The gallery was inaugurated as a museum in April 2003 by M. F. Husain, one of the most celebrated Indian artists of our time. Featured in the show was "Lightning", a mammoth 12-panel, 10 ft x 60 ft work, his largest. Other exhibitions we have had the honor to present include "50 Years of Bal Chhabda: Paintings in New York," an extraordinary showcase of over half a century of never-before-seen works. The exhibition was Chhabda´s first in the United States, a most reclusive artist; this was only the third solo show of his prolific career. We have also had the privilege of showcasing Akbar Padamsee’s “Lines of Distinction, Strokes of Genius, Works on Paper 1959-2006”.
TamarindArt’s vision is to curate exhibitions that reflect a healthy balance between senior established artists and younger talents working with experimental forms of conceptual installations. This combination reflects some of the most important trends in contemporary Indian art. As part of our on-going effort, we support other art museums and cultural communities around the world. We host other events as well, including book readings and signings, and we have become a nexus for many art organizations.
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