Subodh Gupta Untitled, 2011 Oil on canvas 152 x 152 cm Hauser & Wirth Contact Gallery. From Far Away Uncle Moon Calls, Warwick Arts Centre - Mead Gallery, Coventry, England. Indians either remember them from their you… "Subodh managed to take a ubiquitous symbol and make it meaningful anew, an enormously difficult task that could only have been accomplished by a consummate artist," wrote Indian art critic Girish Shahane in January 2007. ... Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Bihar and now lives and works in Gurgaon, India. "[17], Gupta's work has been widely exhibited at public museums. Posted 7th February 2009 by MOA. Subodh Gupta Untitled, 2011 Oil on canvas 152 x 152 cm Hauser & Wirth Contact Gallery. We are talking about contemporary artist (and the art market favourite) Subodh Gupta's installation Line of Control, a mushroomshaped cloud made with his signature style - shiny utensils, which has come home to the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art after being displayed at the Tate Modern Triennale earlier this year. 170 x 145 x 95 cm Subodh Gupta employs many of the original techniques of French conceptualist Marcel Duchamp by elevating the ready-made into an art object. Indians either remember them from their youth, or they want to remember them. Subodh Gupta es uno de los más destacados artistas contemporáneos de la India, trabaja en una amplia gama de medios, incluyendo la pintura, instalación, fotografía, vídeo y performance. He studied at the College of Art, Patna (1983 – 1988) before moving to New Delhi where he currently lives and works. Receive our Weekly Newsletter. From such ordinary items, Gupta produces sculptures that reflect on the economic transformation of his homeland. Subodh Gupta: Terminal Freer , Sackler Gallery, The Smithsonian’s Museums of Asian Art, Washington DC, USA One of those works, Line of Control (2008), a mushroom cloud constructed entirely of pots and pans, was shown at the Tate Triennial at Tate Britain in the UK in 2009, and is currently exhibited at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in Delhi. [18] Another work, Banyan Tree (2014), a life-size sculpture made from stainless steel, is permanently displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi. The work, referring to the contested Kashmir border between disputed territories of India and Pakistan and the possibility of the nuclear conflict it might cause, was showcased at the Tate Britain, and received rave reviews. Ultimately, the artist criticizes the use of atomic weapons with his towering installation that took seven days to install. Subodh Gupta, Jeff the Koons, 2009 Aluminium, painted 50 boxes each 52 x 48.5 x 33 cm / 20 1/2 x 19 /18 x 13 in (photo Courtesy of http://www.hauserwirth.com) [8], Gupta is primarily represented by two art galleries, Nature Morte, and Hauser & Wirth. After unveiling famed artist Subodh Gupta's colossal work in steel "Line Of Control" last year, a city-based private museum seems to be redrawing the map of public art in the Capital, by putting on display another of his iconic installation at a plush mall here. This site is an online resource for Subodh Gupta’s biography, artwork, paintings, articles, awards, videos and books. [6] Gupta is currently among the most valuable Indian artists, routinely featuring in lists of the most expensive contemporary artists from India. Speaking of food, you frequently use cooking utensils from tiffin carriers to milk pails and thalis (stainless steel plates) in your work. They were used in the rituals and ceremonies that were part of my childhood. Gupta was born in Khagaul, a small town in Bihar. Labels: Altermodern Feb 2009 Nicolas Bourriaud Subodh Gupta Tate Triennial 2009. [16], What does the vessel contain, that the river does not (2012): Originally created for the first edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Gupta’s 21.35m long, 3.15m wide, 11m deep boat was stuffed with a collection of found objects: abandoned chairs, beds, fishing nets and window frames among others. See available sculpture, paintings, and photographs for sale and learn about the artist. [21], Gupta lives and works in Gurgaon, outside Delhi, with his wife and two children. In This Vessel Lies The Philisopher’s Stone, Galleria Continua, San Gimignano, Italy. Subodh Gupta employs many of the original techniques of French conceptualist Marcel Duchamp by elevating the ready-made into an art object. Subodh Gupta reinterprets 'LoC' A two month solo exhibition of India's hottest contemporary artist Subodh Gupta in Beijing, titled "Line of Control", presents an illuminating body of work. [19] In 2015, Subodh Gupta exhibited his work, ‘When Soak Becomes Spill’, made in India and London, 2015, at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. He worked part-time as an illustrator at a newspaper while studying at the College of Arts & Crafts, Patna between 1983 and 1988. i sat my art exam this morning (my last vce exam XD) and one of the questions was an analysis on subodh gupta's work 'Line of Control' using the contemporary analytical framework. 2011. Image: Guardian. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. Find Artist Subodh Gupta Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Artist Subodh Gupta and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. via [Design You Trust, Daily Mail]. It chilled my heart.”. That was the case when I saw the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s Line of Control for the first time in 2009, the year after it was made. Gupta will present several major sculptures in APT6, including Line of control (1) 2008, an enormous mushroom cloud formed from brass utensils, shifting an image of … subodh-gupta.com is published by ... ‘Line of control’ - Subodh Gupta Solo at Arario Beijing; View Subodh Gupta’s 263 artworks on artnet. Art Unlimited | Art Basel 2017, Basel, Switzerland. One of his recent major modern design works, consisting of Indian cooking utensils, is ‘Line of Control’ (2008), a colossal mushroom cloud constructed entirely of pots and pans. Subodh Gupta's art installation 'Line of Control' at Delhi's DLF South Court Mall. Courtesy the artist, Arario Gallery and Hauser & Wirth. The piece features 26 tons worth of stainless steel utensils, including spoons, cans, pots, and pans. Subodh Gupta, (born 1964) is an Indian contemporary artist based in New Delhi. i sat my art exam this morning (my last vce exam XD) and one of the questions was an analysis on subodh gupta's work 'Line of Control' using the contemporary analytical framework. Trained as a painter, he went on to experiment with a variety of media, which culminated in his first installation in 1996 entitled Twenty-nine Mornings. "Very Hungry God" (2006) by Subodh Gupta, Stainless steel structure, stainless steel utensils, 360 x 280 x 330 cm Image courtesy of Subodh Gupta Studio You know, we love our food in Singapore. Gupta will present several major sculptures in APT6, including Line of control (1) 2008, an enormous mushroom cloud formed from brass utensils, shifting an image of … sashafatcat has uploaded 3007 photos to Flickr. Subodh Gupta’s ‘Line of Control’, referring to the contested Kashmir border between disputed territories of India and Pakistan and the possibility of the nuclear conflict it might cause, is showcased at Altermodern: Tate Triennial, at … Want to advertise with us? Subodh Gupta is one of India's most renowned contemporary artists. I steal from the drama of Hindu life. Artist Subodh Gupta from new Delhi walks towards his installation 'Mind shut down (2008)' at the Museum of Modern Art (MMK) in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 09 September 2014. Mind traverls – Mikhael Subotzky & Subodh Gupta, Spazio 22 in collaborazione con Studio la Città, Milano; Subodh Gupta, Monnaie de Paris, Parigi; 2017. In 2008 at Tate Triennial, he showcased his “Line of Control”, a gigantic mushroom-cloud entirely made from steel pots and pans (seen in Photo 2). Gupta describes his media as gradual transformation of Indian people socially and economically over the years. By Pinar Noorata on April 23, 2012 New Delhi-based Indian artist Subodh Gupta's sculptural installation titled Line of Control mimics the dismaying mushroom cloud that forms from the deployment of nuclear warfare, most historically recognized from the … From such ordinary items, Gupta produces sculptures that reflect on the economic transformation of his homeland. These elements are supported by a large … Line of Control The 2008 sculpture Line of Control by Subodh Gupta was created with a large collection of brass and copper utensils, stainless steel and everyday objects such as pots, pans, bicycles and other household items. Of his practice, he has said, "All these things were part of the way I grew up. Discover (and save!) Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. While we're most familiar with the nuclear explosions in Japan, the interdisciplinary sculptor's powerful work seeks to draw attention to a massive issue with global significance. From Far Away Uncle Moon Calls, Mead Gallery, Coventry, England. Born in Khagaul, Bihar (India) in 1964.Lives and works in New Delhi.Subodh Gupta is one of the most prolific of Indian artists and has taken part in numerous in ... Line of Control, Kiran Nadar Museum, New Delhi, India. [7] While his work has been increasingly appreciated around the world, it has also attracted criticism for being repetitive. [15], Very Hungry God (2006): Gupta's gigantic sculpture of a skull, made from kitchen vessels, was displayed outside François Pinault's Palazzo Grassi, at the 2007 Venice Biennale. 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Image: Guardian. They are always highly symbolic and cover a variety of disiplines; including but not limited to painting, photo media, sculpture and installation. [20], In 2008, Gupta's oil on canvas work titled Saat Samundar Paar sold for Rs 34 million at a Saffronart auction, the money going to a fund for victims of a catastrophic flood in his home state of Bihar. Subodh Gupta is a contemporary Indian artist. Subodh Gupta is the only artist from India whose work is included in this show. On 20 April 2012, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art unveiled its most recent acquisition, blue-chip Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s Line of Control.The colossal sculpture, the artist’s largest to date, displays a mushroom cloud made of pieces of steel kitchenware. Subodh Gupta Line of Control, 2008-2009 Mixed media 500 x 500 x 500 cm Arario Gallery Contact Gallery. Subodh Gupta is the only artist from India whose work is included in this show. Explore more on Artist Subodh Gupta. My Mother and Me (1997): Gupta set himself apart from others of his generation by adopting organic materials intrinsic to Indian culture in his work, most notably cowdung. The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) unveiled Line of Control, an iconic stainless steel installation by contemporary artiste Subodh Gupta. Subodh Gupta (Indian, b.1964) grew up in Bihar, one of India’s least economically developed states, and received his BFA from the College of Arts and Crafts in Patna. [3] His work has been described as being in the tradition of the French surrealist Marcel Duchamp. Gupta chooses signature objects of the Indian sub-continent and relocates them as art objects in monumental installations of stainless steel and tiffin-tins. That was the case when I saw the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s Line of Control for the first time in 2009, the year after it was made. your own Pins on Pinterest Image courtesy Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. 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