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A painting by self-taught indigenous artist Jangarh Singh Shyam sold for ₹18 crore at auction, four decades after his early works fetched just ₹1,500. His journey from painting village walls to international galleries transformed how the world sees Gond art.
Ishtiaq Ali spent decades in poverty doing daily wage work before finding purpose carving intricate Hindu deity sculptures directly onto living trees without harming them. The Lucknow artist's interfaith devotion and unique technique have made him a viral sensation at 85.
India's second annual Namma Art Bengaluru brings together artists from across the country for a celebration of contemporary creativity. The festival at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath showcases everything from traditional portraits to spiritual abstractions.
Indian-Australian musician Vijaynarain Rangarajan recorded a Bollywood song in his tiny Sydney apartment, only to find an angry neighbor's letter under his door the next day. That complaint letter became one of his most treasured keepsakes.
A Bengaluru art gallery brought together over 50 artists spanning different generations and styles to celebrate the universal language of creativity. The exhibition proves that art's power to connect us transcends time, technique, and individual experience.
India's vibrant art scene came alive as over 60 accomplished artists from across the country gathered in Bengaluru for the second annual Namma Art festival. The celebration showcased diverse artistic voices and sparked important conversations about creativity's role in modern India.
Alexander Noel Janam studied engineering and prepped for India's toughest civil service exam while secretly teaching himself to dance. After years of rejection and a pandemic that nearly ended his career, one workshop changed everything.
Four contemporary artists are transforming discarded materials and ancient myths into stunning works that celebrate sustainability, spirituality, and renewal. Their exhibition in Bengaluru proves that environmental responsibility and breathtaking art can walk hand in hand.
