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Mint
26-04-2025
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- Mint
Planner: 5 events that make this a good weekend
Method, Delhi, is presenting a unique showcase as its second exhibition at its new space in the Capital. The exhibition, Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost, brings the collective force of the Mumbai art landscape to Delhi. For Sahil Mehta, founder and curator at Method, this show is a celebration of friendship, community and creative exchange as 16 galleries from Mumbai are presenting some of the artists that they represent. 'The show highlights the bonds that transcend competition and foster collective growth,' states the gallery note. Some of the participating artists include Wolf, Saviya Lopes and Vikrant Bhise. On view till 18 May at Method Delhi, Defence Colony, 12-8pm (closed on Monday). POND II, a piece of art created by Rai on show at 'Artists for Artists' exhibition at Experimenter, Kolkata. Experimenter is presenting Artists for Artists across its two gallery spaces in Kolkata. The showcase features four solo projects by artists Aishwarya Arumbakkam, Rupali Patil, Rai and Sathish Kumar. Each of these practitioners has been chosen by a fellow artist from the gallery's programme. For instance, Ten Sounds I Cannot Hear by Arumbakkam and Kumar's Sunlight have been selected by Sohrab Hura, Patil's If We Opened People Up, We'd Find Landscapes by Rathin Barman and Fever by Rai by Bhasha Chakrabarti. At Experimenter, Ballygunge Place and Hindustan Road, till 14 June, 10.30-6.30pm (closed on Sunday and Monday). Padmashri awardee Geeta Chandran Curated by Padmashri awardee Geeta Chandran, the 18th edition of the annual World Dance Day Festival will include workshops on dance aesthetics by Tanusree Shankar; performances by artists like Madhura Bhrushundi (Bharatanatyam), Abhinaya Nagajothy (Kuchipudi) and Dheerendra Tiwari (Kathak); and solo dance drama, Avatarana – The Story of Natya, by Ramaa Bharadvaj that explores the origins of traditional dance forms. At India International Centre, Lodi Road, Delhi, 26-27 April, timings vary. For details, visit A sculpture on show at Alchemy of Matter exhibition. Alchemy of Matter, a group exhibition presented by the Lexicon Art gallery and curated by Rahul Bhattacharya, explores how artists of Vadodara are experimenting with materials like canvas, clay, glass and bronze. Among the participating artists are Mayur Gupta, Chander Prakash and Azghar Ali. At Main Art Gallery, Bikaner House, Pandara Road, Delhi, 26-29 April, 11am-7pm. 'A Malabar Journey' features dishes inspired by chef Gautam Krishnankutty's trips to Kannur, Kerala.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Clay, metal and memory collide as Baroda artists exhibit their works in Delhi
From narrative movement to mediatic realism, Baroda has a vibrant scene when it comes to artistic innovation. Embracing this wave of experimentalism is an exhibition in the city that has brought together work of 16 artists to push the boundaries of contemporary art using materials, techniques, and methods. This ongoing show is titled, Alchemy of Matter — New Materiality and Studio practices at Baroda. Integrating unconventional materials into diverse forms of expression, the participating artists use materials as a medium of storytelling. In their hands, material is not just a tool but a language through which ideas, memories, and emotions are expressed. 'The silver surface, intentionally left to oxidise, embraces the passage of time, allowing transformation to become part of the work,' says artist Vinod Daroz, who has integrated silver into ceramics exhibited here. He adds, 'At the centre, the abstract form — drawn from temple iconography such as the garbhagriha and the shivling — embodies the generative power of dualities, honouring the sacred dance of creation.' 'Through this exhibition, The Lexicon Art gallery shifts focus from the end product of art to an examination of the studio practices of artists,' says Mamta Nath, gallerist, adding, 'The show highlights the creative processes of the 16 artists from Baroda, ranging from mid-career established names to emerging masters, all impeccably skilled in their craft. The show offers an opportunity for exploration, and immersion into a novel realm of materials and ideas.' Curator Rahul Bhattacharya, adds, 'This exhibition insists that materials are not mute — they argue, provoke, and remember. Artists are no longer illustrating politics, they're embedding it into the grain of wood, the skin of clay, the weave of textile. The medium doesn't represent the message. It is the message.' What: Alchemy of Matter — New Materiality and Studio practices at Baroda Where: Bikaner House, Pandara Road On till: April 29 Timing: 11am to 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market (Violet Line) Story by Tanvi Consul
