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'Rasas' of Indian Art on display

Ram Kumar, Untitled, Ink on paper.

Art Spice gallery, in collaboration with Art Magnum is displaying art works by Indian Masters and contemporary artists in a group show, 'Rasas of Indian Art' at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa in the capital. The works trace the journey of Indian artists both in the pre-and the post-independence era, providing an insight into how the Indian art scene has evolved

BySukant Deepak

December 3, 2019 (IANSlife) Art Spice gallery, in collaboration with Art Magnum is displaying art works by Indian Masters and contemporary artists in a group show, 'Rasas of Indian Art' at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa in the capital. The works trace the journey of Indian artists both in the pre-and the post-independence era, providing an insight into how the Indian art scene has evolved.

 

Bhupen Khakhar, Untitled, Watercolour on paper, 22x22inches, 1995
Bhupen Khakhar, Untitled, Watercolour on paper, 22x22inches, 1995

 

The exhibition displays a wide-ranging, rare and unique collection of works by artists including S.H. Raza, M.F. Husain, Ram Kumar, F.N. Souza, T. Vaikuntam, K.G. Subramanyan, Ram Kinker Baij, Jamini Roy, Suhas Roy, Arup Das, Jatin Das, Jogen Choudhury, Manu Parekh, Paresh Maity, Neeraj Goswami, Hemen Mazumdar and Satish Gujral.

 

Hemendranath Mazumdar, Untitled, Oil on canvas, 36x30 inches, 1930's circa
Hemendranath Mazumdar, Untitled, Oil on canvas, 36x30 inches, 1930's circa

 

Speaking about the exhibition, Babita Gupta, Director, Art Spice Gallery, said, "It was a pleasure to associate with Art Magnum and bring together artworks of the leading artists both from pre & post-independence era. This exhibition brings the great Indian masters and contemporary artists under one roof and showcases an enchanting collection of elucidating artworks."

 

Jamini Roy, Untitled, Tempera on paper, 24x36 inches
Jamini Roy, Untitled, Tempera on paper, 24x36 inches

 

Saurabh Singhvi, Director, Art Magnum added, "Both Art Magnum and Art Spice share the same vision and objectives and are committed to further the cause of Indian art and culture. The exhibition becomes a platform for both to unite and celebrate the vibrant facets of Indian art and present such a fabulous show." 

 

Jogen Chowdhury, Untitled, Acrylic on canvas pasted on mountboard, 16.8x11.9 inches, 2015

 

The show will continue till January 3.
 

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Sukant Deepak can be contacted at sukant.d@ians.in

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