New Delhi, 16th May: In the heart of Dubai’s thriving cultural scene, Progressive Art Gallery unveils an exhibition that dares to ask—can protest be quiet, spiritual, or even aesthetic? Titled “Intertwined: Revisitation of the Indian Art Narrative,” this landmark showcase invites visitors to walk through a visual history of dissent, individualism, and innovation within Indian Modern Art.
Running until 31st May 2025, the exhibition brings together an extraordinary constellation of artists whose works continue to shape conversations about identity, resistance, and legacy.
Curated by Wendy Amanda Coutinho, Intertwined reframes protest beyond its political connotation—positioning it as a deeply personal, creative force that transcends slogans and manifests through form, colour, and symbolism.
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“Art’s relevance lies not in the adherence to any ideology, but in its potential to dare, to question, and to unearth the unseen truths of its time,” says curator Wendy Amanda Coutinho. “This exhibition is not about loud declarations, but about the layered acts of defiance—intimate, philosophical, formal—that shaped the trajectory of modern Indian art.”
A Pantheon of Masters
From the pioneering Progressive Artists’ Group—including M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, S.H. Raza, K.H. Ara, H.A. Gade, and S.K. Bakre—to modern visionaries like Tyeb Mehta, Bhupen Khakhar, Jehangir Sabavala, and V.S. Gaitonde, Intertwined highlights how these artists resisted not just colonial hangovers, but also the confinement of ideologies, markets, and expectations.
Their protest was often formal rather than political—seen in Raza’s meditative abstraction, Souza’s provocative figuration, or Gaitonde’s Zen-infused minimalism.
Beyond the Frame
Alongside these modern masters, the exhibition also presents powerful feminist and folk-rooted counter-narratives by artists such as Anjolie Ela Menon, B. Prabha, Madhvi Parekh, and Arpita Singh—women who dared to tell stories often ignored by the dominant discourse.
The inclusion of visionaries like Jamini Roy, Ganesh Pyne, Jogen Chowdhury, Shyamal Dutta Ray, and K.G. Subramanyan further expands the conversation, showing how protest in Indian art was rarely linear—it was layered, introspective, mystical, and at times, heartbreakingly personal.
A Director’s Reflection
“This exhibition is a celebration of artists who didn’t just paint pictures, they carved paths,” says Harshvardhan Singh, Director of Progressive Art Gallery. “Their works, drawn from across decades and ideologies, converge here to speak a common truth—art is, and always has been, a powerful agent of change.”
Exhibition Details
- Venue: Progressive Art Gallery, Dubai
- Dates: Open to public until 31st May 2025
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 11 AM – 7 PM
Progressive Art Gallery remains the only dedicated space in Dubai for showcasing Modern Indian Art with a growing global presence.
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