5 Art Shows & Exhibitions In India To Add To Your March Calendar

Don't miss the chance to witness the works of Abanindranath Tagore and FN Souza, or to explore modern collage and installation art. With a plethora of art events happening in India this March, this is the perfect time to indulge in your love for art. Our handpicked list of must-attend shows will ensure that you don't miss out on any of the action. So, bookmark this list now and let the art expeditions begin.

“Removing the Gaze” by Max Neumann, Kolkata

Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata, in association with Seagull Books, will be hosting Max Neumann's "Removing the Gaze" in March. Neumann is a significant representative of German figuration. He transforms the human figure into an abstract symbol, distilling his compositions to their core. His visual vocabulary is derived from a variety of sources, including drawings, paintings, picture magazines, newspapers, and other media. Neumann's renderings of heads and bodies, photographed and copied in newspapers or books, cut out, waxed, and translated from one surface to another, exist in an unrooted space. The artist leaves it up to the observer to fill in the blanks and create imaginative stories. Find out more here.

When: February 8 to March 9, 3 pm to 6.30 pm daily, excluding Sundays and public holidays.

Where: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Park Mansions, Gate 4, 57A, Park Street, Kolkata

Impulsive, Compulsive: The Art of Lancelot Ribeiro, Mumbai

Lancelot Ribeiro was a prolific artist who experimented with a diverse range of styles and mediums. The present exhibition gives a taste of both his longevity and the breadth of his creativity, featuring one oil from the late 1950s, a number of drawings and paintings from his heyday in the 1960s, a series of small-format watercolours from the 1980s, and larger semi-abstract pieces from the 1990s which involve collage. Born in colonial Bombay in 1933, Ribeiro moved to London in his late teens and returned to India for a few years before settling down for good in England in the 1960s. More info here.

When: Ongoing till March 2

Where: Akara Modern, 4/5 Churchill Chambers, 1st Floor, 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba, Mumbai

World Art Conclave, Mumbai

World Art Conclave provides a platform for professional and emerging artists, as well as galleries, to showcase their work and engage with art consumers and lovers. The artwork to be displayed will be carefully selected by distinguished jury members. This Art Expo will feature a variety of art types and mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and many more. The annual World Art Conclave is a well-designed art trade fair that adheres to worldwide standards, with a specific location to present each art style and theme in harmony. More info here.

When: March 27-30, 10am-7pm

Where: Nehru Centre, Address: Jijamata Nagar, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

More info here.

The Masters & The Modern In Bengaluru

This exhibition pays respect to Indian art luminaries such as V.S. Gaitonde, M.F. Husain, FN Souza, and Ganesh Pyne. You'll additionally see works by Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Benode Behari Mukherjee, and Jamini Roy from the Bengal School of Art. Works by modern maestros like Ram Kumar, Kalal Laxma Goud, K.G. Subramanyan, and Jogen Chowdhury also will be on show. You will also be able to view paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, his brother C. Raja Varma, Sekhara Warrier, and Neelakanta Pillai.

When: February 26-March 31

Where: Gallery G, 38 Maini Sadan, 7th Cross Lavelle Road, Bengaluru 560001,

Delhi Art Fair 2024

One of the most prestigious art fairs in India, this even will showcase a wide range of modern and contemporary art from India and around the world.

When: March 22-24, 11am to 7pm

Where: Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 India