The round table “Vivid Visions: Women’s Voices in Contemporary Indian Art” is one of the parallel activities of the exhibition “Studiolo. Candela A. Soldevilla Collection,” currently on display in the exhibition hall of Instituto Cervantes New Delhi. This exhibit is part of the program “Women-Led Art Collections in Spain,” curated by Alicia Ventura and coordinated from the Instituto Cervantes headquarters.
The aim of this discussion is celebrating the luminous force of women in contemporary Indian art, we unveil a rich and resonant tapestry — woven from the visionary works of women artists and the discerning eyes of dedicated collectors. For too long, the grand narrative of art has tilted toward a masculine gaze, leaving extraordinary pioneers like Amrita Sher-Gil and Sunayani Devi lingering at its margins.
Yet today, their legacy gathers momentum in the hands of globally acclaimed contemporaries—Nasreen Mohamedi, Zarina Hashmi, Nalini Malani, Bharti Kher—among many others who are reimagining the contours of identity, femininity, and social consciousness. Their works do more than provoke thought; they become vessels of memory, quietly safeguarding the nuances of our cultural inheritance.
We are joined by art patron and philanthropist Feroze Gujral, whose passion for collecting reflects both vision and devotion, alongside the distinguished artist Manisha Gera Baswani, celebrated for her expansive practice of painting, sculptural installation, and photography. Guiding this conversation is poet, editor-publisher, and curator Bina Sarkar Ellias, who will weave together these voices into a contemplative exchange.