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Rarely is the span of a mid-March weekend justified for an exhibition of the greats in Indian art history. Allow AstaGuru to present its case: it’s one of India’s most respected auction houses based out of Bombay, and they’re returning for their annual Delhi exhibit to Bikaner House.
The show brings together works by MF Husain, FN Souza, Ram Kumar, Krishen Khanna, KH Ara, KK Hebbar and more; it’s a roll call of modernist Indian masters along with more contemporary artists including Paresh Maity, Thota Vaikuntam, Himmat Shah and Manu Parekh.
Frequently in the news for their sales and insight into what makes art appeal to different kinds of buyers, AstaGuru is quite conscious nonetheless of the exhibition experience: they have a name for their showcase, ShowKeen, which promises a relaxed viewing atmosphere designed not to overwhelm you.
Another reason why I wouldn’t complain about the short timing is that this is easy to incorporate into a solid weekend plan: you’ve got Diggin and L'Opéra eateries on Bikaner House premises, and Khan Market, NGMA and Indian War Memorial nearby. Despite crowds, I’d say Bikaner House is one of the easiest galleries to navigate travelling to in the city.
When: March 14-15. 11am-6pm.
Where: CCA Gallery, Gate No 3, Bikaner House, Pandara Road
Entry: Free
Nearest metro: Khan Market
Parking: Available on Bikaner House premises