Modern and Contemporary Indian Art

With the help of our wonderfully expert guide Yamini Mehta from Christie’s London, we decipher the world of Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. What’s the difference between “modern” and “contemporary”? Who is the recognized and emerging talent to watch? How can you dive in and get educated? Join us on NexGen Think! as our host Rachana explores the development of this burgeoning market and the importance of sharing and exhibiting the work of these innovative artists.

Our NYC listeners have the rare opportunity to check out in person the work we discuss at Christie’s upcoming auction, Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, beginning September 20.

Yamini Mehta is Specialist and Head of Modern and Contemporary Indian Art at Christie's. She previously worked as a specialist in Christie's New York department of Indian and Southeast Asian Art, which she helped to form in 1998. In her current role, Ms. Mehta has expanded and oversees sales in New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. Historical moments in the field include the sale of Tyeb Mehta's noted triptych Celebrations in 2002, the first work of Indian Modern art to sell above $100,000. This record remained in place until 2005 when under Ms. Mehta's stewardship, another work by the same artist, Mahisasura, became the first to surpass the $1,000,000 mark. Ms. Mehta is a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to her specialty in classical, modern and contemporary Indian art, she has prior experience in the fields of museum education, journalism and publishing.