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Hermitage Hosts Unprecedented Indian Art Showcase
30 May
Summary
- Hermitage Museum features contemporary Indian art for the first time.
- Exhibition combines Indian contemporary works with historical Hermitage pieces.
- Focus on Indian art's complexity and urgency alongside masters.
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is marking a historic first by presenting an exhibition dedicated to India's contemporary art scene. This unprecedented showcase, titled Sediments of Becoming: Fossilised Present, Summoned Pasts, is the first time in its 260-year history the museum has focused on such a theme.
The exhibition features the works of 11 contemporary Indian artists. These pieces are thoughtfully displayed alongside historical objects drawn from the Hermitage's own vast collection, including icons, frescoes, and decorative art. This juxtaposition offers a unique dialogue between different eras and artistic traditions.
Co-curator Tunty Chauhan stated the exhibition's core concern was about narrative authority. The selection emphasizes art deemed complex, rigorous, and urgent enough to be considered in conversation with established masters within a globally renowned institution.
