JEHANGIR NICHOLSON ART FOUNDATION
"A Polish Jew, Simon Lifschutz managed to find sanctuary for himself in India during World War II and years later set up the Vitrum Studio in Mumbai, the city’s first studio to specialise in hand-painted ceramic tiles and glass mosaics. Indian artist Badri Narayan was the first to join this studio and remained its most passionate contributor till it shut down in 1974. This exhibition takes a deep dive into the world of Vitrum’s mosaics and objects, with a closer look at Narayan’s creations for the House. Featuring imagery by Narayan as well as objects like coasters, trays, tabletops and lamps created at Vitrum, this show brings to viewers the legacy of an artist par excellence as well as of the space where his creativity shone best.
On view at JNAF, CSMVS, 159/61, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai until 31st August 2025"
by Huzan Tata