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Osmosis

The ongoing exhibition by Tarq, is a well-curated paean to something yet not celebrated in our society: Death. So, when the long and deft expertise of an Art Historian and critique Shaleen Wadhwana comes forward to discuss and curate a group exhibition of artists Rithika Merchant, Samanta Batra Mehta, and Savia Mahajan, the echoing theme centres around the universal truths of Life/Death, Belonging and…

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Praise of Shadows

    Were you looking to buy Senior Indian artists’ works? Look no further! Saffron Art India ’s summer online auction features the works of many famous Indian Artists. Their annual #onlineauction commences on the 12th of June and ends on the 13th. Be sure to check it out tomorrow! Saffron Art is one of the world’s leading auction houses that conducts both live and…

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Tales of Good and Evil

    Desee Art congratulates Nalini Malani on her win of the 2019 edition of Joan Miro Prize granted by Fundació Joan Miró and La Caixa.⁣ The Joan Miro award is named after the Spanish painter and sculptor and is awarded to those who capture his spirit of exploration, creativity, and dedication. This award is one of the most acclaimed awards in the contemporary…

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Mother’s Love

    Here’s a tribute to all the Mothers on Mothers Day ! Artwork by Poonam Chandrika Tyagi Mothers Love acrylic on canvas 36″ x 36″ 2016 Mother o’ Mine If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!…

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Chinnamasta

    90cm x 120cm Mix Media 2017 Black doll, they Catcall me. But, I’m no black And no doll. I’m your crimson sex With methane flesh. Unstitched And awake. Headless, I will still Hunt you down. Tell me love, Is you real muse, Abuse? Yes? Then know, that I’m your dark abuse. Show me shelter And…

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Panchali

    36"x48" Acrylic On Canvas Bottom left I, Panchali, the beautiful daughter of King Draupad, The fiery queen to five men, Lay here, on being smashed ruthlessly to the floor, Wondering, Who gave these merciless men the right, To drag me to court, by my hair, when I was clad in single attire? How could my…

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Shiva

    Shiva, 2018 Acrylic On Canvas 18"x24" Signed: Bottom right corner of the painting Among Hindu deities most unique Meditates on Himalayan peak In temples sits as a phallic emblem At centre under the spire as ‘lingam’ He is the deity with the ‘third eye’ With it He burnt all Desires awry In fun and frolic Bhole abounds…

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It flows Inward

    It flows Inward, 2018⠀ Oil On Canvas⠀ 36"x72"⠀ ⠀ He watched the moon,⠀ As it became immune⠀ To his galaxy eyes.⠀ Silver liquid flowing,⠀ The night's come to a closing,⠀ As he mixed his 'sky dye.'⠀ At least, that's what the stars said,⠀ As each one rubbed his head⠀ Goodnight.⠀ Colored images glowing,⠀ His eyelids…

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Trance IV

    Oil On Canvas 54”x54” 2017-18 My ash-smeared body A tika on my forehead A chillum between my lips I sit on the far bank of the Varanasi Watching corpses burn on the Manikarnika I hear the mourners’ wrenching cries As I meditate on death And what follows Are the fervent chants of devotees It sometimes makes…

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