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Contemporary Art Chronicles

Front Cover Image: Struggle and Success, Vijender Sharma

The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting

-Vincent van Gogh

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IntroductionModern Art Gallery is located the area-adjoining Kashmere Gate

Monument, which is at the fringe of the Walled City of Shahajahanbad.

The Gallery represents the numerous layers of contemporary colors,

which have resulted in a rich, eclectic and vibrant, mix on canvas and

paper. Our Endeavour is aimed at supporting talented Artists to exhibit

works and to expose to aesthetic series of Art.

Since its inception, Modern Art Gallery (MAG) has promoted

contemporary Indian art through exhibitions, Charity programs, Joint

Launches etc. Over the last few years, the gallery has become the locus

through which the works of both modern and contemporary artists

have reached the public. MAG’s position as an artistic interlocutor with

the public is especially vital in Central and North Delhi because of the

lack of any such Gallery in close vicinity.

The artists we feature are diverse, in their own style of painting, yet

all of them somehow seem to deal in discovering Indian mythology or

life of the common man. At the gallery we get to delve into each art,

considering the subject matter, message or over all mood of the work.

We can, when looking closely, even examine some of the materials and

techniques used to help create the work that first caught our eye.

It has been an exciting time working closely with some of India’s finest

artists from different generations. Our gallery houses works of some

Indian masters such as Lalu Prasad Shaw, Jogen Chowdhury and

MF Hussain. We have had a long track record with the Senior Artists

such as Thota Vaikuntham, Subrata Gangopadhya, Lalu Prasad Shaw,

Shyamal Mukherjee, Parish Maity, Vijender Sharma, Biplab Biswas,

Laxma Gaud and Ramesh Gorjala, who are also internationally

acclaimed. Furthermore, we continuously aim to promote and support

talented Indian artists such as Somnath Singh, Ajay Bhowmik, Madhuri

Bhaduri and others through our platforms.

RITU CHAGTISUGANDHA CHAGTI

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Bull, Iruvan KarunakarnAcrylic On Canvas

24 X 24 in.

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Our Collection:

In a fast paced, stressed out life of an urban dweller, there must be

a place to retreat, a quiet corner where one can connect with the

divine nature.

A place where one hears celestial whispers. Presenting artworks of

Nagesh Gaud and Ramesh Gorjala, with their sensitive and detailed

mythological portrayals of various Indian gods and goddesses and

their narratives by contemporizing the Kalamkari techniques in

a manner that is both delicate and intricate. The portrayal of the

holy place Varanasi, and the “Rasleela” between Radha and Krishna

by Biplab Biswas, fall in line with our effort of presenting celestial

whispers.

We further our collection of figurative works by Lalu Prasad

Shaw’s portyal of the Bengali man and woman, Jogen Chowdhury’s

“Untitled” ink, Thota Vaikuntams “Telangana Couple” and Subrato

Gangopadhyas “Dancing Girls”. Our abstract art showcases the

heavenly skies by Paresh Maity, the eternal beauty by Shampa Sircar,

the birds by Farhad Hussain and nature in its bloom by

Madhuri Bhaduri.

Our gallery also houses sculptures, brass and fiber glass figures, and

photography by renowned artists such as Hari Kadam and Gunjan.

Our sculptures have been installed at various restaurants and

institutions across the country.

Dreams, Shampa SircarAcrylic On Canvas

24 X 36 in.

“A place where one hears celestial whispers.”

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FeaturedARTISTS


Thota VaikuntamBorn in 1942, in Boorugupali, Andhra Pradesh,.

Thota Vaikuntam is an Indian painter who in his

paintings captures the simple lifestyle of villagers

of Telangana, such as paddy fields, toddy pots

on shoulders of men, the household chores and

temple rituals.

T. Vaikuntam completed a Diploma in Painting

at the College of Fine Arts and Architecture,

Hyderabad, in 1970, and then another in Painting

and Printmaking from the Faculty of Fine Arts at

Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, in 1972.

The love for women in his paintings can be

traced back to his childhood fascination by the

impersonations of women characters by the male

artists of the theatre groups performing in his

village. His muse is the sensuous and voluptuous

women of Telangana with their omnipresent

vermilion bindis, draped in colourful sircilla sarees

that highlight their dusky skin- depicting them in

a larger than life format.

Man and Woman, Thota VaikuntanAcrylic On Canvas

24 X 36 in.

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Paresh MaityBorn in 1965, Paresh Maity won the Padma

Bushn for his contribution to the art field in 2014.

In a short time, he has had 79 sols shows in India

and abroad.

“Water-colours are my heart & soul” says Paresh

Maity who over a period of the last 20 years has

achieved proficiency in the medium a few can

claim. Whatever surface the artist may choose, be

it paper, canvas or any other medium, he creates

magic with his vibrant colours and

geometricized forms.

“Water-colours are my heart & soul”

Untitled, Paresh MaityWater Colour

8 X 11 in.

The sand dunes of Rajasthan, the backwaters of

Kerala, the canals of Venice, to the lake of Geneva,

echo with the passion of Paresh. The artist has

also had a brief interaction with abstract, freeing

him from the limitations of his landscapes.


Life of Meditator, Vijender SharmaAcrylic On Canvas

65 X 42 in.

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Krishna, Nagesh GaudAcrylic On Canvas

12 X 12 in.

Rukhmani and Krishna, Nagesh GaudAcrylic On Canvas

24 X 36 in.


Lalu Prasad ShawBorn in 1937, Lalu Prasad Shaw is widely known

for his highly stylized portraits of Bengali women

and couples, with most emphasis on the physical

characteristics of his subjects.

This senior artist draws his inspiration primarily

from nature and the milieu surrounding the great

Bengali middle class, often depicting pleasant and

quiet scenes from his own life on his canvases

and papers. His style is unique and modern in its

adaptation of academic and traditional

Indian formats.

His painted characters communicate with

calibrated eloquence by his chosen style which

is derived from the era when Indian artists were

drafted to paint to meet the needs of colonial

rulers and period style figuration. His contribution

to modern Indian art cannot be under-estimated.

Untitled, Lalu Prasad ShawTempera On Handmade Paper

22 X 15 in.

Babu, Lalu Prasad ShawTempera On Handmade Paper

14.6 X 20.6 in.


Hanuman, Ramesh GorjalaAcrylic On Canvas

32 X 60 in.

Ramesh GorjalaBorn in 1979, Gorjala portrays his take on Indian

mythology through imagery and process. His use

of a palette dominated by gold, red and green

creates a very rich and natural feel in each of his

paintings, and the moods that he can create and

convey, add an antiquated yet contemporary

dynamic to his work.

His subjects, mainly the gods, goddesses and

mythical forms of the South Asian pantheon,

include Hanuman, Vishnu and Buddha, and are

all painted with great sensitivity and attention to

detail. Another repeated element in his work is

the checkerboard pattern of black and shades of

white and grey in the background, adding a noel

and modern twist to pieces that have a largely

traditional and spiritual feel.

Ramesh Gorjala studied at Jawaharlal Nehru

Technological University in Hyderabad, where

he received his bachelor’s degree in painting. You

will experience Indian mythology in a new way

through his canvas.


Dancing Figures,GolmeiAcrylic On Canvas

36 X 36 in.

Bhelpuri, Shaymal MukherjeeOil On Acrylic Sheet

36 X 48 in.


Dancing Girls, Subrata GangopadhyaAcrylic On Canvas

36 X 48 in.

Reflections, Madhuri BhaduriOil On Canvas

36 X 60 in.


Farhad HussainBorn in 1975, Farhad’s bases his works on the

realities of human relationships and their subtle

ironies, with the support of humour. Farhad’s

paintings dwell on the human where each figure

is an integral part of the work having its own a

personality, which nurtures the narrative.

In terms of structure and concepts his recent

works deal with more thought provocative

intricacies, which may leave one awe struck

at the first glance. The underlying sublimity of

humour and irony betray the true experience of

the artist. On his canvas you will find only bright

and vibrant colours. An interesting technique

used throughout his works is the method of

applying colour- dot-by-dot till the entire area is

completely covered.

A 2003 graduate from Shantiniketan, Hussain

completed his postgraduate diploma from the

Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda in 2005.

Family, Farhad HussainAcrylic On Canvas

96 X 60 in.


Jogen ChowdhuryBorn in 1939, Jogen Chowdhury is an eminent

Indian painter and considered an important

painter of 21st century India.

Jogen Chowdhury is known for his ability to

successfully marry traditional imagery with the

zeitgeist of contemporary painting, in a skilful

blend of an urbane self-awareness and a highly

localized Bengali influence. A quality of darkness

may be seen to inhere in Chowdhury’s work

and this darkness can be understood to evoke

an aura of mystery. It is an effect enhanced in

Chowdhury’s more recent works, which in turn

crops the central image. Chowdhury explains that

“The purpose is to hide some parts.

The moment I show the entire figure, the interest

in the details would be lost. Earlier on, the figures

were observed in their natural bearings which

came through expressionistic stylization and the

weight of reality was greater. There is an effect of

distancing today.”

He has graduated from the Government College

of Art & Craft, Kolkata and subsequently from

École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

in 1967.

Untitled, Jogen ChowdhuryInk On Paper

11 X 7 in.

“Master of Unbroken Lines is not a serious phrase. Art is more than just unbroken lines”


Two Men, Somnath SinghCharcoal and acrylic on canvas

52 X 36 in.

Birds, Farhad HussainCharcoal and acrylic on canvas

24 X 24 in.

Elephants, Yuvraj PatilCharcoal On Canvas

30 X 48 in.


Radha Krishna, Biplab BiswasAcrylic On Canvas

62 X 36 in.

Benaras, Amit BharAcrylic On Canvas

30 X 40 in.


Exhibitonsby Modern Art Gallery

Index 2018

Celestial Whispers

Baba- Bibis

Madhusudan

Symphony 3

Amalgamationof Colors

Art Full Homes

Group Show

Group Show

Dubai World Trade Center, UAE

Shridharani, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

Modern Art Gallery,Delhi


Visual Art Gallery, IndiaHabitat Centre, New Delhi


India Exposition Mart,Greater Noida, Delhi NCR

India Design,Okhla, Delhi

India Design,Okhla, Delhi

16-18 September 2018

14-23 May 2018

1-30 November 2017

1-30 September 2018

3-15 April 2018

1-30 September 2018

17-27 August 2018

22-26 February 2018

16-19 February 2017

Special series of Radha- Krishna by Biplab Biswas

A special limited edition ofart starting at INR 4000aimed at art enthusiasts andnew collectors.

A special curated collection called “ The Collective” amalgamating nature, abstract and figures.

A series of Baba- Bibisby Shymal Mukherjee

A series of works dedicated to artists who work with brightand vibrant colors.

A collection of handpicked works to match the upcoming trendsin interior design.

A getaway from the stress of everyday stress and into a land of mythology and spirituality.

A continuation of ourSymphony series.

The second edition of ID with focus on trending interior artfor 2018


Art for a Cause- Part Deux

Symphony 1

Splash 2

Art Concepts

Art for a Cause

Splash 1

Symphony 2

Art for a Cause

Porel Draw

Open Palm Court, IndiaHabitat Centre, New Delhi





AIFACS, Rafi Marg,New Delhi

Shridharani, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

AIIMS, New Delhi


24-27 October 2016

24-27 April 2015

22-24 March 2014

1-30 October 2016

1-2 November 2014

10-14 January 2014

3-12 July 2015

31 October

22- 28 February 2013

Exclusive show dedicated to works by Niladri Paul andBiplab Biswas

A group show of senior Indian artists where all sales proceeds were donated towards Rotary

In association with APAMIfor DCCW Palna Funds fora building

Fund raiser for Palna CrecheGroup show of senior and master Indian artists

All sales proceeds donated towards charity

Launch show of gallery exhibiting Master artist Krishnendu Porel

Exhibitonsby Modern Art Gallery

A continuation of ourSymphony series.

Launch of a tripartite show, displaying works to invoke different moods andcreative thoughts


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Back Cover Image: Lonely Girl, Yuvraj Patil | Charcoal On Canvas | 20 X 30 in.Designed by: Anchal Bajaj ([email protected])

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