LOC - LINE OF CONTROL Line of Control is a reference to theIndian-Pakastani border of military control at the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Explore more on Artist Subodh Gupta. Subodh Gupta employs many of the original techniques of French conceptualist Marcel Duchamp by elevating the ready-made into an art object. Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Khagaul, Bihar, and studied at the College of Art, Patna (1983-1988) before moving to New Delhi, where he continues to live and work. Discover (and save!) I just felt so lost when I passed out of the college. [4], In 2002, Gupta, still relatively unknown, exhibited at the Armory Show in New York, where his gallerist said "“Nobody was impressed, nobody was looking at the work." Quoted by C. 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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. Since 1995, Gupta has been using stainless steel tiffin boxes, thalis, pans, bowls, and even milk pails. [3] His work has been described as being in the tradition of the French surrealist Marcel Duchamp. [9], In February 2020, the owner of an anonymous Instagram handle who alleged sexual misconduct on the part of the artist apologised to Gupta, in response to a defamation lawsuit filed against them,[10] and withdrew the defamatory content posted. Subodh Gupta is one of India's most renowned contemporary artists. He worked part-time as an illustrator at a newspaper while studying at the College of Arts & Crafts, Patna between 1983 and 1988. 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. Subodh Gupta is the only artist from India whose work is included in this show. Subodh Gupta is best known for incorporating everyday objects that are ubiquitous throughout India, ... One of his recent major works, consisting of Indian cooking utensils, is 'Line of Control' (2008), a colossal mushroom cloud constructed entirely of pots and pans. Art Basel Hong Kong 2018: Subodh Gupta | 'Start Stop' at ... ArtAsiaPacific: Subodh Gupta Settles Defamation Case Over ... Subodh please run away! INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ART DELHI ANTI-WAR ART. Posted 7th February 2009 by MOA. Find out how by becoming a Patron. The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) unveiled Line of Control, an iconic stainless steel installation by contemporary artiste Subodh Gupta. SS Jain Subodh PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya. His work is a gigantic installation – Line of Control – which is made of stainless utensils. 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. Subodh Gupta Line of Control, 2008-2009 Mixed media 500 x 500 x 500 cm Arario Gallery Contact Gallery. 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 title Line of Control also alludes to the Indian-Pakastani border of military control at the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Subodh Gupta, (born 1964) is an Indian contemporary artist based in New Delhi. Early turning points in his career came from being exhibited at the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale held at the Fukuoka Art Museum in 1999, and at the Gwangju Biennale in 2000. I steal from the drama of Hindu life. Subodh Gupta (born in 1964) is an Indian artist based in New Delhi. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. 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. 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 … Finds a Home in India, Courtest the KNMA', in: ArtInfo, New York, 4 May 2012, ill. Katz, Marisa Mazria, 'My last meal. Line of Control by Subodh Gupta | Ocula. He also designed posters to advertise the plays he acted in, which is around the time he started considering a career in art. He is most recognized for contemporary sculptures in metal that the modern artist creates, however, his work encompasses sculpture, installation, painting, photography, performance, and video. Subodh Gupta: "Hungry God", installation, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene , exhibition "Bombaysers de Lille", Lille 2004. Echoing sentiments of migration, displacement, belonging, movement, and stability, the work took its title from a line in "The Sufi Path of Love" by Persian poet Rumi: "What does the vat contain that is not in the river? British media hails Subodh Gupta 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 … Check out the exclusive rewards, here. 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. View Subodh Gupta’s 263 artworks on artnet. [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. Visual essay which questions how Subodh Gupta's use of both organic and industrial materials engages the idea of India across divergent registers. 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. See available sculpture, paintings, and photographs for sale and learn about the artist. From such ordinary items, Gupta produces sculptures that reflect on the economic transformation of his homeland. [5], In 2006, the French art collector and businessman François Pinault bought Gupta's sculpture Very Hungry God, a giant skull made from aluminium kitchen utensils, weighing over 1000 kilograms. One of Subodh’s major works, consisting of Indian cooking utensils, is ‘Line of Control’ (2008), a colossal mushroom cloud constructed entirely of pots and pans. 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 is the only artist from India whose work is included in this show. Trained as a painter, he went on to experiment with a variety of media. Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Khagaul, Bihar, India. Trained as a painter, he went on to experiment with a variety of media, which culminated in his first installation in … we were given no background information on the artist except a few sentences on the background of the work. Image: Guardian. Explore sashafatcat's photos on Flickr. 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. They were used in the rituals and ceremonies that were part of my childhood. "Line of Control" 2008 In conclusion Gupta uses scale, material choice and shock very effectively in his artworks. Subodh Gupta. [6] Gupta is currently among the most valuable Indian artists, routinely featuring in lists of the most expensive contemporary artists from India. Art Unlimited | Art Basel 2017, Basel, Switzerland. Want to advertise with us? 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). 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Sometimes a work of art can make an indelible impression. subodh-gupta.com is published by ... ‘Line of control’ - Subodh Gupta Solo at Arario Beijing; From Far Away Uncle Moon Calls, Warwick Arts Centre - Mead Gallery, Coventry, England. Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening. [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. 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 … Gupta chooses signature objects of the Indian sub-continent and relocates them as art objects in monumental installations of stainless steel and tiffin-tins. Mostre personali 2018. His installations have been exhibited in Paris, New York, Beijing, Sao Paolo, Seoul, Tokyo and many other cities across the world. And from the kitchen - these pots, they are like stolen gods, smuggled out of the country. Subodh Gupta's art installation 'Line of Control' at Delhi's DLF South Court Mall. Feb 8, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Paul Escamilla. 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. His work encompasses sculpture, installation, painting, photography, performance and video. Subodh Gupta Line of Control, 2008-2009 Mixed media 500 x 500 x 500 cm Arario Gallery Contact Gallery. 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. The landmark artwork, "Line of Control", was removed from the DLF South Court Mall, which houses the KNMA, on the night of 15 January, museum founder Kiran Nadar told Press Trust of India. / This world is the vat, and the heart the running stream, / this world the room, and the heart the city of wonders. 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. Line of Control, 2008, stainless steel and steel structure, stainless steel utensils 1000 1000 1000 cm # Subodh Gupta. The landmark artwork, "Line of Control", was removed from the DLF South Court Mall, which houses the KNMA, on the night of 15 January, museum founder Kiran Nadar told Press Trust of India. The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art recently unveiled blue-chip Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s Line of Control.The colossal sculpture displays a mushroom cloud made of pieces of steel kitchenware. They are always highly symbolic and cover a variety of disiplines; including but not limited to painting, photo media, sculpture and installation. This site is an online resource for Subodh Gupta’s biography, artwork, paintings, articles, awards, videos and books. View Subodh Gupta’s 263 artworks on artnet. 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: Terminal Freer , Sackler Gallery, The Smithsonian’s Museums of Asian Art, Washington DC, USA Posted 7th February 2009 by MOA. Subodh Gupta: "Hungry God", installation, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene , exhibition "Bombaysers de Lille", Lille 2004. They were used in the rituals and ceremonies that were part of my childhood. Of his practice, he has said, "All these things were part of the way I grew up. Gupta is known for transforming everyday objects into large-scale installations that both reflect on his heritage and explore universal themes. via [Design You Trust, Daily Mail]. Gupta was born in Khagaul, a small town in Bihar. From such ordinary items, Gupta produces sculptures that reflect on the economic transformation of his homeland. [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. 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. Subodh Gupta, Line of Control, 2008 Gupta's work has been widely exhibited at public museums. Indians either remember them from their you… 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. See available sculpture, paintings, and photographs for sale and learn about the artist. Considered one of India’s most important collectors, Kiran Nadar purchased Line of Control from Hauser & Wirth after seeing it on display at the 2009 Tate Triennial, where it debuted. 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) Australian Brass and Copper “Line of Control” Photo: Paco Alcantara India’s hottest contemporary artist is Subodh Gupta, creator of an apocalyptic sculpture that resembles the … Receive our Weekly Newsletter. In 2018, he had his first retrospective exhibition, Adda / Rendez-vous, in France at the Monnaie de Paris. 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