Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Basu Foundation Presents Material Metaphor Art Exhibition
Imagine a museum where art is all about what things are made of, not just how they look!
This show, called 'Material as Metaphor,' had many different artists using ordinary things to tell deeper stories.
One artist used vegetables to show problems in farming, while another used clothes to talk about who gets to show their body.
Other artists showed how nature is changing or made art about the ocean and people who live there.
It's like the artists are saying, 'Look closer, and you'll see something more!'
Though seeing the art was amazing, it was a little hard to get into the show because of all the checks.
Basu Foundation showcased 'Material as Metaphor: A Dialogue of Art Forms' at the Old Currency Building.
The exhibition featured 240 works by 53 artists exploring the symbolic meaning of materials.
Artwork explored themes of agricultural crisis, body politics, and environmental impact.
Featured artists included Prasanta Sahu, Mallika Das Sutar, Kallol Datta, and others.
The reviewer noted challenges in accessing the exhibition due to bureaucratic procedures.
- Who
- Organized by the Basu Foundation, curated by Sayantan Maitra Boka, and showcasing works by 53 artists.
- What
- An art exhibition titled 'Material as Metaphor: A Dialogue of Art Forms'
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the review describes the current event
- Where
- Old Currency Building
- Why
- To explore the symbolic meaning of materials in art and engage viewers with hidden narratives.
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Accessibility
Exhibition Experience
The exhibition was marred by bureaucracy.
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- Exhibition Title
- Material as Metaphor: A Dialogue of Art Forms
- Venue
- Old Currency Building
- Organization
- Basu Foundation
- Curator
- Sayantan Maitra Boka
- Artists
- 53
- Works Displayed
- 240