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Art exhibitions that are a must visit this season

APR 3, 2017 | By Aishwarya Bhagat
Art exhibitions that are a must visit this season

Experience the diversity of Indian culture and traditions through our compilation of art shows and festivals scheduled to be held this season across the country. The works on showcase are based on thought-provoking themes that aim to make a difference.

MUMBAI
Enjoy a pictorial narration of Indian mythologyFor the first time in Mumbai, Artisans’ is all set to host a solo exhibition by National Award winning Patta Chitra artist Bijay Parida, titled The Dancing Line. In Patta Chitra, cloth or palm leaves are used as the canvas instead of paper. The artworks on display are rooted in the worship of Jagannatha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu in the temple of Puri, Odisha. The theme of these paintings mostly revolves around mythological stories and folklore.
When: April 4 to 8, 2017
Where: Artisans’, 52-56, Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 23
Website: www.artisanscentre.com
Reinterpret boundaries dividing territoriesArt writer and critic Meera Menezes will unveil Here Be Dragons and Other Coded Landscapes, a series of artworks curated by her. “Here be dragons” was a term purportedly used by medieval cartographers to denote potentially dangerous territories on the map. This exhibition offers artists a chance to sketch maps from an individual perspective, resulting in unexpected linkages and a complete reimagination of geography.
When: April 13 to May 31, 2017
Where: Sakshi Gallery, 6/19, Grants Building, 2nd Floor, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai 05
Website: www.sakshigallery.comNEW DELHI
Feel the magic woven by natural fibresTextile designer Priya Ravish Mehra will be revealing a collection of mixed media works at Threshold Art Gallery. She has drawn inspiration for this exhibition from an ongoing stage in her personal life. She uses the traditional darning technique on natural fruit fibres as a metaphor to indicate unexpected changes that sometimes occur in our otherwise smooth-sailing lives.
When: Till April 20, 2017
Where: Threshold Art Gallery, C221, Sarvodaya Enclave, New Delhi 17
Website: www.gallerythreshold.com
Witness a cultural extravaganzaAfter an eight day celebration in Goa in December 2016, Serendipity Arts Festival is gearing up for its New Delhi edition at Bikaner House this month. The grand event will include a crafts exhibition, photography show and various other activities. One of the highlights of the festival, the Indian Crafts: Traditions and Expressions exhibition-cum-sale by curator Manjari Nirula and museologist Jyotindra Jain will use its proceeds to support artisanal communities.
When: April 6-16, 2017
Where: Bikaner House, Pandara Flats, India Gate, New Delhi 11
Website: www.facebook.com/BikanerHouse16
Set your imagination freeHues and Clues will be artist Sahaya Sharma’s third solo exhibition of abstract art in New Delhi. The exhibit comprises not just paintings but also mixed media works, videos and installations. Bound by clues that appear as metaphors and textures emerge like visual memories of sights, sounds and smells, there is a single thread of familiarity that flows throughout her creations.
When: April 2 to 8, 2017
Where: Gallery Articulate, B70, Gulmohar Park, The Basement, New Delhi 65
Website: www.twitter.com/articulatedelhi
JAIPUR
View art creations by upcoming talent at this fairPratibha Educational Development Research Society will be organising a five day Art and Craft fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra. The prime objective of the fair is to provide a platform to young artists and artisans to showcase their talent and to help the general public develop an appreciation for art and craft.
When: April 2 to 6, 2017
Where: Shilpgram, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur 04
Website: www.jaipurkalamahotsav.com