The Raza Foundation to Host Art Matters CII — An Evening of Art and Conversation on 22 August 2025
The Raza Foundation will host an inspiring evening of artistic conversation as The Raza Foundation, in collaboration with the India International Centre, presents the next edition of Art Matters CII. On Friday, 22 August 2025, at 6:15 PM, celebrated artist Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with renowned author, curator, and critic Uma Nair. The event will take place at Seminar Halls 2 & 3, Kamladevi Block, India International Centre. This session promises deep insights into contemporary art practices, creative journeys, and the evolving role of artists in society.
The Raza Foundation to Host Art Matters CII — An Evening of Art and Conversation on 22 August 2025
The Raza Foundation will host an inspiring evening of artistic conversation as The Raza Foundation, in collaboration with the India International Centre, presents the next edition of Art Matters CII. On Friday, 22 August 2025, at 6:15 PM, celebrated artist Phaneendra Nath Chaturvedi will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with renowned author, curator, and critic Uma Nair. The event will take place at Seminar Halls 2 & 3, Kamladevi Block, India International Centre. This session promises deep insights into contemporary art practices, creative journeys, and the evolving role of artists in society.
Venice Art Biennale 2025: Masters & Modern Voices—An Indian Ensemble
India marks a significant presence at the 60th Venice Art Biennale, themed Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., curated by Carlo Ratti. Though there is no official national pavilion, Indian artists are prominently represented through collateral exhibitions and international showcases. Featured artists include M.F. Husain, Atul Dodiya, Jitish Kallat, Madhvi Parekh, Manu Parekh, Saumya, Areez Katki, and Priyageetha Dia. Running from 19 April to 24 November 2025, the Biennale highlights India's dynamic engagement with both its artistic heritage and contemporary global discourse.
Call for Entries: The Natural Eye 2025 by the Society of Wildlife Artists
The Society of Wildlife Artists invites submissions for The Natural Eye 2025, their prestigious Annual Exhibition celebrating the beauty and vitality of the natural world. Artists are encouraged to submit works that depict wildlife subjects and capture the essence of nature. Submit online: www.mallgalleries.org.uk
- Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 and above
- Over £5,000 in prizes, including the British Trust for Ornithology Award (£500) for the most outstanding bird-themed artwork
- Deadline for submissions: Friday, 22 August 2025, by 12 noon
- Featured: Blue Kites by Darren Rees SWLA
Bespoke Art Gallery, Ahmedabad presents Voices, a group exhibition curated by Uma Nair, at Jehangir Art Gallery Auditorium, Mumbai from 16th to 24th July 2024.
The exhibition will be held at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery Auditorium in Mumbai from 16th to 24th July 2024. Voices brings together a diverse range of contemporary artists whose works reflect powerful expressions, personal narratives, and thought-provoking perspectives. This carefully curated showcase invites viewers to engage with the multiplicity of artistic voices shaping today’s visual culture.
DAG is organizing an exhibition of artist Madhvi Parekh titled “Remembered Tales” from 11th July to 23rd August 2025 at 22A Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi.
MF Husain’s painting has set a new record as the most expensive modern Indian artwork ever sold, fetching a staggering ₹118 crore at auction
M.F. Husain’s monumental 1954 painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) achieved a historic milestone when it was sold at Christie’s New York on March 19, 2025, for approximately $13.7–13.8 million (₹118 crore). This sale set a new benchmark, making it the most expensive modern Indian artwork ever auctioned. The nearly 14-foot-wide canvas, composed of 13 vivid vignettes capturing the spirit of rural India, reflects Husain’s deep engagement with post-independence identity and narrative modernism. The record-breaking auction underscores Husain’s enduring legacy and signals a growing global appreciation for Indian modern art.
