Gelatin Silver Print. The Native Types - Flirting, 2006. Pushpamala N trails off as I listen and ask her if there’s a ten-minute break she can take from herself, into herself. Her first photo-romance Phantom Lady or Kismet, in which she played the two protagonists, is a deliberately excessive, even burlesque, revisitation of a popular genre of films from pre-Independence India, recalling the stunt pictures of Wadia Movietone, featuring Fearless Nadia - the “Hunterwali". C-Print. 6 November – 6 December 2012. Photography. EUR 3,500. Elements of theatrical impulses incorporated in her photography and sculptures. She attended Bangalore University from 1976-77, where she studied under Balan Nambiar and then studied Sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Baroda. Phantom Lady or Kismet, a photo- romance, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai And at the artist’s studio, Bangalore 1994 Excavations, sculpture/ installation, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai 1983 Pushpamala N, sculptures, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore. Created and conceived by Pushpamala N Photography: Clay Kelton Cast: Pushpamala N, Kattayayani Joag, Atul Dodiya, Tushar Joag, Arshiya Lokhandwala, George Jose, Ranchodbhai Tank The Return of the Phantom Lady forms a sequel to the Phantom Lady or Kismet ( 1996-98), the cult black and white thriller, shot in the style of film-noir style and exhibited as a photo-romance, in which the artist plays a dual … Pushpamala has been referred to as "the most entertaining artist-iconoclast of contemporary Indian art ". 17 August 2012. Satirical, witty, she has over the years created situations and recreated some iconic images popularised by Indian culture. Click Here to View more. At Melbourne’s ACMI, a forthcoming production called ‘Fearless Nadia’ will be performed on October 13th as part of the Melbourne International Festival. View all results for. Phantom Lady #22, 1996-1998. Born: 1956 () Bengaluru, India. Sometimes, Pushpamala N draws directly from cinema: “Phantom Lady” is based on Fearless Nadia, a masked, caped stuntwoman and film star from the 1930s. View and collect fine art from leading galleries and art dealers. Pushpamala N., Phantom Lady or Kismet, 1996-98, Black and white photographs, Selenium toned silver gelatine, 16 x 20”. N. Pushpamala is one of Karnataka’s most creative minds in whom many streams – literature, music, photography, theatre – culminate. Photography. Pushpamala N returns with another edition of Phantom Lady, her photo-performance series shot noir-style. Known for her deceptively simple feminist works, most famously the “film noir style” Phantom Lady photo-performance, Pushpamala places herself at the centre of the social and political inquiry in the current show, by acting out multiple roles that have historical significance and contemporary relevance. If you are looking for a particular piece by N. Pushpamala, tell us what it is and we will … … Thursday Thu, 5 Mar 2020. Phantom Lady #22 by N. Pushpamala For Sale at www.kunzt.gallery listed on Printed Editions. Often finding herself on the opposite side of the lens than most of Phantom Lady #14 by N. Pushpamala For Sale at www.kunzt.gallery listed on Printed Editions. If you are looking for a particular piece by N. Pushpamala, tell us what it is and we will … N. Pushpamala. Share. Gelatin Silver Print. Phantom Lady or Kismet, a photo romance, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, and at the artist's studio, Bangalore, India 1994 Excavations, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India ... Pushpamala N. and Alex Mathew, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore, and at CMC Gallery, New Delhi and … From the series Phantom Lady or Kismet, 1996-98. “I call them photo romances because they can be absurd, illogical. Pushpamala N. takes account of that history and makes it her own.” The four photographic series had links to cinematic conventions of South Asia. Phantom Lady #14, 1996-1998. MENU. ''Phantom Lady, or Kismet'' (1996-98) is a takeoff on Indian pop films about the exploits of a superheroine named Nadia, who here wears Zorro-esque attire to rescue a vampy younger sister from underworld embroilment. Humour, wit and subversion in Feminist Art. Pushpamala was initially trained as a sculptor and began her career likewise. I wasn’t part of the world that was associated with photojournalism and … However, when on a yacht (the Phantom Lady) taking them away from London, Alex's cover is blown by Sykes (ripping. Contact +91 98865 99675 bic@bangaloreinternationalcentre.org. Sometimes, Pushpamala N draws directly from cinema: “Phantom Lady” is based on Fearless Nadia, a masked, caped stuntwoman and film star from the 1930s. The series ‘Phantom Lady or Kismet’ (1996-98), inspired by actor Nadia’s role in the 1935 film Hunterwali, was shot in film-noir style, with Pushpamala masked and caped, rescuing an orphaned schoolgirl. Seek an Artwork by N. Pushpamala. Pushpamala made her first series of what she calls ‘Photo Romances’ back in 1996 titled Phantom Lady or Kismet. Native Women of South India: Manners and Customs (2004) A photo-performance … Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. Here it is, warts and all … Billed as a Photo Romance and shot in the film noir style, the thriller starred Pushpamala as not only the Phantom Lady but also her doppelganger, the lost twin sister The Vamp. What stood out amongst them was a photo collage by Bangalore-based artist Pushpamala N. titled ‘Return of the Phantom Lady of Sinful City.’ This photo-romance depicted the journey of Phantom Lady, an imaginary construct much like Gabbar Singh, rescuing a girl from the land mafia of Mumbai. Pushpamala N. Phantom lady no.14 (+ another; 2 works), 1996–1998 Sale Date: November 30, 2010. Gender; Location. I do different … Categories. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Phantom Lady #22 by N. Pushpamala, 1996-1998 - Photography (Gelatin Silver Print) available for sale at great prices - Buy and sell artworks on kunzt.gallery Project Cinema City Curated by Madhushree Dutta and Archana Hande 2012. ‘The phantom lady strikes!‘ by Pushpamala N, Thesis Eleven. Pushpamala N was born in Bangalore. 19 May – 29 June 2012. For example, in the exhibition, she is the frightened Draupadi, facing the threat of the rape by a … C-Print. Notable visual artist, writer and curator, Pushpamala N. talks on what being a woman artist has meant while exploring histories and ideas of feminist art and what these labels mean. In the sequel, Return of the Phantom Lady (Sinful City) (2012), … Pushpamala N. (born 1956) is a photo and visual artist based in Bangalore, India. She completed her Bachelors and then her Masters degree in 1985. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Pushpamala N.. The online show Living the New Normal has been curated by Arshiya Mansoor Lokhandwala and is supported by MASH India, a digital platform … Her work is often polemical, looking at the idea of the nation-state in an age of globalized neo-liberalism and using the idea of cultural memory to explore history and contemporary society with irony and wit. View and collect fine art from leading galleries and art dealers. However, time travel possible through our Audio & Video. Chicago, Walsh Gallery, Phantom Lady and Sunhere Sapne, 2003. Billed as a Photo Romance and shot in the film noir style, the thriller starred Pushpamala as not only the Phantom Lady but also her doppelganger, the lost twin sister The Vamp. Mar 1, 2017 - 'Performance photographer' Pushpamala N curates her own retrospective photo essay. Available for sale from Kunzt Gallery, Pushpamala N., Phantom Lady #22, Gelatin Silver Print, 52 × 43 cm Pushpamala N., Phantom Lady or Kismet, 1996-98, Black and white photographs, Selenium toned silver gelatine, 16 x 20”. The work acquired a cult status and has been exhibited all over the world, prompting … Drawing attention to the constructed nature of the image, Pushpamala reenacts historical representations of women in order to subvert them; in one series she embodies the seven moods traditionally associated … The Museum of Art & Photography’s (MAP) mission is to build, manage and sustain a new museum to exhibit, interpret and preserve a growing collection of art and cultural artefacts, motivated by a belief that museums should play a positive role in society. Pushpamala N is a photo, video, installation and performance artist, sculptor, writer and curator, who lives and works in Bangalore India. N. Pushpamala. Galerie Zurcher Paris. EUR 4,100. Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt. Pushpamala N returns with another edition of Phantom Lady, her photo-performance series shot noir-style. Pushpamala N. Artist. From 1996 to 1998 Pushpamala created Phantom Lady or Kismet, the artist’s first “photo-performance” work comprised of 25 black-and-white prints. “Phantom Lady or Kismet: a photo romance”- Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai 1994 “Excavations”- Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai 1983 “Pushpamala N”- Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore Group Exhibitions 2013 "Backflip: Feminism and Humour Contemporary Art"- Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Melbourne "Poses and Views"- Nature Morte, Berlin 2012 In her strongly feminist and subversive work and her collaborations with photographers, writers, theatre directors and film makers, the artist seeks to intervene in the dominant cultural and intellectual discourse. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. From the series Phantom Lady or Kismet – A Photoromance by Pushpamala N. Pushpamala N (born in 1965) is a Bangalore based photography and video performance artist. Photography. She completed her Bachelors and then her Masters degree in 1985. @pushpamalan @shalini.passi @lakeeren @arshiyalokhandwala @naturemorte_delhi @aparajita_jain . PUSHPAMALA N “Return of the Phantom Lady” (Sinful City) About the work: From 1996 to ’98, Pushpamala created Phantom Lady or Kismet, the artist’s first “photo-performance” work comprised of 25 black-and-white prints. Auction Closed. Much later when she began focussing on performance photography and … Phantom Lady or Kismet, a photo- romance, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai And at the artist’s studio, Bangalore 1994 Excavations, sculpture/ installation, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai 1983 Pushpamala N, sculptures, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore. Pushpamala’s work has been shown in important shows such as the Kochi Biennale 2014, Prospect 3 New Orleans, the First Johannesburg Biennale, Photo Espana Madrid, Ikono On Air Festival and at institutions including the Tate Modern and Saatchi Art Gallery London, Centre Pompidou Paris, Seattle Museum, Walker Art Centre and Art Institute of Chicago USA; Royal Ontario Museum Toronto, Museo Tamayo Mexico, Photomuseum Winterthur Switzerland, Caixaforum Barcelona, IVAM Museum Valencia, Spain, MAXXI Museum Rome, Mori Art Museum Tokyo, National Museum of Modern Art Korea, National Portrait Gallery Canberra and Devi Art Foundation and NGMA India. The Native Types - Flirting, 2006. Pushpamala N began her career as a sculptor before turning to photo and video performances. We will process the personal data you have supplied in accordance with our privacy policy (available on request). Born in Bangalore, Pushpamala formally trained as a sculptor and eventually shifted to photography to explore her interest in narrative figuration. MASH webinar with Pushpamala N as she speaks about the making of the "Return of Phantom Lady" hosted by Dr Arshiya Lokhandwala & Shalini Passi. Pushpamala is presenting ‘Return of the Phantom Lady’ as part of an online exhibition, titled ‘Living the New Normal’, on Shalini Passi’s MASH India, that explores the photographic work of five women artists – Anita Dube, Prajakta Potnis, Mithu Sen and Shilpa Gupta, besides Pushpamala. Labels: TAKE ON ART. Photography. You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails. Giclée prints on Harman Gloss Baryta paper, %3Cdiv%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EPushpamala%20N%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22title_and_year%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_title%22%3EReturn%20of%20the%20Phantom%20Lady%20%28Sinful%20City%29%3A%20A%20Photo-Romance%20%3C/span%3E%2C%20%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_year%22%3E2012%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22medium%22%3EGicl%C3%A9e%20prints%20on%20Harman%20Gloss%20Baryta%20paper%20%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22dimensions%22%3ESet%20of%2021%20photographs%3Cbr/%3E%0A20%20x%2030%20inches%3Cbr/%3E%0A50.8%20x%2076.2%20cm%3C/div%3E. The Phantom Lady Strikes Again I found this old unpublished essay from 1998, written after one of those hot discussions with friends, discussing many things still of interest today. Pushpamala N. The ethnographic series (set of 45), 2000–2004 Sale Date: June 10, 2010. Starting out as a sculptor with an interest in narrative figuration, Pushpamala N eventually took to casting her own body as various characters and personae in the medium of photo-performance. Authors; Librarians; Editors; Societies The masked character is based on one played by a popular stunt film star of 1930s Hindi films called Fearless Nadia [born Mary Ann Evans (1908–1996), she first became famous for her film ‘Hunterwali’ (woman with a whip) released in 1935.] Phantom Lady #22, 1996-1998. Satirical, witty, she has over the years created situations and recreated some iconic images popularised by Indian culture. Monday, 25 April 2016. Filter by auction house, media and more. Created and conceived by Pushpamala N Photography: Clay Kelton Cast: Pushpamala N, Kattayayani Joag, Atul Dodiya, Tushar Joag, Arshiya Lokhandwala, George Jose, Ranchodbhai Tank The Return of the Phantom Lady... Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Return of the Phantom Lady (Sinful City): A Photo-Romance. Recommended features It seeks to bridge art and community and serve as a catalyst for greater public exposure to the important cultural history of the visual arts in the country. N. Pushpamala. The gorgeous black and white photos presented a noir story set in Mumbai and … ‘A blue-eyed blonde in Bollywood’ by Steve Dow, The Age. ‘Phantom Lady or Kismet’ was a cryptic takeoff on Indian pop films about the exploits of Nadia, an eternal super heroine. Recently, she was the Artistic Director of the Chennai Photo Biennale 2019. She lives in Bangalore, India. Pushpamala N trails off as I listen and ask her if there’s a ten-minute break she can take from herself, into herself. Delhi, British Council, The Anguished Heart, October-November 2003. 7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, Bengaluru 560 071. Buy Phantom Lady #14 artwork by Pushpamala N. on Widewalls. In Phantom Lady, Pushpamala dressed up as a character that was clearly inspired by the masked adventuress in the 1935 film, Hunterwali, played Fearless Nadira. ‘I can try,’ she finally sighs, and in we dive back to the beginnings of being the Phantom Lady of contemporary Indian performance art – of assuming all the roles she desired in times that the only one for a woman was precisely that - of a woman. Born in Bangalore, 1956, Pushpamala N has been called “the most entertaining artist-iconoclast of contemporary Indian art”. National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai. Pushpamala N. (born 1956) is a photo and visual artist based in Bangalore, India. Seek an Artwork by N. Pushpamala. View Phantom lady no.14 another 2 works by Pushpamala N. on artnet. "The world stands … View artworks for sale by N., Pushpamala Pushpamala N. (24, Indian). Date & Time. Define your practice as you see it. Click Here to View more. Elements of theatrical impulses incorporated in her photography and sculptures. 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