Sanchit Art, a leader in showcasing modern and contemporary Indian art, presented “Songs of the Soil,” an enchanting retrospective exhibition showcasing the works of renowned artist Manoj Dutta. The show, which was organized by the esteemed Debdutta Gupta, opened on the second floor of Kolkata’s esteemed Birla Academy of Arts and Culture. It provided art fans with a singular chance to explore the vast and varied realm of Manoj Dutta’s masterpieces.

On December 5, 2023, an exclusive preview of the show was held in conjunction with the eagerly awaited publication of a detailed book written by Manasij Majumder about the life and art of Manoj Dutta.

The event was graced by Jogen Chowdhury, Ganesh Haloi, and Pankaj Saha.

Offering a comprehensive overview of Indian art that combines philosophical and spiritual viewpoints, Sanchit Art has been a trailblazer in this regard. The curatorial approach has always sought to support the dynamism of the contemporary art scene while remaining connected to the cultural underpinnings of the past. Manoj Dutta’s retrospective exhibition, which highlights the artist’s diversity and brilliance, is in perfect harmony with this concept.

Manoj Dutta, who was born in 1956, focuses on themes of nature, everyday people, and folk culture in his artwork. In addition to showcasing stylistic elements like continuous lines, streamlined forms, calligraphic and linear styles, and vivid colors, his canvases are embellished with dolls, toys, and puppets. Dutta’s painting is unique because of its profound simplicity, which exudes freedom, innocence, and unadulterated expression.

The retrospective exhibition will be open to the public from the 6th to the 10th of December, 2023, starting at 11:00 am and concluding at 07:00 pm daily. 

Priyanka Dutta