A gallery dedicated to pop art opens its doors for a look at colourful palates and relatable characters. Make the most of your weekend by visiting this fun and whimsy corner in Mumbai
Updated On: 2023-06-03 11:06 AM IST
Compiled by : Ainie Rizvi
The acrylic diptych series by artist Amara De Tori is a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflowers splashed with the tomato soup from Andy Warhol’s Campbell painting that a Minion accidentally spills. This series hopes to raise questions on the line between activism and vandalism and the value of controversy for an art piece
The show captures the contrasting themes, subjects and mediums of the works, as well as what the gallery aims to do with its unique aesthetic of fun and whims
When you step in, you’re greeted by in-house artist Vijay Shinde who stands near a large canvas of a comic book-like character covered in Ben-Day dots. This is the live-painting section by the door where Shinde works
New exhibitions are expected every four to six weeks with the next one, Zeitgeist, scheduled to launch next month
An artrepreneur, Deora found herself leaning towards pop art for the gallery’s online platform. Noticing a gap in the Indian market for a space dedicated to this genre, she began planning a physical space for The Designera before the pandemic