Contemporary Indian art has drawn much attention in recent years, but not many relevant exhibitions have been organised in art museums or such establishments as yet. For most of us, Indian art conjures up images of the saturated colour and upbeat rhythm in the Bollywood world; glimpses of lustful images in ‘Karma Sutra’; or traditional religious painting and sculptures.
Mori Art Museum (Japan) is launching the ‘Chalo! India’ exhibition end of this November. As exotic as its name, ‘Chalo’ means ‘Let’s Go’. The exhibition is showcasing over 100 art pieces by 27 Indian artists. It demonstrates how Indian art has developed since 1947, when the country was no longer under British rein. With influence from the Western world, Indian art has been developing its own language to respond to the contemporary society and globalisation. Apart from traditional paintings, the exhibition also includes other new media such as videos, mixed media and installations, presenting a spectrum of contemporary Indian art.
Text: Ron Lam | Translation: dilettante
Photo Courtesy: Mori Art Museum
Update: 18 Nov 2008
