“If he was creating monsters, probably no one would be troubled; but because his images are clearly intended to be human, one is compelled to ask why his faces have eyes high up in the forehead, or else scattered in profusion all over the face; why he paints the mouths that stretch like hair combs […] The post F N Souza: Morphology of The Face appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Could you tell us about your journey as a collector – what set you off on this path, when did you begin, how long have you been collecting? I’m an American. I was born on the banks of the Mississippi river in Missouri, and I did my PhD in ancient Indian history from the University […] The post In Conversation With Mitch Crites appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

A historic year of record-breaking sales, powered by a thriving art market and a resilient and unified art community, 2021 has turned out to be one of the most exciting and spirited years we’ve seen at Saffronart. As we turn the page on 2021, we would like to take a moment to review a monumental […] The post 2021: A Year in Review appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

The Indian subcontinent has nurtured some of the oldest human settlements and civilisations in the world. Having hosted countless cultural awakenings, innovations and exchanges since prehistoric times, the region boasts a rich and fascinating artistic history that continues to influence aesthetic movements and captivate spectators even today. Beginning with the sculptural masterpieces of Buddhist and […] The post 2000 Years of Indian Art appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

The Indian art world has, over the years, seen various artists making significant and often path-breaking contributions through their craft. But there are few artists who are as fascinating and brilliant as Amrita Sher-Gil.  Considered to be a pioneer of modernism in India, Sher-Gil’s short but highly fruitful career established her as an eminent artist […] The post Inside Amrita Sher-Gil’s Ladies’ Enclosure appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Gond art is among the most popular and well-known indigenous art traditions of India. Taking its name after the tribe which practices it, Gond art is mainly centred in Madhya Pradesh. Within this form, there is a wide spectrum of artistic styles, primarily connected to certain painters and their practices. The tribe’s strong tradition of […] The post The Art of Jangarh Singh Shyam appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Saffronart is saddened by the loss of artist Anjum Singh, who passed away on 17 November 2020. A passionate and dedicated artist, Singh will be remembered for the indelible mark that she left on the Indian art community. The post IN MEMORIAM: ANJUM SINGH (1967 – 2020) appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Saffronart’s upcoming auction Alive: Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art features a painting by Sabavala titled The Cactus Wave, 2006, which illustrates his masterful understanding of form, colour, space and structure. The post 3 Stylistic Elements in Jehangir Sabavala’s ‘The Cactus Wave’ appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Our upcoming auction Alive: Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art on 17 September features two paintings that encapsulate not only the various spiritual associations of this city, but also the nuances of a friendship between two of India’s greatest modernists – M F Husain and Ram Kumar. The post Perspectives and Paradoxes: Two Paintings on Benaras appeared first on State of the Art ..read more

Minal and Dinesh Vazirani remember the legendary Ebrahim Alkazi, who left behind an  unparalleled legacy in Indian art and theatre  The post In Memoriam: Ebrahim Alkazi (1925 – 2020) appeared first on State of the Art ..read more