Art Scene India

Many readers find framing a challenge and wonder how to best frame a painting. Here are a few points to keep in mind while choosing the fr...

( By Nalini S Malaviya) Noted artist Yusuf Arakkal presents an exhibition of drawings The Power of Line – a show curated by him that di...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Shaheen Merali was in town last week for the preview of the art exhibition Cinema Verite Redux which he has curated ...

Title of an Artwork (By Nalini S Malaviya) Have you stood before an untitled painting and wondered what it was? Most viewers find it difficu...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Now that summer is here, everywhere art activities are on the decline. Fortunately in Bangalore, we are at the fag ...

As you might have noticed, several art magazines have been launched in the recent past. A couple of weeks ago, The Bombay Art Society ha...

( By Nalini S Malaviya) Most of the time, we are so involved in discussing and promoting the fine arts that we often forget those hundreds...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) It’s that time of the year, once again, to look back, reflect and evaluate how the art scene progressed through the y...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) It cannot be denied that arts education in our country requires the necessary impetus in order to facilitate a more h...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) A car completely covered with copper trimmings and intricate designs is not a common sight. But, this is exactly what...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) At the recently held art summit several works of art competed with one another to catch the visitor’s eye. Anish Ka...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) A few days ago a photography show In Focus previewed at Hatworks Boulevard where six photographers presented their r...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Last week, I was asked to look at a book, Faking It, which is an art crime novel, written by Amrita Chowdhury. Curren...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Now that the recession has become a hard reality and has hit the art market also significantly, one wonders if this w...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Of late, there have been several queries regarding courses in art appreciation and workshops on painting and sculptur...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) It may sound a little surprising but there are still a number of people who are buying art, although not many are fla...

Some time ago, at an art event, a viewer whispered audibly that she could not make out what was so artistic about the painting. This in fac...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) During the boom period art was projected as the next biggest investment class and many private individuals and dealer...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) As one turns towards Opus from the BDA circle, an elephant dressed in pink and blue sneakers grins cheekily, striking...

(By Nalini S Malaviya) Recently, a young artist, while showing me images of his recent works said that everyone liked his paintings but nobo...