Art and about: A great list of art exhibitions
Editor’s Note: Here’s one for the art lovers. The splainer team has curated a great list of art shows across cities that you can view before the dreary monsoon days set in. A Ghulammohammed Sheikh retrospective, Sudhir Patwardhan’s Bombay cityscapes, a rare collaboration with Jaipur Rugs, printmaking, and so much more.
Inheritance of a Feeling: We kick things off in Method Kala Ghoda, where Dheeraj Jadhav marries an inkblot style with influences from Banjara folklore—centred on introspective imagery. The goal is to evoke shared emotions and collective histories around memory, loss and healing—’Images of One’s Relativity’ is a good example.
When: Till June 15
Where: Method, Mumbai
After Silence: Also in Method, this solo exhibition by Harshh Kumar—who is a Delhi-based artist. His works engage with themes of identity and memory. But what caught our eye were the broad brush strokes and the use of colours—like this one titled ‘I went for a walk’ or this untitled piece.
When: Till June 15
Where: Method, Mumbai
Dreamers: This exhibition by Chandigarh-based artist Gurjeet Singh is in collab with Jaipur Rugs. Singh makes soft sculptures inspired by conversations with friends and strangers, in real life and online. His work combines traditional imagery with unconventional fabrics. The result? This beautiful rug below.
When: Till June 7
Where: Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai
Of Worlds Within Worlds: This major retrospective celebrates the life and work of Gulammohammed Sheikh, showcasing over 190 pieces spanning six decades. From paintings and digital collages to large installations like the Kaavad, the exhibition explores his journey through personal memory, cultural heritage, and global history. Highlights include iconic works like ‘Speechless City’, innovative storytelling through accordion books, the Kahat Kabir series, and archival materials and writings. Below, you can see the piece we are really fond of—a 1996 painting titled ‘Tree of Life’.
When: Till June 30
Where: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Delhi
Van Gogh — An Immersive Story: This one’s for the casuals rather than the connoisseurs. If you missed out on the Van Gogh 360 experience in 2023, you get another bite at the cherry this time around. The name of the game is pretty simple—enter a tent and immerse yourself for an hour as you’re surrounded by animated projections of the iconic artist’s best known works.
When: Till June 8
Where: DLF Promenade, Delhi
Cities: Built, Broken: By Sudhir Patwardhan whose work captures Mumbai’s changing cityscape—from hopeful construction in the 80s and 90s to today’s crowded chaos. His work explores urban alienation and social divides, revealing the city’s political layers. The piece ‘Abandon’ stood out, spotlighting disillusionment and inequality in the city’s stratified life.
When: Till June 15
Where: Tri Art and Culture, Kolkata
We don't end at our edges: Ravikumar Kashi breathes new life into the Kannada alphabet by using paper to ‘paint’ letters for display in a bold and evocative statement about the significance of language as a repository for humans’ experiences and communication. But the ultimate goal is to see for yourself and find your own interpretation!
When: Till June 15
Where: MAP, Bangalore
Vaanyerum Vizhuthugal: Roots that Reach for the Sky: This photo exhibition was part of Chennai Photo Biennale 2024-2025—which has now come to the Museum of Art & Photography. Curated by Jaisingh Nageswaran, the photo exhibition brings together the works of twelve lens-based artists of Tamil origin. Below is Sridhar Balasubramaniyam’s work.
When: Till July 20
Where: MAP, Bangalore
Purusha Prakriti: A tribute to Earth Month, this exhibition brings together 39 artists from India and beyond. Curated by Uma Nair, the show explores the harmony between tradition, nature, and contemporary art through sculptures, installations, ceramics, prints, and paintings. Highlights include works honoring sculptor Himmat Shah, innovative ceramics, and striking paintings by artists like Thota Vaikuntam and Muzaffar Ali. The splainer team’s fave is of course the sculpture titled ‘Red News’, which you can see below.
When: Till June 10
Where: Bespoke Art Gallery, Ahmedabad
I Dissect Therefore I Am: Anirban Mitra’s immaculately intricate paintings are chockablock full of references to pop culture, myth, archives and his own observations—which are then juxtaposed with a broader historical context and a frame shaped by Bengali folk idioms. Yes, that’s as much of a mouthful as the level of detail in his works—one of which you can see below.
When: June 7
Where: Mumbai
Through The Line and The Lens: Is a major printmaking retrospective. Curated by Rekha Rodwittiya, it presents a rich collection of the prolific work of Jyoti Bhatt’s prints, photographs, and writings from Bhavna Kakar’s archive. Celebrating over six decades of his work, the exhibition highlights Bhatt’s unique blend of traditional folk motifs with modern printmaking, as well as his dedication to documenting India’s cultural heritage through photography. Our top choice has to be the 1972 piece titled ‘Reminiscence’ for its sheer detailing and variety. See it below.
When: Till June 8
Where: Latitude 28, Delhi
Peers 2025: This is Khoj Studios’ six-week long artists’ residency programme which concludes with an open gallery. This year, the artists in residence are: Abhay Pratap Singh, Maithili Bavkar, Pratik Naik, Ritwika Ganguly and Stuti Bansal. Below is the art piece by Debashruti Aich which was presented last year. We’re excited to see what’s in store this year!
When: July 4
Where: Khoj Studios, Delhi
