Over the decades, Delhi’s nature lovers have adapted themselves to live with the pain of losing the flora and fauna of their city. They miss the sparrows, tailorbirds, common mayna, colourful butterflies and other animals that were once found in abundance in the national capital till the 80’s & 90’s eras. Some blame the big mobile towers & mobile phone radiations that are killing the birds, butterflies, and bees while others blame the concretisation of the city and growing air pollution. No matter the reasons for the gradual disappearance of these animals and birds, we are definitely missing them. Last week during the cultural and art exhibition “Dilli Teri Ishq Mein” at Stainless Gallery,
Join the magnificent art exhibition that showcases artwork of prominent Delhi artists including Shantala Palat's latest paintings along with many folklores of Delhi from 20-22 April 2018 with multiple art formats and engagements "Dilli Tere Ishq Mein" showcases the city Delhi and narrates it's history and thus the culture that has emerged out of it. From the ancient period of Mahabharata when Inderpat was one of the five villages given to Pandavas to the present millennium Delhi NCR , this city has had many turns and twists and what it is today or would be in future, will only be a reflection of that past. A city that has led many to lead, deserves a festival under one roof that narrates the
India's famous contemporary artist Shantala Palat's painting, " Are you all there?" traveled to Boston where Asian Art Gallery hosted their first art auction," The Art of Giving" held from 27th February 2018- 5th March 2018. Her painting was much appreciated and sold as well. Shantala Palat is a Delhi based, new generation contemporary artist whose work has gained popularity after participating in series of international and national exhibitions and winning the prestigious Nippon art award (2011) from School of Art Institute of Chicago, USA. In 2013, she had her first solo exhibition at Hamra Centre, City of West Torrens Auditorium Gallery, Adelaide, Australia. Shantala’s artworks were appre
Last year the 130th birth anniversary of the renowned Indian artist Jamini Roy was celebrated across the world. Even Google Doodle commemorated the occasion with a sketch that pays homage to Roy's signature aesthetic. Jamini Roy paintings are much celebrated even today and are in the possession of various art collectors and museums across the world. Some of these museums include the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His work has also been adopted by the fashion world in form of motifs and patterns on fabric. Most of us have seen his paintings especially in a Bengali house, but do we really know how much Jamini Roy has contributed to Indian art? India’s contemporary artist Shantala Palat
When you browse the internet, you often check artist websites and then fall in love with an artwork and you want to buy it. However, you have nagging questions such as how to buy it, whether you are sure about the artwork’s authenticity and whether the art valuation is right. Talking on this matter, India’s eminent contemporary artist Shantala Palat shares important tips for buying art online. 1. Authenticity and Research When you buy art online, first make sure that it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a very important document, which is signed by artist in order to prove that the work you are purchasing is authentic. You check the artist’s website for the contact number and
Pen and ink drawing is one of the most visually varied art practices in history. Over the centuries, ink has been used in many different types of art, be it calligraphy, tattooing or art sketches and formal drawings. In fine art, 'pen and ink art' is the technique of creating drawings with use of coloured ink dip pen or a reservoir pen. Many of us may not know that ink drawing contributed immensely all throughout the human civilization. The earliest drawings are the cave paintings where they drew images of how to start a fire and hunting methods. The drawings gave us an idea about how man lived and has ignited the imagination of humans for generations. In modern times, the ink drawing is u
