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Artistry Across Eras: A Generational Dialogue
23 May
Summary
- Exhibition features 23 artists from diverse career stages.
- Artistic lineages are presented as non-linear conversations.
- Showcase highlights contemporary Indian artists' diverse explorations.
The Contemporary Lore: Sojourn of Styles and Generations Unfurled, currently at Shailja Art Gallery in Gurgaon, offers a fresh perspective on artistic lineage. This exhibition brings together 23 artists at different career stages, encouraging a dynamic conversation rather than a historical archive. It champions a radical premise: artistic genealogies are not strictly linear.
Curated by Kiran K. Mohan, the show features seasoned artists alongside emerging talents, fostering mutual illumination. The artworks span paintings, sculptures, and mixed media, chosen for their specific investigations into form, figuration, and identity. This collection underscores how contemporary Indian artists are continually rethinking their practice.
Shailja Jain, Founder & Director of Shailja Art Gallery, emphasizes that the exhibition presents these practices as equal partners in a dialogue. It aims to counter the historical dominance of a few masters by highlighting the growing impact of contemporary stalwarts and preparing a platform for the next generation, overcoming geographical and socio-political barriers.
The exhibition proposes an alternative to art world segmentation by market category or geography. It organizes artists based on artistic rigor and conceptual generosity, prompting reflection on how we perceive contemporary art through shared questions and material concerns rather than individual achievement.
