AstaGuru’s upcoming ‘Visionaries’ Contemporary Art Auction will feature works by various contemporary Indian artists. The catalogue presents exceptional creations by Bharti Kher, Surendran Nair, G Reghu, Jagannath Panda, Valay Shende, Nataraj Sharma, Eleena Banik, Anjum Singh, Nalini Malani, Meetali Singh, Sujata Bajaj, Parvathi Nayar, Anish Kapoor, Lekha Washington, Jitish Kallat, Martand Khosla, Jagannath Mohapatra, among others. The auction is scheduled for June 22-23, 2024.

Shared below are the artists whose work will be featured for the first time at AstaGuru;

Vipeksha Gupta

Vipeksha Gupta is a drawing-based visual artist. Her artwork represents her sensibilities of the world around us; imbued with their own individual illumination showcasing the true nature of reality. Executed in 2020, lot no. 20 from our new auction is a mixed media on paperwork by the artist. View her work here.

Kriti Arora

Kriti Arora is a sculptor, photographer, and painter. Through her art, she depicts people who often get displaced due to various political, social, conflict-related and geographical reasons, and seek labour sometimes out of choice. Executed in 2008, lot no. 22 titled 'Tar Man 5' is a sculpture created by utilising fiberglass and tar. View the artist's work here.

Manish Nai

Manish Nai is a frontline Indian abstract artist. His art is rooted in daily life themes, he utilises these materials and turns them into elegant geometric forms. This visual representation of his art is reflective of the passing of time and the effects of light, water, or gravity on the material. Lot no. 26 is a mixed media on canvas work by Manish Nai, executed in 2023. View the artist's work here.

Rudragaud Indi

Rudragaud Indi is a contemporary Indian artist from Bengaluru, known for his fantasy-scape works. Through his art, he expresses his concerns with nature and society; commenting on various social and political issues. The presented lot no. 36, titled ‘Thirsty Water’ is an acrylic on canvas work executed in 2007. View the artist's work here.

Mukesh Sharma

Mukesh Sharma is a painter, printmaker, and installation artist. His works are inspired by the mythical stories and folktales from Rajasthani miniature paintings, frescos, and block-printing of Sanganer. The artist expresses his concerns with themes that reflect the relationship between humans and the environment. Executed in 2019, lot no. 26, titled 'Shakti 02' is an oil, acrylic, and collage on canvas work. View the artist's work here.

About AstaGuru

AstaGuru Auction House was conceptualised in the year 2008 with the sole purpose of creating a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions for Contemporary & Modern Indian Art. Over the years, AstaGuru has curated auctions encompassing diverse categories, our portfolio includes art, jewellery, fine silver, timepieces, textiles, celebrity memorabilia, rare books, numismatic, philately, and vintage cars. In 2018, AstaGuru became the first Indian auction house to present an exclusive edition for vintage and classic cars. “AstaGuru has strived to successfully bridge the gap between prospective buyers and consignors by transcending the limitations of live auctions. AstaGuru imparts effortless transparency to the process of acquiring and selling art and rare collectibles. The online module offers bidders the opportunity to bid from the comfort of their houses or while they are on the go.

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