Darbaar
Size: 72" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
Product Id: EK-20-0099-AC-0048
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Born in 1987, Shri Kumar Adhikari is an Indian contemporary artist who received his B.F.A in painting from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi in 2011 and MFA in painting from IGNOU New Delhi in 2013. His art is a beautiful blend of reality he has lived in, lessons learned through experiences and stories that he grew up listening to from his elders.
Shri Kumar fuses the conventional Mughal miniature paintings with modern day realities. He recreates the scenes from iconic Mughal durbar or courts that are being held by the emperors and empresses. He pays attention to details with the intricate gold work on the curtains and pillows, his subjects are dressed in traditional attire. But this is where Shri Kumar draws the line. Rather than completely recreating the original scenes from Mughal times, Shri Kumar gives them a modern twist, almost as if showing how these courts would perform in the modern day and age. Like any other millennial, often the emperor or the empress in these paintings could be seen glued to the phones, scrolling through their social media. The courtesans are also busy listening to music, with headphones in their ears and the security guards —resonating with the security guards of the 21st century — are seen wearing aviator sunglasses. It is notable that the only thing that sets this painting apart from a traditional Mughal miniature is the subtle use of modern day gadgets. Everything else in Shri Kumar’s paintings including his color palette and the intricate motifs, reflect the ancient Mughal miniature paintings.
In his short career, Shri Kumar has won many accolades for his stunning paintings and has exhibited his work at many prestigious galleries including Lalit Kala Akademi, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, and Visual Art Gallery India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
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Curation
We emphasizes on curation. All paintings showcased are by seasoned artists, to present only those works that merit your attention.
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Original art
We only house original works of art and no prints, so every piece is one of a kind thereby delivering to you the highest value for your investment.
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Authenticity
We source paintings directly from the artists and every painting comes along with a Certificate of Authenticity, to safeguard your investment.
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Wide collection across styles
We offer great selection across styles, subjects, and mediums, to always bring to you enough options to find the painting that calls out to you.
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No advisory fee
We provide complimentary private consultation to help you select a painting that will suit your style, your space, and your personality.
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Commissioned art
Want something made to order? We work with artists across the country to commission art and installations to create exclusive work.
At Eikowa, we take pride in bringing the best of art and technology together.
As pioneers in ArtTech, Eikowa is bringing a pioneering solution for authenticity and provenance.
We are leveraging blockchain to ensure that every art bought from Eikowa can never be forged such that it remains truly unique, just like when you bought it. We do this by having a clear link between a digital certificate that cannot be copied and linking this to your physical art.
While we are the first gallery in India to launch this, and our solution is unique internationally, we think as the world begins to realize real-utility use cases of blockchain, our solution will become the golden standard for provenance and authenticity.
Shipping & Delivery
- Within India: If you reside within India, you can expect to receive the artwork within seven (7) to ten (10) business days from the day of order. Shipping rolled canvas within India is complementary. Packaging and shipping costs apply for artworks that cannot be rolled and need to be shipped stretched or in a wooden crate.
- International Shipping: We ship worldwide. If you reside outside India, you can expect to receive the artwork within fifteen (15) to twenty (20) business days from the day of order, depending on the destination and time to clear customs. International shipping costs will be on actuals. The costs will be confirmed based on the shipping address and shipment size.
Packaging
- Canvas Paintings: We ship worldwide. Most artworks on the site are painted on canvas or linen. The artworks will be rolled, bubble wrapped and placed inside a protective tube to ensure the artwork doesn’t get damaged during shipping.
- Mixed Media/ Framed Artworks: Mixed Media artwork, circular artworks or paintings on wooden or canvas boards or framed works will be bubble wrapped and placed in a sturdy wooden box to ensure the artwork reaches you safely. We assure you that utmost care will be taken while packing the artwork.
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It is always difficult to tell what kind of palette would go in with your walls and architecture, what would make that living room expansive, majestic, or cozy as you prefer it.