IN PHOTOS: Check out this new pop art gallery in Lower Parel
Updated On: 03 June, 2023 11:06 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi
A gallery dedicated to pop art opens its doors for a look at colourful palates and relatable characters. Make the most of your weekend by visiting this fun and whimsy corner in Mumbai

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The acrylic diptych series by artist Amara De Tori is a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflowers splashed with the tomato soup from Andy Warhol’s Campbell painting that a Minion accidentally spills. This series hopes to raise questions on the line between activism and vandalism and the value of controversy for an art piece
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The show captures the contrasting themes, subjects and mediums of the works, as well as what the gallery aims to do with its unique aesthetic of fun and whims

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When you step in, you’re greeted by in-house artist Vijay Shinde who stands near a large canvas of a comic book-like character covered in Ben-Day dots. This is the live-painting section by the door where Shinde works
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New exhibitions are expected every four to six weeks with the next one, Zeitgeist, scheduled to launch next month

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An artrepreneur, Deora found herself leaning towards pop art for the gallery’s online platform. Noticing a gap in the Indian market for a space dedicated to this genre, she began planning a physical space for The Designera before the pandemic
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