The exhibition was inaugurated by Mrs Mridula Pradhan, an accomplished social worker and cultural patron recognised for her decades-long commitment to education, health, and rural livelihoods.
The exhibition features works by Nirali Lal, Shalini Dam, Tanya Mehta, Teja Gavankar, and Vanita Gupta, who respond to the idea of invisible connections that bind individuals across cultures, histories, and personal narratives. Through both material and digital artworks, the show explores themes of shared memory, resilience, and identity.
“It fills me with great joy to inaugurate Sameksha Gallery — not just as a new space for art in Delhi, but as a site of strength, beauty, and expression. Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti has made significant contributions over the years to promoting the arts — and now, this new journey with the Sanatan: IILM Centre for Arts and Ideas, which houses the gallery, makes this moment especially meaningful.
As someone who has spent much of her life championing social justice, I believe that the arts are a powerful tool for healing, questioning, and transformation,” said Mrs Mridula Pradhan at the opening.
Residency in Dharamshala: A Foundation for Dialogue
In May 2025, the artists participated in a week-long residency in Dharamshala, alongside the Dean of Rachana Sansad and the curatorial team of Sameksha. The residency was designed as a space for reflection, dialogue, and creative exchange. Conversations centred on artistic practice, contemporary visual culture, and the role of women in shaping visual narratives. This immersive environment became the bedrock for An Invisible Bind, sowing the seeds for experimentation, collaboration, and connection. Each artist developed a digital media artwork — many for the first time — in partnership with New ArtX, a Mumbai-based digital studio. This initiative underscored the Gallery’s commitment to pushing traditional boundaries and fostering innovation.
“This exhibition is the result of conversations, contrasts, and connections — not just between the artists, but also across the spectrum of mediums they each engaged with,” said Yamini Telkar, Gallery Director and curator of the exhibition. “Through An Invisible Bind, we hope to initiate deeper dialogue on how collaboration, experimentation, and storytelling shape the visual culture of today.”
With a commitment to hosting new exhibitions every two months, Sameksha Gallery seeks to become a dynamic platform for diverse practices and critical inquiry in the contemporary art landscape.
