. With her dynamism and deep understanding of gender roles in contemporary Indian art, she portrays women in urban environments and city spaces, engaging with themes like violence, environmental concerns, and mortality. Her works exhibit […]
Surreal Feminism in Baroda: Rekha Rodwittiya’s Magical Realist Canvases
Rekha Rodwittiya I go through all the terror and agony of stepping into an ‘unknown’—Rekha Rodwittiya. Rekha Rodwittiya, a contemporary Indian artist, loves to play with metaphors and allegories in her narrative artworks. An alumnus of Baroda School of Art, she is celebrated for her magical realist canvases where she stylistically uses narrative art to transmute […]
Breaking Through the Noise: Top Contemporary Indian Artists to Watch in 2025
Artist Subodh Gupta | Untitled Egg If you have seen contemporary Indian art pieces like ‘Recipes for Broken Hearts’ by artist Subodh Gupta, you’ll wonder how can aluminium utensils, cable, wood, and kitchen appliances measure up to such an amazing installation? Yes, Indian contemporary art has evolved, making room for neo-modernist ideals in paintings, sculptures, […]
Simple & Spontaneous Kalighat Paintings in Vivid Yellows & Bold Outlines
When someone hears Kalighat paintings for the first time, the name might instantly conjure up the fierce and fearless deity of Hindu traditions, Goddess Kali. Kalighat art is indeed connected to mythology, but like any art form, it also highlights the social and political landscape of the bygone era. In this blog, we will learn […]
How to Revive Cultural Stories Through Art: Folklore, Festivals, and Identity
Is India’s traditional art endangered? Read on to know how to revive cultural stories through artistic storytelling.