Dynamism and vibrancy of Indian art showcased in a new show in Munich

Today internationally renowned artists from India like Riyas Komu, T.V. Santhosh and Iranna G.R. depict figuratively, yet their work is of a tremendous spiritual depth. Young talents such as Vibha Galhotra and Vivek Vilasini allow dismaying elements to act. Bose Krishnamachari and Murali cheeroth lead into a world of psychedelic.

The encoded pictures of Sachin Karne and their reference to art history show the intensiveness of the heritage from the past used and molded. Manish Pushkale and Akhilesh explore emotions by way of linear contours, whereas Chandra Bhattacharjee and George Martin P.J. let elements of Pop art intermingle with super-realism and expressionistic abstraction.

The dynamism, vibrancy and sensitivity of today’s leading Indian artists get showcased in a new show at galerie müller & plate based in Munich, Germany. Among the participating artists are Achuthan Kudallur, Akhilesh, Bose Krishnamachari, Chandra Bhattacharjee, Harsha Vardhana S, G. R. Iranna, George Martin PJ, Jehangir Jani, Leena Kejriwal, Manish Puskhale and Prabhakar Kolte.

Then there are names like Dileep Sharma, Ebenezer Singh, Prabuddha Dasgupta, Ravikumar Kashi, Riyas Komu, Roy Thomas, S. G. Vasudev, Sujata Bajaj, Sunil Padwal, T. V. Santhosh, Vanita Gupta, Vibha Galhotra, Vivan Sundaram and Vivek Vilasini. Works by F. N. Souza, Ganesh Haloi, and H. A. Gade also form part of the major show.

The show presents a sense of continuity in Indian art through five decades and more. Taking a cue from S. H. Raza’s works, the curatorial note concludes: “His sensuous impetus and the abstract symbolism can and will not deny western influence. Yet it’s genuine Indian-linked equally to its tradition and presence. On first sight, the art production in India seems very international and intercultural. But at close sight it shows its continuity with tradition and with the past.”