India is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world. It is symbolized by the diverse culture rich in distinct languages, dresses, religions, cuisines, festivities, and many more activities. When we talk about religion having divine power in the forms of so many gods, the image that immediately comes to our mind is the Hindu religion. Among all the gods, Lord Shiva holds a special place in the eyes of his devotees. Now you might be thinking what is so interesting about Shiva that makes art lovers buy Lord Shiva Painting... Read more>>

India is known for its rich and diverse cultural diversity. It has been bestowed with people of a different race, color, culture, faith, and religion who have found a home in the tolerant and accommodating environment of our soil. This could be proved by the fact that India stands 6th in the world in the list of countries having a maximum number of world heritage sites. UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention, established in 1972 identifies 38 world heritage sites in India which include 30 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and on... Read more>>

“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” – Leonardo da Vinci Art is something that can’t be defined in some words. Some define it as the expression of freedom. Artists see it as a medium of communication. Their incomprehensible speech changes to a meaningful masterpiece. It is said that in order to understand the true meaning of something, you need to read between the lines. Similarly, in case of a painting, according to Marcel Duchamp, ... Read more>>

Mughal Empire disintegrated into pieces by the mid of 18th century. This resulted in a steep decline in demand for Mughal and Rajput styles of paintings. These circumstances scattered the painters who were enjoying the patronage of the royal courts across length and breadth of the country. They took shelter in the areas of Tanjore, Lucknow, Patna, Murshidabad, Nepal and the Punjab Hills. At the same time, India also witnessed the influx of some European painters like J. Zoffany, Tilly Kettle, T. Daniell, W. Daniell. These artists a... Read more>>

For Rabin Mondal art that is beautiful is not art. For him, art being a mirror to society was a very important aspect,” Kishore Singh Head of Exhibitions and Publications, DAG On 2nd July 2019, an era came to an end. He flew away leaving behind a celebrated legacy. Rabin Mondal was not just another passionate artists. Art presented to him a chance to vent out his experiences. Like many modern artists, he did not identify art with beauty. Rather, his works spit truth, dark and desolate truth, on the faces of its onlooker... Read more>>