Archive · 19 Dec 2025
CIMA Art Gallery Explores Indian Abstraction
The CIMA Art Gallery has opened an exhibition called 'Less Is More' that shows how Indian art has used simple and abstract styles.
The gallery's director, Rakhi Sarkar, explains that these styles have deep roots in Indian culture and spirituality.
The exhibition features works by many famous artists, each showing their unique way of using abstraction.
The artworks encourage viewers to think deeply about reality and their own feelings.
The exhibition is in two parts, with the first part running until February and the second part starting after that.
The gallery is open most days, but closed on Sundays and holidays.
CIMA Art Gallery opened 'Less Is More', an exhibition on Indian abstraction and minimalism.
Rakhi Sarkar's essay traces the roots of abstraction back to India and its spiritual traditions.
The exhibition features works by artists like Samir Aich, Shakila, Ashok Mallick, and Bimal Kundu.
Artworks draw inspiration from diverse sources, including geometry and nature.
The exhibition is in two phases, with the first phase running until February.
- Who
- CIMA Art Gallery, Rakhi Sarkar, artists like Samir Aich, Shakila, Ashok Mallick, Bimal Kundu, Yogesh Murkute, Shreyasi Chatterjee, Seema Ghurayya
- What
- Exhibition titled 'Less Is More' exploring abstraction and minimalism in Indian art
- When
- Opened on 19 December, Phase 1 until February, Phase 2 starting February
- Where
- CIMA Art Gallery
- Why
- To trace the history and evolution of abstraction and minimalism in Indian art
- Exhibition Title
- Less Is More
- Location
- CIMA Art Gallery
- Opening Date
- 19 December
- Phase 1 Duration
- Until February
- Phase 2 Start
- February
- Opening Hours (Mon)
- 3 pm to 7 pm
- Opening Hours (Tue-Sat)
- 11 am to 7 pm
- Closed Days
- Sundays and public holidays