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30/09/2025

The MASH Ball, hosted by philanthropist, art patron, and MASH founder Shalini Passi, is a dynamic celebration of art and cinema in support of UNICEF India. More than an event, it stands as a powerful expression of commitment to children’s rights, development, and creative empowerment. Bringing together artists, philanthropists, changemakers, and cultural leaders, the MASH Ball champions a cause that transcends borders.

Now in its second edition, the MASH Ball explores the theme “Fashion in Films”, highlighting the rich dialogue between cinema and style. The evening includes a thoughtfully curated art showcase and a gathering of influential voices from the worlds of creativity and philanthropy, creating a powerful convergence of vision, purpose, and passion.

At its heart, the MASH Ball honors both artistic expression and humanitarian values. Through the involvement of public figures and cultural icons, MASH and UNICEF India seek to expand their reach and amplify their impact, advancing access to education, nutrition, clean water, protection, and opportunity for every child.

All proceeds from the event will directly support two key initiatives championed by Ms Passi: UNICEF India’s Art-Based Therapy (ABT) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes.

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Image 2: Francis Newton Souza. Untitled (1964), Oil on Board. Courtesy - Dhoomimal Gallery
Image 3: Raghava K. K. La liberté de Guernica (2023), Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy - Volte Gallery
Image 4: Narayan Biswas. Untitled (2024), Panch Metal. Courtesy - Paletter Gallery
Image 5: Ryan Koopmans. The Wild Within (2025), still from video art. Courtesy - Ryan Koopmans
Image 6: Ashiesh Shah. KALAGHODA (2024), Cast aluminium, Glass. Courtesy - Atelier Ashiesh Shah
Image 7: Michelle Poonawala. Aqua Vitae (2024), Mixed Media with acrylic paint & metal butterflies on canvas board. Courtesy - Michelle Poonawala
Image 8: Rocco Ritchie. Self Portrait Before (2024), Oil on canvas. Courtesy - Rocco Ritchie

27/09/2025

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with Gallerie Splash, is showcasing two parallel exhibitions celebrating modern Indian masters:

Naina Dalal: The Silent Fire Within— This retrospective presents over six decades of drawings, paintings, and prints by Naina Dalal (b. 1935, Vadodara). Trained in Baroda, London, and New York, Dalal shaped a practice that bridges painting and printmaking with rare intensity.

Her art reflects social realities, the lives and struggles of women, and the layered bonds between humans and animals. Charged with passion and texture, her works often feature eyes that speak with remarkable depth and emotion. The exhibition reintroduces an artist whose vision remains urgent, empathetic, and profoundly relevant today.

Ratan Parimoo: Pioneer Abstractionist — (1958–1973) Ratan Parimoo (b. 1936, Srinagar), painter, art historian, pedagogue, and recipient of the Padma Shri, occupies a singular place in the history of Indian modernism. His practice reflects a fearless movement away from figuration at a time when abstraction was largely uncharted in India.

Parimoo’s abstractions resist ornament and symbolism, privileging rhythm, intensity, and painterly invention. His bold use of encaustic techniques, architectonic compositions, and evolving visual vocabularies reveal an artist deeply rooted in Indian traditions yet engaged in dialogue with international modernism. This exhibition restores attention to his pioneering role in establishing Baroda as a vital centre of post-independence art and affirms his legacy as a visionary modernist whose abstractions remain resonant today.

On view: 11 September - 12 October 2025
Where: NGMA Mumbai, Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall, Fort
Curatorial Advisor: Girish Shahane

26/09/2025

In The Art of Embroidery, Atelier Nandini Sawhny • Aisha Jameel, together with their team of kaarigars, reimagine the Tree of Life (Kalpvriksha) through intricate hand-embroidered tapestries. Rooted in the histories of palampores and English crewel work, the exhibition transforms a timeless motif into a contemporary language of stitch and surface.

Each embroidery is shaped by the collaborative rhythm of the artists and kaarigars, their taankas layering texture, depth, and luminosity. A dialogue unfolds between tradition and reinterpretation - Persian, Chinese, and European influences merging seamlessly with Indian aesthetics.
What emerges is a living archive: embroidery as both memory and reinvention, a tribute to craft that continues to evolve through resilience and artistry.

Image 1: Tree of Life with flowers and fruits in red
Image 2: Tree of Life in symmetry
Image 3: Flower vase
Image 4: Palm Tree of Life
Image courtesies: Gallery Art Motif

On view at .art.motif
27 September – 8 November 2025

23/09/2025

Vimoo Sanghvi was part of a pioneering circle of ceramic artists in Mumbai who redefined the possibilities of their medium at a time of rapid transformation. Moving beyond traditional craft associations and rejecting the exoticized label of the “Oriental artisan,” Sanghvi embraced a distinctly modern, urban identity shaped by formal art education, global influences, and the integration of contemporary technologies into her practice. Her work reflected a conscious shift towards material-based experimentation that resonated with broader post-independence artistic movements in India. Industrial processes, modernist aesthetics, and an openness to international dialogue all played a role in reshaping ceramics from a utilitarian craft into a vehicle for conceptual and formal innovation.

The retrospective Whispering Clay traces Sanghvi’s unique trajectory as an artist who not only expanded the technical and visual language of ceramics but also contributed to a wider narrative of modern Indian art. Her practice speaks to the energy and vision of a generation that saw clay not just as earth, but as a site of reinvention. In highlighting Sanghvi’s journey, the exhibition also offers a nuanced glimpse into the evolving roles and voices of women in the post-independence art world—women who carved space for themselves through deep material knowledge, personal expression, and a commitment to pushing boundaries.

All Images Courtesy: Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai.

Whispering Clay, curated by Kristine Michael, 11 – 20 September, 2025, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai.

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19/09/2025

Bhavna Kakar, Editor-in-Chief of TAKE on Art, visits the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, Recipes for Broken Hearts. It opened on September 5, 2025, marking Central Asia’s largest cultural event to date. Commissioned by Gayane Umerova and curated by Diana Campbell, the Biennial highlights Uzbekistan’s rich craft traditions through collaborations between international artists and local artisans. Set across newly restored historic landmarks by architect Wael Al Awar. These sites continue to host cultural and educational events led by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation. Bringing together renowned artists, emerging voices and master Uzbek makers, the Bukhara Biennial revives the city’s legacy as a center of artistic and intellectual exchange.

Image Captions:
1. Untitled, 2024–2025 by Marina Perez Simão Brazil in collaboration with Bakhtiyar Babamuradov Uzbekistan.
2. A Thousand Prayers, 2025 by Jazgul Madazimova Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the women of Bukhara.
3. Blue Room, 2024–2025 by Abdulvahid Bukhoriy Uzbekistan in collaboration with Jurabek Siddikov Uzbekistan.
4&5. Healer of Broken Hearts, 2024–2025 by Khadim Ali Australia in collaboration with Sanjar Nazarov and Said Kamolov, Photo by Bhavna Kakar.
6&7 Close, 2024–2025 by Antony Gormley, United Kingdom in collaboration with Temur Jumaev Uzbekistan.
8&9. Salt Carried by the Wind, 2024–2025 by Subodh Gupta in collaboration with Baxtiyor Nazirov.
10.11&12. Longing, 2024–2025 by Himali Singh Soin (India) in collaboration with David Soin Tappeser (India/United Kingdom).
13. Safar (Journey), 2025 by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in collaboration with Zavkiddin Yodgorov.
14. (bottom) work by Kakhramonova in collaboration with Lilian Cordell.
15. Navat Uy, 2024–2025 by Laila Gohar in collaboration with Ilkhom Shoyimkulov.
16. Food Meditations with Jeong Kwan at Khoja Kalon, 2025. Photo by Bhavna Kakar.
17. Visual Identity of Bukhara Biennial 2025.

All Images Courtesy: Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation and Credit: Felix Odell, unless mentioned.
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15/09/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁

This year marks 15 years of TAKE on Art, and we’re delighted to launch a special series of TAKE Editions—artist-made, limited works created by practitioners who have championed the magazine’s many outreach initiatives, making a go-to journal for South Asian contemporary art.

𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗵

A third-generation modernist, Manu Parekh (b. 1939, Ahmedabad) emerged in the 1960s. Early influences include Paul Klee and S. B. Palsikar (J.J. School of Art). Following his marriage to artist Madhvi Parekh, he deepened his engagement with vernacular forms, evolving a language that is tactile and spirited—he often calls himself a “physical” painter, even as his work is nourished by literature, history, and criticism. In 1992, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

His practice is defined by vivid colour, bold brushstrokes, and strong linearity that together evoke the dynamic relationship between man, nature, and the inner landscape. His works span abstraction, figuration, and allegorical depictions, often charged with tactile energy and a sense of spiritual inquiry.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Conceived by Bhavna Kakar (), TAKE Editions commissions unique, hand-crafted artworks and artist-designed objects with leading artists. The initiative bridges the gap between art and audiences, placing collectable works within reach of a wider community of enthusiasts.

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Untitled
𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺: Acrylic on Canson paper in the form of a paper-pulp book cast sculpture.
𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: 11 x 9.5 x 1.5 inches

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: [email protected]

13/09/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘃𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.

A pioneering contemporary artist, Parekh’s practice bridges folk traditions and modernist sensibilities. Born in 1942 in Sanjaya, Gujarat, she was encouraged to practice arts early on by her husband, artist Manu Parekh. Over the decades, she has build a body of work which carries a distinctive visual language shaped by childhood memories, folklore and the influences of Paul Klee and Joan Miró. Her narrative-driven works retain the flat planes and decorative motifs of folk art, while grappling with vital themes including the girl child, women’s status, and the shifting encounters between rural and urban life. Tirelessly experimental across oil, acrylic, watercolour, printmaking, and unconventional materials, Parekh continues to weave memory and lived experience into a practice that is both imaginative and profoundly her own.

Since its inception, TAKE Editions, conceptualised by Bhavna Kakar, has sought to bridge the gap between art and viewers. TAKE Editions have brought works into the homes of a wide and diverse community, including many who may not have considered themselves collectors in a conventional definiation. Conceived in close collaboration with leading artists, this initiative has commissioned unique, hand-crafted artworks and objects that are accessible, affordable, and deeply meaningful to a younger generation of enthusiasts.

Title: Untitled
Medium: Acrylic on handmade paper in the form of paper-pulp book cast sculpture.
Size: 10.8 x 9.5 inches

Email at [email protected] for queries

11/09/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

We are celebrating 15 years of TAKE on Art () with the launch of the first Take Edition of 2025. These objet d’art have been made by some of our favourite artists who have supported us on this journey. We are honoured to announce the first edition made by Madhvi Parekh.

Parekh is a leading contemporary artist whose practice bridges folk traditions and modernist sensibilities. Born in 1942 in Sanjaya, Gujarat, Parekh was encouraged early on by her husband, artist Manu Parekh, and has since developed a distinct visual language inspired by childhood memories, folklore, and influences such as Paul Klee and Miró. Her narrative-driven works retain the flat surfaces and decorative motifs of folk art while addressing vital themes such as the status of women, the girl child, and the encounters between rural and urban life. Constantly experimenting across media, oil, acrylic, watercolour, printmaking, and unconventional materials, she continues to weave memory and lived experience into a practice that is versatile, imaginative, and uniquely her own.

Since its inception, TAKE Editions, conceptualised by Bhavna Kakar (), has been central to our efforts to break away from the remoteness that art often assumes in the public realm. These editions have brought artworks into the homes of a wide community of enthusiasts, even those who may not see themselves as collectors. Conceived in collaboration with leading artists, the initiative has commissioned hand-crafted artworks and unique objects that are more accessible and affordable to a younger generation.

09/09/2025

In Horizons of Memory, Yashwant Deshmukh builds quiet worlds out of muted tones, abstracted architecture, and the traces of lived experience. His paintings invite us into spaces where form becomes atmosphere, where memory is not a story but a presence.

Doors, crevices, gradations of light - each surface is a meditation, each absence an opening for us to step in. In Deshmukh’s work, stillness is not emptiness but depth, a place where solitude and reflection converge.

This exhibition is less about looking back than about inhabiting memory as a sensory terrain. For those willing to pause, these canvases hold silence, shelter, and resilience.

On view at
10 – 30 September 2025

Artwork 1: Home-1, Acrylic Marble Powder & Pencil on Mounted Canvas, 24 x 18.5 inches, 2018

Artwork 2: Home With Glass Bead Curtain, Acrylic, Marble Dust & Graphite on Canvas, 45 x 60 inches, 2025

Artwork 3: Curtain-20, Dry Pastel, Charcoal & Graphite on Paper, 33 x 47 inches, 2020

02/09/2025

Take on Art visits the eighth edition of Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) 2025. The six galleries participating are Blueprint 12, Exhibit 320, Gallery Espace, Latitude 28, Shrine Empire, and Vadehra Art Gallery. These women-led galleries are showcasing established and emerging South Asian artists at Bikaner House, New Delhi from August 31 to September 4, 2025.

Along with the main exhibition, the two special exhibitions: A Sculpture Show, designed by Amrita Guha and Joya Nandurdikar of Untitled Design, presents works by fifteen artists from the six participating galleries; Taqiya Kalam, curated by Priyanshi S, turns the disciplinary boundaries between art and design fluid.

1. B. Pradhan Danda Nach, 2024, Exhibit 320
2. JK, Farming in my Village, 2025, Blueprint12
3. Juhikadevi Bhanjdeo, Veil of Silence, 2025, Latitude 28
4. Puneet Kaushik, Untitled, 2016-2024, Gallery Espace
5. Protick Sarker, In Plain Sight, 2023, Shrine Empire
6. Shilpa Gupta, 100 Hand-drawn Maps of India, 2025, Vadehra Art Gallery

01/09/2025

Some stories live in light, color, and ritual. In Kaal Netra – Sacred Matrices, Seema Kohli turns symbols, mirrors, and movement into a world that feels both timeless and entirely her own. Every painting, installation, and performance is a meditation, a whisper of new myths drawn from the sacred and the everyday.

We have watched Seema’s vision grow over decades how she transforms inherited codes into radiant, feminine, and deeply personal narratives. This exhibition is more than a show; it is a journey into the imagination, devotion, and power that define her practice.

On view at
26 August – 26 September 2025

Image 1: The Golden Womb Series-I walk the path of wind and water
Image 2: The flutter of her wings and the unbending mountains
Image 3: The seed of life

22/08/2025

The TAKE INDIGENOUS Symposium has officially commenced, opening to a full house of participants, speakers, and collaborators.

We are delighted to witness such an enthusiastic response as we begin two days of dialogue, exchange, and reflection.

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