Posted on 3 November 2025:
Melange of Memories: A Grand Celebration of Indian Art at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
From 31st October to 4th November 2025, Melange of Memories lit up the LTC Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi, with a vibrant showcase of creativity and emotion.
Featuring thirty talented artists from across India, the exhibition unfolded as a heartfelt tribute to artistic journeys and shared cultural roots. The event was inaugurated with grace and grandeur by Chief Guest Dr. Jai Madaan, renowned astrologer and motivational speaker, alongside Special Guest Ms. Sushma K. Bahl, eminent Indian arts consultant, writer and curator whose presence added depth to the occasion. Guests of Honour—actress Charu Shankar, media leader Prakash Sahu and Romanian visual artist & curator Stefan Balog—brought global warmth to this Indian celebration.
Melange of Memories became more than an exhibition—it became a living canvas of connection, colour and creative spirit.
Presented by the visionary artist Mr. Kali Charan Padhi of CanonFire Creatives and thoughtfully curated by renowned art historian Mr. JohnyML, Melange of Memories became a soulful gathering of thirty artists, each weaving their own story through paint and form.
With 90 unique works on display, the exhibition offered a rich tapestry of emotions—ranging from bold abstracts to quiet spiritual reflections. Every piece echoed the pulse of village life, the warmth of nostalgia, and the timeless rhythm of India’s cultural soul.
The exhibition unfolded like a vibrant tapestry, woven with the works of legendary masters and rising voices. From the timeless grace of Vrindavan Solanki and Yusuf to the expressive visions of Narayan M, Gurudas Shenoy, Ramesh Gorjala, Laxman Aelay, Anand Panchal, Asit Kumar Patnaik and Kanha Behera, each canvas carried a story of depth and devotion.
Adding powerful hues to this collective memory were the evocative creations of Sujata Achrekar, Shabana Quadri, Jyoti Khushwaha, and Supriya Amber—women artists whose works shimmered with strength and sensitivity.
The inaugural evening sparkled with the presence of art luminaries like Kanchan Chandra, Neerja Peter, and Jatin Das, as connoisseurs, collectors and creators gathered in celebration of memory, meaning and the enduring magic of Indian art.
As Melange of Memories left behind a trail of emotion and unity—“a bouquet of emotions and experiences that resonate with every viewer,” as curator JohnyML reflected, while Mr. Kali Charan Padhi affirmed, “this marks the beginning of a shared creative platform dedicated to uniting artists from diverse regions under one creative roof.”
