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16/04/2026

Menaka and Shakuntala, Porcelain, made in Germany
This unusual porcelain Menaka and Shakuntala statue, in the style of the the famous Ravi Varma painting and oleograph, was made in Germany in the late 19th to early 20th century. German porcelain makers produced figurines of Hindu gods and goddesses for the Indian market, inspired by popular paintings of artists like Raja Ravi Varma. These realistic, three-dimensional representations were expensive and status symbols.
Shakuntala’s story is told in the epic poem Mahabharata. The porcelain figure depicts the moment after Shakuntala, caught up in reverie of her husband King Dushyanta, failed to greet Rishi Durvasa, who cursed her that the person she was thinking of would forget her. King Dushyanta indeed then failed to recognise her when she went to his palace. This piece portrays how Shakuntala, deeply disappointed, took refuge in her mother Menaka’s arms and was spirited away to the heavens.

09/04/2026

In conversation with artist Sangeeta Abhay as she reflects on her love for experimenting with new materials and challenging herself.

06/04/2026

Mrinal Dey, Big Deal, 60 x 48 inches, Tempera on Canvas

Mrinal Dey’s paintings are a satirical commentary about the self-inflicted trappings of modern life. The central figure, always outsized, symbolizes over-consumption and the acute sense of loneliness caused by consumerism. These figures, with their cold hard stares, transfix the viewer by sending a jolt of simultaneous awe and repulsion in them. Mrinal Dey, through his evocative art, raises questions about the present-day commodification of almost all people and objects, including art.

02/04/2026

We hosted an engaging fireside chat at the gallery as part of , where Amita Shenoy shared insightful reflections on “Husain: When a Vision Becomes a Museum,” exploring the legacy of M. F. Husain and his visionary art.

24/03/2026

The Pelican Queen, Ganapati Hegde, 30 x 30 inches, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
Contemporary artist Ganapati Hegde’s artworks take inspiration from the rapturously green and radiant landscape of coastal Karnataka, where he grew up. Teeming with plants, flowers, birds, animals or insects, his paintings depict half-real, half-imagined worlds, layered with fantastical and unexpected elements. There is an undercurrent of fable-like storytelling that enlivens his works, compelling a viewer to unravel its varied perspectives.

22/03/2026

Yakshagana Gombeyata (Puppet)
Yakshagana or “the song of the Yaksha” (celestial beings) is a traditional dance-drama, which enacts stories drawn from the Ramayana and Mahabharata amongst others.

This striking wooden Yakshagana Gombeyata (puppet) from North Karnataka is highly articulated with joints at the legs, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Using six strings, the puppeteers would manipulate them from above, with sometimes two or three puppeteers needed for more complex movements. At their peak, thirty or forty figures would be necessary for each performance, but after the 16th century the art went into decline and disappeared almost completely. The figures would be dressed according to the character they were playing, with only the painted parts and face showing.

19/03/2026

Praveen Kumar is best known for his striking abstract depictions of cities. Using a mix of mediums such as pen, ink, and brass wire, he creates urban landscapes in geometric configurations that are still and meditative.

12/03/2026

Kapil Anant, Incredible India (Set of 10), 11.75 x 8.25 inches each, Ink and 22k Gold Foil on 300GSM Canson Paper

Kapil Anant’s art delves into the intricate relationship between the human body and objects within an urban context. He captures seemingly trivial moments of existence, bringing to light the daily lives of hawkers and workers in the modern day. Kapil’s creations are a poignant portrayal of everyday life and an insightful commentary on the human condition within urban environments.

10/03/2026

Glimpses from the Preview of ‘Constructed Stillness’, a two-person exhibition by Ashu Gupta and Sangeeta Abhay at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
Thank you to all the clients, patrons, art lovers, friends and family who made it such a memorable evening filled with conversation and warmth.

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