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A Way to Gali Qasim Jan, New Delhi

Curated by Unnati Singh and featuring ten artists from Calcutta. A WAY TO GALI QASIM JAN Introductory text by Unnati Singh Hai ab is māmūre meñ qaht-e-ġham-e-ulfat 'asad'  Ham ne ye maanā ki dillī meñ raheñ khāveñge kyā…….. Ghalib 's long journey from Delhi to Calcutta marked a significant period of his struggle and experiences as a poet. He arrived Calcutta in February 1828 via Lucknow, Allahabad and Benares . This period saw him write Gul-e ŕanā a collection inspired by Calcutta. After 190 years ten artists from Calcutta reflect back on the cities which hold Ghalib's heritage and it’s contemporary relevance .Their works create an intriguing allegory of multiple metaphors. These artists have tried to capture the internal rhythm , grace and beauty of the intricate culture Ghalib embraced in his poetry , layered with a resonance of wit and passion. Kalkatte kā jo zikr kiyā tū ne ham-nashīñ ik tiir mere siine meñ maarā ki haa.e haa.e In collaboration ...

Painting Dialogues: Dublin

A beautiful day at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. (Photo: Paul Behnke) Just a brief post to introduce some of the incredible artists I met up with on my recent trip to Dublin. It was my first time meeting a couple of the painters in person but luckily I have been a fan of all their work for quite sometime. Such a pleasure to meet up and share a pint with them all! Damien Flood Damien Flood, Second Life, 2017, oil on canvas, 150 x 125 cm Damien Flood, Dimensions Variable (Boudoir), 2017, oil on linen, 140 x 180 cm Damien Flood, Combust, 2017, oil on canvas, 150 x 125 cm Eileen Kenny Eileen Kenny, Keep Calm and Banish Depression, 2015, mixed media on panel Eileen Kenny, Beautiful, 2015, mixed media on panel Eileen Kenny, American Horror Story All Tied Up, 2015, mixed media on panel Diana Copperwhite Diana Copperwhite, Monumento, 2017, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in Diana Copperwhite, Confucius Confused, 2016, oi...