The Still Centre

World War II had triggered a new perception among artists across the globe. In this background, India was no exception, particularly following Independence. However, unlike in the West, neither was there much of a support system available to artists in india, nor did private galleries exist to promote potential artists. Thus, Kumar Gallery was launched in October 1955. The pioneering work by the gallery was lauded by art critics of the time and over the years the Kumar Gallery has been successful in its endavour as many of the artists promoted by the…