Highlight of the month
Polar Bear by Sahar Futehally
Built through layers of hand-cut and painted paper, this work transforms the polar bear into a tactile, almost toy-like form. Its playful presence and intricate surface invite a sense of curiosity, while also drawing attention to the beauty, design and the current situation of the natural world. Beneath its charming, sculptural quality lies a quiet reminder of our responsibility to protect wildlife and the habitats they depend on.
Zoya Akhtar's home, Mumbai
Art by Anwar Chitrakar
Manju Sara Rajan's home, Kochi
Art by Wolf
Devika Narain's home, Mumbai
Art by Ramesh Tekam
'ANANTAM', Designed by Sandeep Khosla, Hyderabad
Art by Jabbar and Abdullah Khatri
Keka and Joseph's home, Bangalore
Art by Kaushal Parikh
Kanika and Himanshu's home, Mumbai
Art by Ramesh Hengadi
Sandeep Khosla's home, Mumbai
Art by Wolf
FEATURED ARTISTS
KALYAN JOSHI
Kalyan Joshi belongs to a 700 year old line of Phad artists from Rajasthan. Traditionally, a Phad (literally, fold) was 15 to 30 feet long cloth, illustrating stories of folk deities. The priest used the Phad to narrate the stories, unfolding it and singing it out, as his wife danced the tale. Kalyan Joshi’s artistic contributions to Phad are immense, as he has expanded its form, medium and themes while staying true to its core principles. Kalyan Joshi’s work has been part of many exhibitions and collections in India, as well as internationally, and he received the National Award in 2006 and 2010. He also founded the Ankan Kala Sanstha to spread awareness about Phad and help preserve it for future generations.
KAUSHAL PARIKH
Kaushal Parikh is an ex-banker, who became a successful photographer before adding painting to his repertoire. He is versatile and paints in many mediums, ranging from water colours to oils to mixed media. His sharp eye for detail, his study of people and his wicked sense of humour find expression in his art, and he is unafraid to explore eye catching colours and controversial themes.
Special shows
The triumph of kachchh
CURATED BY SATISH REDDY
A kaleidoscope of works from the craftspeople we presented over a year ago, and their remarkable journey from artisans to artists.
GUL
Inside the charbagh, inside paradise
A garden of symbolism by WOLF