Gurcharan Singh – A World Made Visible

Aakriti Art Gallery is proud to announce Gurcharan Singh – A World Made Visible, a solo exhibition of recent paintings by the acclaimed Indian artist Gurcharan Singh, curated by distinguished art critic and poet Prayag Shukla. The exhibition opens on 19 November 2025 and will be on view until 7 December at Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata.

Gurcharan Singh, born in 1949 in Patiala, is celebrated for his deeply humanistic figurative works that transform everyday life into visual poetry. Over five decades, he has developed a signature style that draws from Indian miniature painting, folk traditions, and modernist sensibilities, capturing the quiet theatre of the street, the courtyard, the veranda, and the marketplace. In his world, street performers, vendors, children, animals, gods, and lovers coexist in vibrant harmony—depicted with empathy, colour, and lyrical grace.

This exhibition presents a new body of work that continues Singh’s exploration of the ordinary as extraordinary. With bold forms, flattened perspectives, and symbolic detail, these paintings immerse the viewer in a world that is both familiar and timeless. As Singh himself reflects, “This is my world made visible from the invisible.”

Curator Prayag Shukla notes, “Gurcharan’s art does not impose spectacle—it invites reflection. His figures breathe, dream, and dwell in spaces that reflect not only social life, but emotional and philosophical depth. His recent works reaffirm his place among India’s most sincere and evocative painters.”

Singh’s works have been exhibited extensively in India and abroad, including the Tokyo Biennale, the Seoul Contemporary Art Show, and the Festival of India in the USSR. His paintings are part of major collections including the National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi), the Museum of Non-Aligned Countries (Yugoslavia), and the Birla Academy of Art & Culture (Kolkata).

Exhibition Details:

Title: Gurcharan Singh – A World Made Visible

Dates: 19 November – 7 December 2025

Venue: Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata

Curator: Prayag Shukla

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Aakriti Art Gallery Unveils Unique Artistic Trophy at RWITC’s Indian Racing Carnival 2025

Sculptor Akhil Chandra Das creates original bronze trophy to be awarded to race winner

Mumbai | April 1, 2025:

In a landmark moment that blends the worlds of contemporary art and equestrian sport, Aakriti Art Gallery, in association with Chisel Crafts Pvt. Ltd., is proud to present an original bronze sculpture by Akhil Chandra Das as the winner’s trophy for the Aakriti Art Gallery Million—a featured race at the Indian Racing Carnival hosted by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

This marks the first time in RWITC’s history that a winning horse will be awarded a bespoke, artist-created sculpture, ushering in a new era of art-meets-sport innovation. The initiative reinforces Aakriti Art Gallery’s longstanding commitment to promoting Indian contemporary art beyond conventional platforms.

Speaking on the collaboration, Vikram Bachhawat, Director of Aakriti Art Gallery, said:

“We’ve always believed that art has the power to transcend its usual spaces. By presenting an original sculpture as a trophy, we celebrate not just victory on the turf, but the spirit of creativity, endurance, and cultural richness that both art and racing share.”

The trophy, conceived and executed by acclaimed sculptor Akhil Chandra Das, features a striking bronze figure bearing a radiant disc—symbolizing strength, triumph, and resilience. The work exemplifies Das’s mastery of material and metaphor, making the trophy not just a symbol of success, but a collectible work of fine art.

This initiative follows earlier efforts by the Bachhawat Foundation to integrate art into equestrian events, notably the much-lauded “Art Race Day” at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club in 2014 and 2017. With the Indian Racing Carnival drawing top owners, jockeys, and horses from across the country, the inclusion of a sculptural trophy adds a distinctive cultural dimension to the weekend’s celebrations.

About Aakriti Art Gallery

Established in 2005, Aakriti Art Gallery is one of India’s leading spaces for contemporary and modern Indian art. With a strong curatorial vision and an inclusive platform for established and emerging artists, the gallery is committed to fostering meaningful engagement with visual culture across India and beyond.