3 Stylistic Elements in Jehangir Sabavala’s ‘The Cactus Wave’

Saffronart’s upcoming auction Alive: Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art features a painting by Sabavala titled The Cactus Wave, 2006, which illustrates his masterful understanding of form, colour, space and structure.

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Perspectives and Paradoxes: Two Paintings on Benaras

Our upcoming auction Alive: Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art on 17 September features two paintings that encapsulate not only the various spiritual associations of this city, but also the nuances of a friendship between two of India’s greatest modernists – M F Husain and Ram Kumar.

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In Memoriam: Ebrahim Alkazi (1925 – 2020)

Minal and Dinesh Vazirani remember the legendary Ebrahim Alkazi, who left behind an  unparalleled legacy in Indian art and theatre 

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Staying in with Mario de Miranda

With his sharp wit and satirical yet sympathetic portrayals of daily life, Indian artist and cartoonist Mario de Miranda is the perfect companion during a lockdown. These illustrations coming up in our next StoryLTD auction, The World of Mario, are sure to add some humour to your walls, and are as relevant as ever to the strange times we’re living in. Bid on your favourite works on 20 April 2020 from the comfort of your home.

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In Memoriam: Satish Gujral (1925 – 2020)

Saffronart remembers eminent artist and sculptor Satish Gujral, who passed away on 26 March 2020 at the age of 94.

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