With brakes on gallery sales, art thrives online

Bengalureans love for art, especially paintings and sculptures, goes back a long way. But the pandemic and subsequent lockdown were a big blow to the numerous art shows and seminars. With the brakes on physical shows and gallery sales leaving many creators in dismay, the scene has shifted online and opened up new avenues for artists and curators.

Nalini S Malaviya, a Bengaluru-based art curator and consultant, describes the post-lockdown art scene as “a new dawn”. “While physical presence in art galleries has been restricted and events cut down completely, the pandemic has given rise to online platforms,” she added.