
India
India's contemporary art scene is a vibrant amalgamation of tradition and innovation. Key spaces like the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi, and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale showcase a diverse range of art. Prominent artists such as Anish Kapoor, celebrated for his monumental sculptures, and Bharti Kher, known for her intricate bindi work, exemplify the eclectic Indian creativity. Explore India's dynamic contemporary art at Composition Gallery's website.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO INDIA
Hema Upadhyay
Just Another Day, 2008
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Zarina Hashmi
Rohingyas: Floating On The Dark Sea, 2015
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In 1981, Patti Astor opened the first art gallery in New York City's East Village, helping to launch the careers of various artists and musicians. The gallery started small but quickly gained popularity, contributing to the emergence of art movements such as Neo-Expressionism and Street Art in the area. The East Village became a hub for these new artistic expressions. However, the gallery closed in 1985 due to waning interest.

In the 1960s, Funk Art emerged as a reactive movement against Abstract Expressionism. It was widely known as an anti-establishment movement, with the name derived from the jazz term funky. This term carried both positive and negative connotations: in the jazz world, it described passion, quirkiness, and sensuality, but it could also refer to a foul odor. Funk Art was particularly popular in the California Bay Area. While the artists of the Funk Art era shared similar attitudes and styles, they did not see themselves as part of a formal group or movement.
