Contemporary Indian Art Collection at The Pierre Hotel

Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
In 2005, Taj Hotels joined forces with New York City’s legendary Pierre Hotel to set a new standard in luxury hospitality. Together, Taj and the Pierre have created a remarkable combination of Old New York charm and contemporary panache. One of the defining elements of this equation is an exquisite collection of contemporary Indian art that grace the Pierre’s first floor.
Donated from the private collection of the Tata group, this must-see collection hosts many of the leading names in contemporary Indian art, including Prafulla Dahanukar, Akbar Padamsee, and Ganesh Haloi, to name but a few. Head of Sale at Sotheby’s Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Priyanka Mathew guided Whitewall on an in-depth tour of the nuanced collection recently. The contemporary movement in India began in 1945, following the Republic’s independence from the British Empire. While many pieces in the collection echo the influence of western movements, particularly cubism, the work of all represented artists reflect their desire to express the heart of Indian culture.
The collection also hosts three works by Maqbol Fida Husain. Husain’s career began in the 1940s as a billboard painter. He is now one of India’s most well known modern artists and the “grandfather” of contemporary art movement. Pieces such as Untold Story, Between the Spider and the Lamp, and Sitarare exemplary of his broad, quick strokes and ability to capture both tremendous energy and emotion.
This collection can be viewed during monthly art tours guided by Ms. Mathew (advance reservation required) or on self-guided tours that will begin in October.
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY
Image courtesy of The Pierre, NY


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