The Fantastical World of Karen Knorr’s ‘India Song’ Series
A closer look at photographs from Karen Knorr’s acclaimed ‘India Song’ series that occupy a significant place in MAP’s vast contemporary photography collection.
Why I Love Art: Greedy Eyes, Hungry Bengal
A writer seeks to uncover the history and emotional experiences of her family, community and nation, through the works of Chittaprosad.
India's Most Expensive Artists
A glimpse at the leading artists of the country and their artworks that hold the record of being the most expensive paintings to have been sold in the history of Indian art.
A Cuisine Born Through the Whims of a King
Read about the culinary legacy of the Awadhi kingdom, which was a confluence of trade, travel and art that flourished through the Indian subcontinent before the advent of the British.
Why I Love Art: The Art of Numbers
A writer pens her love for tracking the Indian art auction market, and the thrill of finding record breaks, repeat sales and various market trends in the process.
Gandhi, the Muse of Indian Art
Gandhi has been the muse of Indian artists for the better half of seven decades. Here’s looking at the different ways in which Indian artists have paid homage to the icon of the India’s Independence Movement.
A Visual Feast Sans Sight
Writer Payal Kapoor illustrates her personal experience of navigating the exhibition Stories on a Banana Leaf through the accessibility features and reflects on the importance of inclusion in the country today.
Why I Love Art: Tracing my Mother And Leisure in M.V. Dhurandhar’s Sketch
As I gazed at M.V. Dhurandhar’s sketch of a mother oiling her child’s hair, I found my mother gazing back at me. I was transported back to winter afternoons when my mother and I would sit on our terrace, oiling and braiding our hair; when we found leisure not in solitude but in each other’s presence.
A Kaleidoscope of Dreams: Santiniketan
A tribute to those from whom we learn about the journey of life, as we navigate our way through the pathways of Santiniketan.