India Art Fair: A day to remember

The India Art fair saw significant works by international artists like William Kentridge to rare Kodak prints by M F Husain. However, there seem to be a lot more group shows this year as compared to the solo shows, that had dominated the fair last year

Circle Uncircled by Rahul Kumar

Based Upon is a team of artists and designers from the UK, who is known for using liquid metal in large scale artworks and sculptural furniture

If I Had Known Then What I Know Now, India, 2015 by Based Upon

The vibrant arcylics, oils and reverse paintings by Subramanyan and the often monochromatic watercolours of Somnath Hore offer a striking contrast when viewed together

Paintings by KG Subramanyan

This was a rare opportunity to view Kodak C-prints by M F Husain. These are the first few photographs taken by Husain and they have a very painting-like quality to them.

Rare Kodak Prints by MF Husain

The Silent Wheel by Meera Devidayal at the booth of Mumbai-based Chemould Prescott Road is a must-see. This digital print on canvas with a video component has been receiving a fair share of attention

The Silent Wheel by Meera Devidayal

The huge replica of the Victoria Terminus by TVS Santhosh, titled "Threshold of a Dream", is striking with its ticking timers. This is the artist's interpretation memorialises a city that never seems to sleep, while constantly watching over and cherishing people's dreams. The ticking timers lend a sense of impending doom, especially in the context of the 26/11 attack

Threshold Into a Dream by TVS Santhosh

The first day was as much about interacting with art as about the interpersonal interactions between the gallerists, artists and the collectors