A letter from the Creative Director Dear dears, lot has happened since you last heard from us. We are excited to introduce Studio Bridge Bharat, our first physical space in Gurgaon. We felt a deep reverberating...
The Language of Art: Decrypting the Hidden Meanings of Pichwai Paintings Pichwai paintings, the vibrant visual narratives adorning the shrines of Shrinathji in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, are more than mere decoration. They are a language, a visual code rich with symbolism, beckoning...
Unfolding Art: Scroll Paintings of Bengal Clockwise from the left ‘Gujarat Earthquake’ by Gurupada Chitrakar (2001) Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, ‘Santhal Clan Occupations’ by Jitu Chitrakar (1920) Courtesy of the Victoria and...
The Material Of Creation Far from being a passive surface, the canvas has always been significant in traditional Indian art. While the paintings and intricate line work of all Indian art forms serve as...
Pride of Place: Kalighat And Bengal Pattachitra It is hard to underplay the importance of placement when displaying art. Captivating works like Kalighat paintings, simply teeming with life and stories, deserve a place of honor in your...
Anwar Chitrakar: Portrait of The Artist As Storyteller We, men, are children of the same mother Some become Hindus Some Muslims Children of One Mother. (Excerpts from a local Patua folk song) The small village of Naya Pingla...