A Business & Lifestyle e-zine by Bhakti Chuganee
Art Deco Alive! (ADA!) is a global initiative celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement with cultural programming in Miami and Mumbai. Founded by Smiti Kanodia and her co-founders, it aims to highlight heritage as a vibrant entity through exhibitions, talks, and events, fostering preservation, creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue.
Christie’s will auction significant works from modern Indian artists Krishen Khanna and Tyeb Mehta in September to celebrate their centenaries. Featured are Mehta’s Trussed Bull (est. $1.5-2.5M) and Khanna’s Bandwallas in Procession (est. $60,000-80,000). This event underscores their contributions to South Asian Modern art.
In 2025, the centenary of artist Tyeb Mehta will be celebrated through initiatives by Saffronart and the Tyeb Mehta Foundation, including a scholarship and a limited edition portfolio of 13 prints. Mehta, a renowned modernist, has left a profound legacy in Indian art, and events will honor his contributions throughout the year.
Artist Jayesh Sachdeva’s ongoing show at the Tao Art Gallery is a visual feast of colours. His works draw inspiration from Indian culture depicted with comic book iconography.
Museum of past, present, future
Fashion entrepreneur-cum-artist, Viraj Khanna’s body of work was created mainly during the pandemic. His colourful and unique pieces of work bring a fresh breathe to the art scene.