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...

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...

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...