Jamini Roy’s pioneering art redefined Indian modernism by embracing folk aesthetics, moving away from Western academic styles ...

Jamini Roy was an Indian painter best known for combining traditional Indian and Western art styles to create unique and complex works. Born on April 11, 1887 in Beliatore, India, he went on to study ...

F rom February 13, get ready to immerse yourselves in the vibrant and colourful world of celebrated artist Jamini Roy's creations. Known for spurning Western aesthetics and embracing Indian ...

Paintings attributed to major Modernists in a recent show at the gallery of the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) are facing scrutiny.

When we think of cat portraits in Indian art, Jamini Roy often comes to mind. His ‘Cat stealing a prawn’ remains one of the most enduring images by an Indian modernist. However, few are aware ...