Category Archives: Art

I trained as a sculptor for five years in undergraduate and graduate school before dropping out under dramatic circumstances that I write about in my book, Monsoon Diary. Recently, I have started writing about art– both contemporary and ancient Indian art. Here are some of my posts.

Kochi Biennale

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

How I wish I were in Kochi now! All for art and art for all: Kochi Kerala get its first biennale After months of excitement and controversy, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale will open tomorrow in Kochi, Kerala. Named after an ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Arts/Fashion, The National | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ikebana

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Thank you, Malathi-aunty. Navras’ in an ikebana arrangement The ladies behind this ancient art Shoba Narayan      First Published: Thu, Nov 15 2012. 08 07 PM IST

Posted in Art, Mint | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Pottery

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

I loved writing this piece because I love clay and pots and ceramic arts It’s never too late to get your hands on wet clay Working with your hands in wet clay is a sensual experience Shoba Narayan  First Published: … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Mint | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bangalore Art Scene

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

A piece in FT here

Posted in Art, FT | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Music and Art

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Columns Posted: Fri, Mar 30 2012. 9:17 PM IST Tuning in to change ‘You have to hold your audience through your ability to elaborate on what you are thinking and playing’ The Good Life | Shoba Narayan  Artist Sudarshan Shetty … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Mint, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

About Jitish Kallat and Reena Saini Kallat

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Columns Posted: Thu, Feb 2 2012. 7:45 PM IST Walking the art talk with the Kallats Jitish and Reena are charming and polite—to me and to each other. They don’t interrupt and listen intently to each other as they describe … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Mint | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Website on Indian art

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I came across this interesting website, Chitralakshana, that talks about Indian art.  Perhaps some of you may be interested in it.  Minal?

Posted in Art, Teaching IIM 2012 | 2 Comments

Art Class

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I want you to focus on developing a vocabulary for describing art.  Here are a couple of websites to start with.  You could also look through the “Art” section of my blog.  I thank Minal for supplying the following website. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | 17 Comments

Art in America- India Art Fair

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

A piece for Art in America India Art Fair Gains Major Dealers, Courts Collectors by shoba narayan 01/24/12 “Once you exceed 100,000 people, it’s not a numbers game anymore. It’s about bringing high quality collectors in,” says Neha Kirpal, 31, founder of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

India Art Fair 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Here is the piece in Mint Columns Posted: Fri, Jan 27 2012. 9:51 PM IST Why art needs to speak a simpler tongue The India Art Fair is in full swing; and Delhi feels like it is at the centre … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Mint | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment