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Art Stars Collide at India Art Fair 2026
11 Feb
Summary
- Subodh Gupta and Ai Weiwei exhibited at Nature Morte booth.
- Vibha Galhotra and Alicja Kwade explored time, space, and nature.
- Sculptures used everyday objects to question reality and society.
The India Art Fair 2026 witnessed a significant gathering of prominent international artists at the Nature Morte booth. Renowned Indian sculptor Subodh Gupta showcased his distinctive "cascade of vessels," a piece reflecting a spiritual connection to nature and everyday idioms. He transforms ordinary objects into monumental forms, touching upon themes of urbanization and cultural hybridity.
Alongside Gupta, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei presented "old root," an homage to nature's power and humanity's role in the planet's delicate balance. Polish-German artist Alicja Kwade's "stele" offered a commentary on technology, using stacked smartphone casts to reflect on the information stored within them.
Vibha Galhotra's "Echoes of the future 2" sculptures merged debris with organic growth, symbolizing the collision of nature and urban environments. Her unique use of ghungroos in beehive sculptures created a fascinating interplay between sound, aesthetics, and natural cycles. These works collectively prompted reflection on reality, time, space, and the human condition.
