Curated by artist Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya, it showcased paintings on the postcards that were once sent to writer and political ...

5. Painting and Sculpture: The art of painting and sculpture in West Bengal is strongly influenced by the Bengal School of Art. This art movement emerged in the early 20th century and sought to revive ...

The Bengal School, 12th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction.

Kolkata: In Bengal, art is beautifully handcrafted Durga idols, painstakingly hand-pressed mishti, and even a football sliding into the goalpost. Art is life. And to celebrate it, the state ...