Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Artist Abhay Explores Identity in 'Roots & Rebellion' Exhibition
Imagine a young artist named Abhay who is showing off his art in a big gallery.
His art is all about asking "Who am I?"
Abhay's art combines his Indian background and the new ideas he's learned, showing how he's connected to the past but also wants to make his own way.
He makes art from things like carpets, putting them on walls to challenge old ideas.
He realized he belonged in India after living in the US.
He realized that his generation wants to embrace their Indian heritage.
Now, he's making art that's all about being himself, showing the world his unique mix of old and new.
Abhay, a 27-year-old artist, is showcasing his work in the 'Roots & Rebellion' exhibition.
The exhibition explores the artist's identity through inheritance, rebellion, and his upbringing.
Abhay uses patterns from carpets on walls, challenging traditional uses.
His work blends his Gen Z perspective with the weight of Indian history.
Abhay's art aims to capture his cultural inheritance and evolving perspective.
- Who
- Abhay, a 27-year-old contemporary artist
- What
- An exhibition titled 'Roots & Rebellion'
- When
- Six months prior to the interview and the current exhibition at the time
- Where
- Bikaner House, New Delhi
- Why
- To explore the artist's identity, blending cultural roots with a spirit of rebellion
- Artist
- Abhay
- Exhibition Title
- Roots & Rebellion
- Age of Artist
- 27
- Exhibition Location
- Bikaner House, New Delhi
- Focus
- Identity, inheritance, rebellion