Pigments and paradox
Striking a Harmony of Form, Line, and Tradition: Six Contemporary Artists to Showcase at Jehangir Art Gallery MUMBAI, INDIA — The historic Jehangir Art Gallery in Kala Ghoda is set to present a powerful, multi-voiced group art exhibition featuring six of India's compelling contemporary creators. Running from 9th June to 15th June 2026, the week-long showcase will exhibit a deeply evocative collection of paintings and creative experiments that challenge and redefine the boundaries of traditional and modern Indian aesthetics.
The exhibition brings together a curated selection of works by a distinguished lineup of participating artists: Bharati Arya, K K Sharma, Neelu Kanwaria, Piyali Sarkar, Sanjay Soni, Tanishka Khandelwal
Spanning diverse media and visual philosophies, the collection balances technical rigor with profound narrative depth. From meticulous structural geometry and reimagined traditional motifs to fluid, emotionally charged abstracts, the exhibition offers connoisseurs and new collectors alike a rare look into a vibrant tapestry of Indian artistic expression.
Grand Inauguration & Luminary Guests
The exhibition will be formally inaugurated in the presence of a stellar gathering of administrative leaders, eminent cultural preservationists, and art masters:
Chief Guest:
Ms. Nidhi Choudhari, IAS, Director of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai. Known for her strong advocacy of philosophical, empathetic curation and making art institutions spaces for public healing and inclusion, her presence highlights the exhibition’s cultural weight.
Guests of Honour:
Shri Rajendra Patil, Director of the India Art Festival and President of The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai—a towering figure in curating expansive platforms for independent artists across the country.
Shri Prakash Bal Joshi, Eminent Artist and President of the Artists' Centre, Mumbai, is celebrated for his expansive, atmospheric abstractions that capture the stillness of nature and human emotion.
Shri Jainkamal Sir, Eminent Artist and master of Typography, whose legendary command over line, text-as-form, and design has deeply influenced modern graphic and fine art.
