A brand new show featuring the works of artist Yusuf Arakkal and his son Shibu Arakkal called Ganga is an ode to the majestic river of India.
In India, the river Ganga holds immense significance. This river, with its sacred waters, has, since time immemorial, been a source of spiritual solace and cultural unity for millions. And Bangalore based artist Shibu Arakkal’s images with his father late Yusuf Arakkal’s art brings the ethos to life in our very own city.
While Yusuf’s paintings delve into the human condition with emotive energy and expressionism, Shibu’s photographs capture the sociological complexities and deep-rooted connections of the boatmen, known as Mallaah, who navigate the Ganga. If you are looking for an insightful journey into India’s majestic river, check out this exhibition, it is a great perspective that merges spirituality, art, and culture.
Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated Jun22-28 here:
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