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Cosmic Imprints by Kanchan Todi, Presented by Svarang Art Initiative
Bombay Art Society, Bandra – 10th January 2025, 5 PM
The highly anticipated launch of Cosmic Imprints, presented by the Svarang Art Initiative and featuring the visionary artist Kanchan Todi, captivated attendees at the prestigious Bombay Art Society. The evening was a remarkable celebration of art, drawing a distinguished audience of art enthusiasts, philanthropists, and cultural connoisseurs.
Kanchan Todi’s Cosmic Imprints offered a breathtaking exploration of the intricate relationship between the cosmos and the human spirit. In her speech, Kanchan eloquently shared the inspiration behind her work, reflecting on the cosmic themes that shape her artistic journey. She emphasized the transformative power of art to connect the earthly with the celestial, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of introspection and wonder. Her words resonated deeply, underscoring the role of art as a medium for profound storytelling and emotional connection.
The evening also marked the launch of her book Cosmic Imprints, a profound compilation that delves deeper into her artistic vision. Each page of the book captures the essence of her cosmic-themed artwork, blending artistic brilliance with deep philosophical insights, offering readers a unique journey through the realms of art and spirituality.
The event was honored by the presence of esteemed guests such as Ajay De, a prominent charcoal artist; Navin Agrawal, philanthropist and Senior Partner at KPMG; and other luminaries including Sanjay Arora, CEO of Zentech Info Solutions; Iravati Harshe, actress and art collector; Aparna Mayekar, a gifted singer; and Aarti Nagpal, among many others.
Shri Shriraj Nair VHP National Spokesperson, the Hon’ble Chief Guest, delivered an inspiring address, commending the Svarang Art Initiative for its commitment to fostering creativity and cultural growth. He highlighted the essential role of art in preserving and celebrating Bharat’s rich heritage, encouraging future endeavours that blend tradition with innovation.
Looking ahead, the Svarang Art Initiative aims to continue nurturing artistic talent through upcoming exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects, fostering a vibrant community that celebrates creativity and cultural enrichment.
Venue:
The Bombay Art Society
K.C. Marg, Opp. Rang Sharda,
Reclamation, Bandra(West), Mumbai 400 050
+91 7208050006 / +91 9819992161
www.svarang.art
@kanchantodi
@svarang.art
From: January 10th to 12th, 2025
Timing: 11am to 7.30pm
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8IR74Jn6yR0
COSMIC IMPRINTS By Kanchan Todi Unveiled: A Stellar Beginning By Svarang Art Initiative At The Bombay Art Society
From: 25th to 31st December 2024
“Mother’s Embrace” – the timeless bond of love
A Photography Exhibition by Renowned Photographer Devendra Naik
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Terrace Gallery
M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9833113555, +91 9920430607
This exhibition explores the profound bond between a mother and her child, capturing a relationship defined by care, sacrifice, and unconditional love through a series of compelling photographs.
“A mother’s embrace is more than just a physical touch—it’s a profound experience of pure, selfless affection,” says Devendra Naik. Through his lens, he seeks to portray the unseen struggles, quiet sacrifices, and heartfelt moments of a mother’s journey.
The release of Coffee Table book – Chitrakatha and the Photography exhibition was inaugurated on 25 December 2024 by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty – Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (GOI), Shri Dattatraya Padekar – Renowned Senior Artist, Shri Ashok Bagwe – Renowned poet and author, Shri Kumar Desai – Advocate, Mumbai High Court, Mr. Parvez Damania and Mrs. Roshani Damania – Businessman, Mr. Mudit Jain and Mrs. Malti Jain – Businessman, Architect Suchit Gadakari – MD, Sankalpana Designs, Mr. Pranav Vaswani – Director, Felix Schoeller India, Mr. Vishal Dudeja – PR and Marketing, The Lalit Mumbai, Mr. Vimal Parmar – India Editor, Photo Imaging News, Mr. Achal Jain – Fine Art Digital Imaging Pvt Ltd., Mr. Satish Solankurkar – Renowned poet and many others.
This show is curated by Trupti Naik.
What You will Experience:
This exhibition takes you on an emotional journey through themes like:
Nature as the Universal Mother
We call her Mother Nature because, like a mother, she gives selflessly – providing us with life-sustaining resources, shelter, and beauty. She mirrors a mother’s care, strength, and sacrifices. Yet, as humanity prospers, we often neglect and exploit her generosity.
This exhibition sheds light on this delicate relationship, urging viewers to reflect on the ways we can honor and protect the planet we call home. The theme reminds us that nurturing our natural world is as crucial as cherishing the mothers who raise us.
An Invitation to Feel and Reflect
“Motherhood is not just a relationship; it’s a constant presence guiding us through life’s every phase,” says Devendra. This exhibition invites you to reflect on the true meaning of a mother’s love—be it from the one who gave us life or from the Earth that sustains us.
MOTHER’S EMBRACE A Photography Exhibition By Devendra Naik In Jehangir Art Gallery
“Ana’s…… Spring Forth”
The Art Walk of Mahua Ray
An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures from the artist’s archive
December 3rd to 9th, 2024
VENUE:
Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai
Open daily: 11 AM to 7 PM | Free Entry
Contact:+91 9820246962
E-mail: mahuaray1202@gmail.com
“Art whispers where words cannot ” in Mahua Ray ‘s
Ana’s……. Spring Forth, these whispers become a symphony of the soul of yours and her.
An Art Walk by Mahua Ray
Mumbai, India – From December 3rd to 9th, the Nehru Centre Art Gallery will bloom with the evocative artistry of Mahua Ray in her solo exhibition Ana’s Spring Forth. This unique art walk invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where memory, emotion, and imagination entwine in vivid harmony through her mesmerizing paintings and sculptures.
This show was inaugurated on 3rd December 2024 by Hon’ble Guests Dr. Prakash Kothari(Sexologist, Padmashree Awardee) in the presence of Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi(Eminent Artist), Mr. Snehal Muzoomdar(Chairman Maharashtra Rajya Gujrat Sahitya Academy), Ms. Sunita Sanghai(Vachi Art Gallery – owner), Dr. Jayesh Dakre(Neuo Scentist & Smart Future Counselor), Rtn Khuzem Sakarwala( Co Founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts), Mr. Rajendra Agarwal(Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan Vice President), Mr. Ajinkya Chaulkar(Eminent Sculptor), Mr. Vijay Jessani, Mr. Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Raju Shukla(Eminent Photographer), Mr. Hetal Shukla(Renowned Artist), Mr. Sameer Dnyaneshwar(Illusionist & Mind Reader), Mr. Manmohan Jaiswal(Art Curator) among others
Mahua’s artistic journey began under the open skies, where as a child, she traced faces in clouds with her ‘Maa,’ her first muse. Guided by the wisdom of legendary artists such as Devi Prasad Roychowdhury, Mahua’s creative path blossomed, earning her accolades from a young age. This exhibition is a testament to her growth, passion, and unwavering dedication to storytelling through art.
Step into a soulful sanctuary where art whispers the unspoken. Through fluid strokes and vibrant hues, Mahua breathes life into moments, memories, and emotions, blending logic with profound emotional depth. Her latest series of oil paintings and bronze sculptures transcends time, offering a poetic exploration of human emotions and their fleeting yet eternal essence.
A celebrated artist with prestigious national and international awards.
Her works have graced galleries across Bangalore, Mumbai, New York, Canada, Dubai, Goa, Delhi, Paris, London, Ahmedabad, and beyond, earning widespread acclaim.
Cherished by prominent collectors in India and abroad, her art is a blend of impressionist elegance and philosophical depth.
In Ana’s Spring Forth, Mahua transforms innocent clouds and their hidden stories into vibrant narratives. Her graceful curves and dynamic expressions capture the vitality of feminine forms and the power of human emotions. Each piece in this collection invites the audience to experience life’s beauty through her imaginative lens.
This exhibition is more than an art showcase—it is an emotional journey, a beacon of inspiration, and a celebration of creativity that promises to leave you spellbound. Mahua Ray’s work is an invitation to see the world anew, to find beauty in life’s fleeting moments, and to connect with the emotions that bind us all.
ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery
From: 26th November to 2nd December 2024
“SAFARNAMA”
Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Manish Sutaar
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
161-B, M.G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9372941458 / +91 9869170967
SAFARNAMA
Recent work of a well-known artist – Manish Sutaar is showing his recent work in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 26th Nov. to 2nd Dec. 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This series in Water colours on Archies paper.
Manish Sutaar hails from Mumbai. He had his art education at L.S. School of Arts, Bandra Mumbai upto BFA. Then he displayed his thematic works in numerous leading art galleries in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi, New York Biennale, Taipei-Taiwan, etc. He also actively participated in art camps at Hyderabad and Pune. He is a proud recipient of several prizes and awards as well as recognitions from leading art promotional institution of national and international reputations. His works are in collection of many reputed art collectors such as Reserve Bank of India- Mumbai, – New Delhi, Bangalore, Kenya, England, Germany, USA, Paris, New York, Italy etc.
The present series in Water colours on art paper lays emphasis on his journey through life’s canvas as a tapestry of life. It is a chronicle of the ever-shifting landscapes of human existence. He has encountered a Kaleidoscope of emotions such as joy, sorrow, anger, excitement, enthusiasm, satisfaction in his life. These emphasize profound turmoil and fragile beauty which define the human condition so as to highlight diverse complexity of life in a metropolitan city bustling with hustle & bustle resulting into a pulsating lifeline in urban areas, Safar transcends more transits leading to a profound metaphor of human aspirations, struggles and fleeting moments. Aptly moved by these moments, his artistic mind has found expressions in colours and forms so as to render unique parameter and dimension to his symbolic exploration of existence via various human postures, moods and unusual characters through flowing forms, textured washes and abstract nuances etc. His quest to unveil and articulate the unseen has resulted into a visual harmony of the intricate complexities of human life. His canvas has become a refuge where chaos transforms into beauty and despair gives way to hope thereby rendering a happy and positive dimension to his thematic work.
SAFARNAMA Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Manish Sutaar In Jehangir Art Gallery
From: 25th November to 1st December 2024
“OBLIVION PAGES”
Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Paul Dmello
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Hirji Gallery
M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm.
Contact: +91 9967547953
Email: pauldmello11@gmail.com
OBLIVION PAGES
Recent work of a well-known artist Paul Dmello is showing his solo art exhibition at Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 25th Nov. to 1st Dec. 2024. This series in Acrylic colours on canvas and water colours on paper will reveal the subtle nuances of the memories of the simplicity of life and peculiarities of beauty of nature and their wonders in the picturesque environment of Vasai and its surroundings.
This show was inaugurated on 25th November 2024 by the Chief Guests – Sameer Sata – Project Director – Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai in the presence of Fr. Joe Almeida – Principal, St. Joseph High School & Jr. College, Virar, Vijayraj Bodhankar – Eminent Artist, Journalist & Mentor and Dattatraya Thombre – Principal, Vasai Vikasini Art College, Vasai in presence of art lovers, collectors, promoters etc.
His present series is a visual narrative of societal life capturing the essence of everyday existence in rural areas around Vasai from attire to festivities to agricultural practices to the architecture of yesterday. He has been raised since yesteryears amidst the verdant landscapes of Vasai. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Vasai has instilled in him a deep rooted admiration for nature since young age. He grew up in a family of farmers there and has happy good old memories of simplicity of life there. He was mesmerised by the traditional peculiarities in rural life such as flowers, lanterns, grinding wheels, rhythmic sound of rahata – old farming implement charm of ancestral homes with their simple yet intricate carvings with mangalore tiles on the top etc. Through his series, he has endeavoured to immortalize this heritage ensuring that it remains accessible to future generation. This series serves as a visual narrative of the simplicity of life in that picturesque area as a legacy of Vasai.
OBLIVION PAGES Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Paul Dmello In Jehangir Art Gallery
On Sunday 13th October a gathering of elite class assembled at Les Tresors art gallery, Atria mall, Mumbai
The event was organised by gracious, ever energetic lady Archana Srivastava, wife of Manu Srivastava, former chief secretary (Government of Maharashtra) and presently chief commissioner, right to guarantee of services.
It was an inaugural exhibition titled Electic expressions.. contemporary voices of India an extra-ordinary journey through India’s rich artistic landscape to celebrate the diversity and depth of contemporary art.
Among the notable presents were Actor Producer Director, Dheeraj Kumar, famous Filmstar Jackie Shroff, Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, Laila Khan (Daughter of Late. Filmmaker Feroz Khan). Laila Khan herself is a contemporary artist who puts her her expressions on the canvas through her meaningful imagination.
The elite gathering also saw the presence of distinguished bureaucrats, businessmen, intellectuals, lovers of Art, philosophers and others from various walks of life.
The notables amongst them were Sitaram Kunte (former BMC Chief, former Chief Secreatry Maharashtra Government) young and dynamic additional Director general of police in the anti-corruption bureau of Maharashtra Vishwas Nangare Patil, Mumbai and many others.
Jackie Shroff was centre of attraction who mingled with crowd effortlessly and was at his usual best.
On the occasion Actor Producer Director Dheeraj Kumar stated a famous Quote from Pablo Picasso – Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday. He further stated Color is day long obsession, happiness, joy and torment for many painters.
He appreciated and congratulated Archana Srivastava from the core of his heart for organising a brilliant event and showcasing the modern day talent in her maiden attempt.
Archana Srivastava was the perfect organiser and a wonderful host who looked after the guests along with her husband Manu Srivastava, son Utkarsh Srivastava, Daughter Srishti Srivastava – who is also in her own rights promoting the need for mental health in today’s society.
Everyone present on the occasion truely enjoyed the wonderful evening and the hospitality of the host Archana Srivastava.
It was an evening to cherish and remember for a long time.
An Artistic Event Held On Sunday 13th October At Les TRESORS ART GALLERY
From: 24th to 30th September 2024
“TRIPARNA”
Solo Show of Paintings
By contemporary artist Sarang Hundiwala
VENUE:
Nehru Centre Art Gallery
Dr. Annie Besant Road
Worli, Mumbai 400 018
Timing: 11am to 7pm.
Contact: +91 9422206209
Email:sarang.hundiwala@gmail.com
Aurangabad-based artist Sarang Hundiwala presents a captivating blend of history, spirituality, and artistry in his intricately decorative works. Drawing from a rich array of influences ranging from Indian Miniature art traditions, doodling Zen tangles to Buddhist art influences, mythological frescoes, and traditional Indian sculpture—Sarang’s creations reflect the essence of a realm steeped in cultural heritage and artistic inspiration.
This show was inaugurated on 24th September 2024 by Dr. Uttam Jain Businessman & Member of Film Centre Board in the presence of Sunil Deore renowned sculptor, Mr. Mahendra Kalantri Director Acclaim Systems India Pvt Ltd, Nitin Jadia Art Collector, Mr. Prashant Kashikar MD Mika Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Jayesh Dakre, Neuroscientist and Smart Future Counsellor, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Daya Yadav Actor, Nagma Nizam Singer, Vaishali Raut Proprietor & entrepreneur, Chhaya Sakhre Classical Singer among others.
His upcoming solo exhibition, ‘Triparna: The Trinity of Art,’ at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai, exemplifies this unique synergy, offering a visual journey that seamlessly fuses these diverse traditions and popular cultural practices. Each painting invites the viewer into a world of personal religious and spiritual exploration, where Sarang deftly balances the intricate with the ethereal. Central to this collection are his works, which are based on Buddhist sculptures from around the world, starting from the historic Ajanta and Ellora cave art, as well as works from other regions where Buddhism has profoundly shaped culture, religion and philosophy.
Sarang’s works are a meditation on peace, unity, and harmony, embodying the interconnectedness of all life forms—a reflection of the Buddhist principles that anchor his practice. The precision of his penmanship and the subtlety of his brushstrokes create a mesmerising interplay of depth and lightness, leaving viewers enchanted by the richness of his textured surfaces and the inherent depth in their corresponding messages.
With numerous exhibitions to his name, artist Sarang Hundiwala’s art has earned a place in esteemed collections both in India and internationally. His solo show is not just an exhibition; it’s an invitation to experience the timeless spiritual and artistic traditions that continue to inform his evolving visual lexicon and inspire the world around him.
TRIPARNA Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Sarang Hundiwala In Nehru Centre Art Gallery
From: 10th to 16th September 2024
“COLOURAAG”
An Exhibition of Paintings
By
Contemporary artist Pavan Kumar Attavar
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,
Mumbai 400 001
Timing:11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9739209505
Recent work of a talented artist from Mangalore, Pavan Kumar Attavar has been displayed in a solo art show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai from 10th to 16th September 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This series in Acrylic colours on canvas will exemplify his thoughtful perceptions about the relevance and sanctity of musical instruments in general and violin in particular for spreading the eternal grandeur and harmony of music among the masses and, in turn, make them happy and joyful. He has made artistic used of pallet knife and acrylic colours on canvas for his paintings.
This exhibition was inaugurated on 10th September 2024 by Honourable Mrs. K.G. Menon, Secretary – Jehangir Art Gallery in the presence of Suhas Rao, Prajna Suhas Rao, Sanvi Rao, Swarit Rao and Sudhir Bolar.
The Series presented by Pavan Kumar Attavar elaborates the relevance and sanctity of white space or highlights and dark areas or depth. Having been greatly influenced by high notes and low note in Music and their effect on the listeners and all alike, he has incorporated the same inspiration from music in his artwork using apt colour tones and their rhythmic harmony. His work prominently highlights, the Violin in particular along with other instruments like Damru and Trident and their tonal resonance in orderto spread the fragrance and rhythm of music along masses. Making an optimum and iconic use of bull and other relevant ingredients at strategic arenas in the work, he has demonstrated his skill and command over the medium used in order to render ample contentment and divine tranquillity to all. Using the mythological background, he has focussed on the sanctity and relevance of both vibrations and resilience as well as tranquillity in the divine music – aptly called the 5th Ved or Pancham Veda to make the overall humanity happy and exhilarating as well as joyful in the apt perspectives of visual arts.
COLOURAAG Solo Show Of Paintings By Contemporary Artist Pavan Kumar Attavar In Jehangir
From: 2nd to 8th September 2024
“SRUJANSRUSHTI”
An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Satish R. Gaikwad
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
Hirji Gallery
161-B, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9960333338
SRUJANSRUSHTI
Recent work of a well known artist Satish Gaikwad has been displayed in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Hirji Gallery, Kala Ghoda, M.G. Road, Mumbai 400 001 from 2nd to 8th September 2024. This series made in Oil and Acrylic colours on canvas will reveal subtle nuances of the eternal beauty of nature and its Grandeur in all seasons throughout the year in its unique expressive style and techniques.
This show was Inaugurated on 2nd September 2024 by Smt. Satyabhama Ramchandra Gayakwad(mother of artist), Prakash Bhise (Sr. artist), Vijayraj Bodhankar (Renowned artist), Ramakant Jadhav (Sr. Writer), Mr. Sanjay, Dr. Seema Bhosale (artist) among others.
The present series in oil and acrylic colours on canvas elaborates the omnipresent beauty of Nature in various seasons throughout a year in his expressive style. He has focused on vivid facets of the beauty of nature in the apt arenas and perspectives in his unique creative as well as illustrative style. His works elaborate the musical melody and harmony associated with the divine music of Nature and its fragrance as well as aroma that spread around throughout the year. His creative and expressive style have rendered unique picturesqueness and visual grandeur to the various creations which in turn render ample visual pleasure and serenity to all.
SRUJANSRUSHTI Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Satish R. Gaikwad In Jehangir
From: 1st to 7th May 2024
Every Picture has a story…
A Solo Show of Photo Art
By Kabeer Ramesh
VENUE:
Nitya Artists Centre
103, 1st Floor, Siddhi Vinayak Grandeur
Opp Ravindra Natya Mandir, Sayani Road
Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 028
Contact: +91 9920072573
This show was inaugurated on 1st May 2024 by the hands of Adv. Rajay Gaikwad Honourable advocate at Mumbai Highcourt.
An exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh
Photo artist Kabeer Ramesh offers yet another solo exhibition titled ‘Every Picture has a story…’, the previous being ‘Frozen in Time’, which was held at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. ‘Every Picture has a story…’, exhibited at the ‘Nitya Artists Centre’, Prabhadevi, from 1st May, 2024 onwards, grapples with, as the title suggests, human endeavours/stories in diverse and vivid contexts; these are photo-stories of promises and perils of being human: the glories and triumphs memorialised in monuments are juxtaposed with toiling workers in busy bazaar streets of Kolkata; the symbols of towering human achievements – the world famous the Taj Mahal and London Bridge – co-habit with the unease of forlorn ruins of the dilapidated and discarded. Interestingly, the idea of loners is presented in creatively imagined forms – the ‘lone stone’ of Shillong relentlessly standing up to vagaries of waters, and the unending wait of birds in summer of Rajasthan. The trees presented in Kabeer Ramesh’s work too depict the diverse meaning universe: the erratic desires of the colonising human, and the falling humanity supported by dried branches of the uprooted. The exhibition also offers noteworthy studies in perspective – the broad-ways and the marvel of the Howrah bridge – what appears as meeting may be illusive, and what is near maybe far. The monuments in Kabeer’s work present an enigma: the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris lost its glorious treasures to the leaps of fire; so is the photograph of statue outside the Buckingham Palace, glorious yet stoic.
Kabeer Ramesh’s photographic imagery thus represents the indomitable human spirit, and also cautions against the unreasonable, erratic human desire to colonize. Importantly his works show that all human boundaries, all boundaries, are illusive, porous and imaginary. One could easily cross over the meaning universe and find multiple meanings through acts and ways of seeing and looking, in varied times and spaces.
EVERY PICTURE HAS A STORY An exhibition of Photographs by Kabeer Ramesh at Nitya Artists Centre
