Gupta, Subodh | title unknown, 2006 — available on Composition Gallery

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// This untitled photograph by Subodh Gupta, taken in 2006, captures an iconic image of a black taxi in India, likely a Hindustan Ambassador, with cardboard boxes tied on the roof. The doors of the car are open, inviting a sense of halted motion or transition, and the yellow and black taxi, with its classic design, evokes the everyday life and unique charm of Indian streets. Gupta’s work often explores themes of migration, cultural identity, and the intersections between tradition and modernity. By focusing on a common object laden with cargo, he reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness embedded in daily life. Limited to an edition of just 5, this photograph encapsulates Gupta's fascination with the symbolic power of ordinary objects within Indian culture.

Subodh Gupta (India, 1964) is an Indian contemporary artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into monumental sculptures and installations. Utilizing materials like stainless steel utensils, bicycles, and milk pails, his work reflects on India's economic transformation and cultural identity. Notable pieces include 'Very Hungry God' and 'Gandhi's Three Monkeys.'

Subodh Gupta

title unknown, 2006

Name: title unknown, 2006
SKU: 1341

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Subodh Gupta (b. 1964 India) is an internationally acclaimed Indian contemporary artist known for his monumental sculptures, installations, and mixed-media works that explore themes of globalization, consumerism, and the cultural transformation of India. Gupta often uses everyday objects like stainless steel utensils, tiffin boxes, and kitchenware, which are deeply embedded in Indian domestic life, to create large-scale installations that reflect on the changing landscape of Indian society. His work addresses the collision of tradition and modernity, highlighting the complex realities of a rapidly globalizing world. One of his most iconic works, Very Hungry God (2006), is a massive skull made entirely of stainless steel utensils, symbolizing both consumption and the spiritual hunger of contemporary society. Gupta’s art has been exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide, establishing him as a leading figure in the international art scene.

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What is Contemporary art from India?

Contemporary art from India dates from 1985 to the present, marking the post-liberalization era. During this period, artists have felt free to create independently of traditional Hindu or social conventions. They often incorporate distinctly Indian materials and objects in their work, reflecting a blend of modern ideas and cultural heritage.

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Subodh Gupta

title unknown, 2006

95 x 140 cm

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