Indian Art is an amalgamation of symbolism and sensuality. This is a unique medium of expressions, which is the outcome of multiple influences from Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Islam etc. Numerous types of Indian paintings have emerged in the due course of time in different geographic locations as a result of religious and cultural impact. It can be broadly classified into Contemporary, Modern, Traditional and tribal art and also sculptures which are in various forms like wooden, metal, brass etc. Indian subcontinent is famous for being the home country of a number of exceptionally brilliant artists like M F Hussain, Jaminiroy, Tyeb Mehta, F.N.Souza etc.
Indian Contemporary art is a broad grouping that is generally defined as anything created since the end of World War II including paintings, sculptures, art installation and even video art. Contemporary artists' works with dynamic combination of materials, concepts and subjects that challenges traditional boundaries.Many fill their work with strong sense of self-awareness. They often adopt, borrow from earlier modern and classical works. With the new trends graffiti art which is the writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place and digital art is becoming increasingly noticeable. Contemporary Indian art shows rare kind of maturity and high degree of sophistication. It is showing readiness to imbibe global trends without fear of losing its inherent strength and willing to experiment. Indian artist is also no more confined to one single medium of oil on canvas or water color on paper, but is using mix of all available mediums.
If one takes a close look at contemporary art created by Indian artists, one will not find any distinction between paintings, assemblages, installations, collages and sculptures as Indian artists with new level of energy is exploring all available mediums. Art and Culture market was hit hard after the collapse of 2008.Now it has grown over the last few years. After a roller coaster ride the market seem to be on a stable ground. According to a report India is at the tenth place in the classification of countries by GDP in 2012. Despitemeltdown, it is considered as the fourth most buoyant art market in the world.
Modern art gallery plays a very important role in shaping the Indian art. Indian contemporary artists who were confined mostly to Indian sub-continent and ignored by western media and has now reached west. Though, not noticed by Indian media or Indian establishments, it has certainly helped to change the stereotype image of India into a vibrant country of immense possibilities. Today, we are is witnessing exponential growth both culturally and commercially. And all this has been made possible by the Modern art gallery; it has grown without giving up its own uniqueness and the same time striking a cord at the international level. Artists by and large are now expressing concerns and aspirations of the nation as a whole in their own styles. During last decade art works from Indian artists including Subodh Gupta, T V Santosh, JitishKallatThukral and Tagra are figuring quite prominently at Christie's autumn sales of contemporary art in Hong Kong. A few years ago, it would not have been possible.
These developments and new found place for Indian art is very encouraging for young artists from the subcontinent.
Indian Contemporary art is a broad grouping that is generally defined as anything created since the end of World War II including paintings, sculptures, art installation and even video art. Contemporary artists' works with dynamic combination of materials, concepts and subjects that challenges traditional boundaries.Many fill their work with strong sense of self-awareness. They often adopt, borrow from earlier modern and classical works. With the new trends graffiti art which is the writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place and digital art is becoming increasingly noticeable. Contemporary Indian art shows rare kind of maturity and high degree of sophistication. It is showing readiness to imbibe global trends without fear of losing its inherent strength and willing to experiment. Indian artist is also no more confined to one single medium of oil on canvas or water color on paper, but is using mix of all available mediums.
If one takes a close look at contemporary art created by Indian artists, one will not find any distinction between paintings, assemblages, installations, collages and sculptures as Indian artists with new level of energy is exploring all available mediums. Art and Culture market was hit hard after the collapse of 2008.Now it has grown over the last few years. After a roller coaster ride the market seem to be on a stable ground. According to a report India is at the tenth place in the classification of countries by GDP in 2012. Despitemeltdown, it is considered as the fourth most buoyant art market in the world.
Modern art gallery plays a very important role in shaping the Indian art. Indian contemporary artists who were confined mostly to Indian sub-continent and ignored by western media and has now reached west. Though, not noticed by Indian media or Indian establishments, it has certainly helped to change the stereotype image of India into a vibrant country of immense possibilities. Today, we are is witnessing exponential growth both culturally and commercially. And all this has been made possible by the Modern art gallery; it has grown without giving up its own uniqueness and the same time striking a cord at the international level. Artists by and large are now expressing concerns and aspirations of the nation as a whole in their own styles. During last decade art works from Indian artists including Subodh Gupta, T V Santosh, JitishKallatThukral and Tagra are figuring quite prominently at Christie's autumn sales of contemporary art in Hong Kong. A few years ago, it would not have been possible.
These developments and new found place for Indian art is very encouraging for young artists from the subcontinent.
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