Sneha Gautam Few artists have captured the pulse of Kolkata, its people, chaos, and charm with as much sensitivity and depth as Paritosh Sen. Born in 1918 in Dhaka (now in Bangladesh), Sen’s life and art were deeply intertwined with the evolving cultural fabric of 20th-century India. He was a founding member of the iconic […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Ever so often, the story of an artist emerges not just through biographies or archives, but through the works that continue to surface, captivate, and inspire. On the birth anniversary of Hemendranath “Hemen” Mazumdar (1894–1948), one is reminded of a painter who balanced the intimacy of Bengal’s cultural ethos with a broader, universal […]Read More
Sneha Gautam The landscapes of Jehangir Sabavala (August 23, 1922- September 2, 2011) feel more like quiet poems than just paintings. In his oil compositions, whether expansive coastlines or serene inland vistas he artfully blended shadow and light, texture and space, to conjure a rare kind of stillness. His canvases often carry an intricate depth […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru is holding a Collectors’ Choice auction, a curated celebration of rare masterpieces that have helped shape the legacy of Indian Modern Art. Taking place on June 26–27, 2025, the online auction features seminal works by cultural pioneers and modern masters—each piece representing a chapter in the nation’s visual heritage. This thoughtfully curated […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Each year, June 15 marks the birth anniversary of Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar, a quietly powerful yet deeply influential figure in the history of Modern Indian Art. In an era when many artists embraced abstraction to signal modernity, Hebbar remained committed to the human figure—choosing it not out of resistance, but as an intuitive […]Read More
Sneha Gautam After India gained independence in 1947, the country’s art scene began to shift dramatically. With a newly sovereign nation came a fresh wave of artistic exploration, as artists sought to express the spirit of independence while also honoring the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The fusion of traditional art forms with modern techniques became […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru’s upcoming auction, titled Manifest, will showcase a unique amalgamation of modern and contemporary Indian art from the oeuvres of the most celebrated artists in the country. The meticulously curated catalogue highlights rare works by eminent modern Indian artists including M F Husain, Amrita Sher-Gil, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Jamini Roy, K K Hebbar, K […]Read More
Team L&M In its upcoming Modern Indian Art ‘Collectors Choice’ Auction, AstaGuru will present bidders with an extraordinary opportunity to acquire masterpieces and rare compositions. The auction scheduled on March 20-21, 2024 is expected to garner a tremendous response due to the vastness and diversity of the selection offered. The collection of over 140 works […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Republic Day is a celebration of India’s rich and diverse culture, tradition and heritage along with the vibrant tapestry of arts and crafts to emerge from the subcontinent. Modern Indian art along with the subversive voices of contemporary Indian art have, over time, contributed to the indomitable spirit that the country is known […]Read More
Team L&M The two-day Astaguru auction that begins tomorrow (October 27) will unveil a treasure trove of rare and previously unseen artworks in its upcoming auction Iconic Masters. It has 190 lots showing the journey of art through significant decades of Modern Indian Art and features works by revered names who shaped the nation’s artistic […]Read More
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