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The Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation successfully presented the third edition of Mosaic of Modernity as part of Maini Divas 2026, continuing its commitment to championing emerging and contemporary artistic voices through thoughtfully curated exhibitions. Bringing together the works of Abhishek Pandey, Aditi Aakash, B. S. Desai, Kapila Nahender, Pavan Attavar, Poornima Dayal, Shika Thambi, Sonali Iyengar and Shreya Dhaval, the exhibition celebrated the diversity of contemporary artistic expression. Each artist brought a distinctive visual language and perspective, resulting in a rich and engaging showcase that resonated with visitors throughout the event.

The exhibition received an encouraging response with visitors appreciating both the quality of the works on display and the opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of contemporary practices. The positive interactions with visitors and the appreciation expressed throughout the exhibition reinforced the importance of creating platforms where emerging artistic voices can be seen, heard and celebrated. As Mosaic of Modernity continues to grow, the Foundation looks forward to making this annual exhibition a lasting platform for discovering, supporting and celebrating contemporary talent, while fostering meaningful dialogue through art.

This exhibition brought together the instinctive world of Sai Akhil Anand, a young artist who sees animals not merely as subjects, but as arrangements of rhythm, emotion, repetition and design. For him, the animal body becomes a field of marks: the zebra’s stripe, the tiger’s line, the panda’s contrast, the cow’s patch and the shell’s spiral. Bindu and Rekha, offered a precise entry into this world.

The series also reflected a young artist testing medium. Charcoal and scribbling give movement and instinct. Acrylic and gouache build density and graphic strength. Watercolour introduces softness, clay embossing makes pattern tactile, photography sharpens observation and drafting reveals discipline behind play. Across mediums, repetition does not produce sameness; each attempt becomes variation. Akhil’s connection with Gond, Madhubani, Warli, Kalighat and Pichwai is not imitation, but a way of understanding how repeated marks describe life, ecology and the sacred.

Ultimately, Bindu and Rekha was a show about seeing. It asked viewers to notice the intelligence of patterns in animals, mathematics, traditional art, ecological systems and drawing itself. Through dots, lines, stripes, spirals and textures, Sai Akhil builds a world where wonder and concern coexist.

Press coverage for the show can be accessed below:

• Style Essentials
• PNI News
• Caleidoscope
• Deccan Herald

From Court to Collector

From royal ateliers to discerning collectors, this exhibition traces an extraordinary journey of art across centuries. On view are rare folios, portraits, allied works on paper, and specially designed furniture pieces—each a testament to mastery, provenance, and connoisseurship.

Step inside Gallery G to experience how beauty, scholarship, and craftsmanship converge in timeless form.

The Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation recently concluded the second edition of Mosaic of Modernity, an exhibition dedicated to showcasing emerging voices in contemporary Indian art. Held at the Mezzanine Level of Gallery G, the exhibition brought together a carefully curated selection of works by Raksha S., Kirubakaran N. and Trapti Porwal. Though intimate in scale, the exhibition reflected three distinct artistic practices, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives, mediums and narratives within a focused setting.

From Raksha S.'s evocative portrayals of everyday life to Kirubakaran N.'s luminous watercolours inspired by rural landscapes and Trapti Porwal's sensitive explorations of form and intimacy, Mosaic of Modernity highlighted the individuality of each artist while reinforcing the richness of contemporary artistic expression.

The exhibition received an encouraging response from collectors, artists, students and art enthusiasts, many of whom appreciated the thoughtful curation and the opportunity to closely engage with a select body of works.

Mosaic of Modernity continues to provide a platform for promising contemporary artists, encouraging experimentation, visibility and creative growth.

The Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to the participating artists, visitors, patrons and supporters whose encouragement contributed to the success of this edition. The Foundation remains committed to nurturing emerging talent and looks forward to presenting future editions of Mosaic of Modernity, continuing its endeavour to promote meaningful engagement with contemporary Indian art.

There are stories that ask to be told. And then there are those that quietly wait to be felt. This exhibition had been made possible through the support of the Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation, whose commitment to cultural dialogue continues to shape and elevate the arts landscape. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Eva Malhotra, whose profound vision and meditative artistry breathe life into Call To The Mystic. Special thanks to Ambassador Federico Salas and the Embassy of Mexico in India for their collaboration and encouragement. We also acknowledge the teams at Gallery G and the Mexican Embassy, who have been instrumental in bringing together every logistical detail with care, and the many collectors, patrons, and friends who have walked beside this journey—lending it their time, energy, and presence.

The Masters and The Modern 2025 – South Edition has made its debut at Gallery G, bringing together an extraordinary collection of works by South Indian masters and contemporary modernists. This exclusive exhibition highlighted the evolution of artistic expression, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.

The showcase presented an exceptional array of works, offering art lovers and collectors a rare opportunity to witness the seamless interplay of heritage and modernity. The exhibition has attracted throngs of art enthusiasts, who engaged with this captivating collection during its run from February 26th to April 30th, 2025.

This solo exhibition by Prabhakar Kolte marked his debut in Bengaluru, held at the Mezzanine Level in Gallery G. Renowned for his poetic and metaphysical abstraction, Maharashtra-born Kolte draws deep inspiration from nature, which, combined with his unique technique, has led to a captivating body of work admired by art lovers and collectors worldwide.

The exhibition witnessed throngs of art enthusiasts to experience these remarkable pieces that were on display from October 20th to November 22nd.

This exhibition featured the works of eight talented artists that were on display at Gallery G and was part of a joint effort with the Sandeep and Gitanjali Maini Foundation. The artists on display were Jai Khanna, Dinesh Magar, Aarohi Singh, Tushar Shinde, Damodar Aware, Runa Biswas, Annamicka Kuchhan and Tridib Bera.

The artworks included paintings and sculptures of various themes along with dynamic use of mediums. During the course of the exhibition, Gallery G organised a curators walk, which included a meet and greet with the artists and it was eventful evening indeed.

This was the first time Gallery G had done such an extensive group show comprising of as many artists as this and the sheer number of stellar reviews garnered for this exhibition has been beyond exceptional.

Chitrakoodam, an exhibition celebrating the life of artist C. N. Karunakaran’s large body of works, is a joint partnership between the Foundation and Palette People. The exhibition showcases the artist’s works for the first time ever in Bengaluru.

His paintings, which fall in the genre of the more popular artist A Ramachandran, with similar themes, have been well received by our regular stream of visitors. Karunakaran’s works look at the interplay between nature and humans, provoking thoughtfulness about co-existence even as his large canvases hold the viewer to rapt attention.

These works are on view at Gallery G and are part of “The Masters & The Modern”, the second edition of our annual exhibition.

To commemorate the Mexican National Day on September 16, the Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation and venue partner gallery g hosted an exclusive premiere of Diego & Frida: Life Chronicles.

A series of photographs exhibition, these never-before-seen photographs by different artists and authors chronicles, as the name suggests, the life and times of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, two of the most important people connected with Mexican history.

The event was hosted by Sandeep Kumar Maini, Hon. Consul of Mexico in Bengaluru in the presence of H.E. Mr. Federico Salas, the Mexican Ambassador to India on September 10, 2022.

The guest list for the special event included several consul generals from different embassies in the city. Notable among them were Mr. Patrick Mueller, Deputy Consul General of Switzerland, Dr Syed Azhar Ahmed, Hon. Consul General of the Republic of Maldives in Bengaluru, Dr C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood in Karnataka.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Mexican Ambassador H.E. Mr. Federico Salas and Dr. Ashwath Narayan.

The photography exhibition runs from September 10, 2022, to October 10, 2022. It is hosted by SGMF and gallery g in association with Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo.

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo are one of the most celebrated couples of Mexican art history. Their charismatic personalities helped to establish a movement which would have a definitive influence on the cultural life of 20th century Mexico.

Together for almost twenty-five years (from their marriage in August 1929 until Frida's death), their relationship was defined by a myriad of encounters and failed encounters which transcended the realm of the private to become part of the public domain.

The romantic union between Kahlo and Rivera brought together intellectuals, politicians and celebrities. Their home was a place of gatherings, conspiracies and intrigue within the social and political life of Mexico.

Press coverage for the show can be accessed below:

• The New Indian Express, 12th September 2022
• Diego & Frida: Life Chronicles: A Photography Exhibition To Commemorate 212th Mexican Independence, Explocity, Bangalore