Reena Dewan

Looking forward to speaking and learning on The International Museum Day in Zagreb and in the project Heritage on Stage in Pula!

✨ 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 | 𝑫𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒊 𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒂 ✨ An exhibition finds its meaning through the people who engage with it. Dipali Bhattacharya shares her reflections on 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, a solo exhibition by 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡, offering a thoughtful perspective shaped by personal interpretation and engagement with the works. Curated by 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧, the exhibition continues to open space for dialogue between tradition, abstraction, and contemporary visual thought. 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 🗓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) . . #BCAF #InterstitialReverberations #SamirAich #DipaliBhattacharya #VoicesFromTheGallery #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #IndianArt #KolkataArt #ArtDialogue #VisualArts #AbstractArt #ModernIndianArt #GalleryExperience #ArtCommunity #CultureAndArt #BridgingCultureAndArt

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡 Step into the evolving artistic journey of 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡, where years of practice, observation, and experimentation come together to shape a distinct visual language. In 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, Aich reflects on the relationship between tradition and abstraction, drawing from the visual vocabulary of 𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒂 and reinterpreting it through layered processes, textures and form. Through this reel, hear directly from the artist as he shares insights into his techniques, inspirations, and the ideas that inform his work, offering a deeper understanding of the practice behind the artworks. Curated by 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧, the exhibition invites viewers to engage with a space where memory, material, and movement converge. 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 🗓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) Experience the works. Hear the artist. Engage with the journey. 🎨 . . #BCAF #SamirAich #InterstitialReverberations #ArtistInFocus #ArtistTalk #ContemporaryArt #IndianArt #ArtExhibition #KolkataArt #ArtInKolkata #AbstractArt #VisualArts #ArtDialogue #ModernIndianArt #CreativeProcess #CultureAndArt #BridgingCultureAndArt

✨ 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 ✨ Glimpses from the opening evening of 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, a solo exhibition of 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡, where abstraction, rhythm, and cultural memory converge through a powerful visual language. The evening brought together artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts, setting the tone for thoughtful engagement and meaningful conversations around contemporary artistic practice. Curated by 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧, the exhibition reflects Aich’s exploration of form, movement, and layered textures, drawing inspiration from the traditional visual vocabulary of 𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒂 while reinterpreting it through contemporary abstraction. Each work invites viewers to reflect on the space between tradition and transformation. Presented by 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅 – 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭, the exhibition continues to welcome visitors to experience the depth and resonance of Aich’s artistic journey. 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 🗓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) . . #BCAF #InterstitialReverberations #SamirAich #ExhibitionHighlights #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #IndianArt #ArtInKolkata #VisualArts #AbstractArt #GalleryOpening #ArtDialogue #ModernIndianArt #CultureAndArt #BridgingCultureAndArt

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 | 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡 In this special moment, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡 shares reflections from his artistic journey, the memories, experiences, and visual languages that continue to shape his practice. Rooted in tradition yet evolving through abstraction, his works explore the quiet space where heritage meets contemporary expression. Through 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, Aich invites viewers to engage with art as a dialogue — between memory and movement, form and feeling. 📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 Hear the artist. Experience the work. Step into the conversation. . . #BCAF #SamirAich #InterstitialReverberations #ArtistTalk #ArtistVoice #ContemporaryArt #IndianArt #ArtExhibition #KolkataArt #ArtInKolkata #AbstractArt #VisualCulture #ArtDialogue #ModernIndianArt #ArtCommunity #CreativePractice #BridgingCultureAndArt

✨ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 ✨ Step into the evocative artistic world of 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡, where memory, movement, and instinct shape every mark. Inspired by the visual language of 𝐴𝑙𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑎, his works reimagine traditional forms through contemporary abstraction, unfolding through rhythmic lines, layered textures, and evolving geometry. 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, a solo exhibition of 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡, curated by 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧, explores the space between tradition and transformation, where cultural memory finds new expression through contemporary visual language. 📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ⏰ 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 Visit. Experience. Engage with the Art. . . #BCAF #InterstitialReverberations #SamirAich #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #IndianArt #ArtInKolkata #CultureAndArt #VisualArts #AbstractArt #ArtDialogue #ModernIndianArt #CreativeExpression #ArtAndIdeas #BridgingCultureAndArt

𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭. Step into the world of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 as 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐜𝐡 personally invites you to experience his latest solo exhibition at 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅. Discover how memory, abstraction, and tradition intertwine through his unique visual language inspired by 𝑨𝒍𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒂. Come witness the reverberations of art, form, and imagination. 📅 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 – 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📍 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 . . #SamirAich #BCAF #ArtExhibition #ArtInKolkata #ContemporaryIndianArt #KolkataArtScene #ArtistInvite #ExhibitionAlert #BridgingCultureAndArt

📰✨ 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 | 𝐓𝐎𝐈 – 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 ✨📰 A moment of pride for 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅 as @reena_dewan , 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 of @bcaf.organization , is featured in @timesofindia – @calcuttatimes , sharing her perspective on the evolving ecosystem of Indian art. Highlighting the growing influence of public platforms, younger audiences, and global dialogue, her insights reflect the dynamic shifts shaping contemporary artistic practice today. We are honoured to contribute to this larger narrative — strengthening dialogue between artists, institutions, and communities. . . #BCAF #InTheNews #CalcuttaTimes #TimesOfIndia #ReenaDewan #IndianArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtDialogue #ArtEcosystem #CulturalExchange #ArtCommunity #KolkataArt #VisualArts #ThoughtLeadership #ArtAndCulture #CreativeVoices #GlobalArt #ArtPlatforms

Thanks @reena_dewan Famous Art Curator from Kolkata, for this kind gesture 🙏 My latest book #performertoreformer #amitshah is reaching all over the country and achieving tremendous success. Forward written by #smritiirani ji @prabhatbooks @amitshahofficial #bookoftheyear @smritiiranioffice

✨ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐎𝐃 ✨ A powerful beginning to an exhibition that reflects on faith, belief, and the human experience through the language of contemporary printmaking. Organised by 𝐁-𝐂𝐀𝐅 – 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in collaboration with 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢, under the purview of the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, the opening day brought together artists, art lovers, and thinkers to engage with works that invite reflection, dialogue, and contemplation. Curated by 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐲, the exhibition features 𝟐𝟑 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥, presenting diverse artistic responses that explore spirituality, ethics, memory, and cultural narratives—reaffirming printmaking as a vital medium of thoughtful artistic inquiry today. 📍 B-CAF, Bridging Culture & Arts 🗓 17 January – 1 February 2026 ⏰ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm . . #InTheNameOfGod #BCAF #LalitKalaAkademi #ArtExhibition #OpeningDay

What is God! A Belief, a Myth or a Thought!! Whatever itmay be but a lot happens for sure IN THE NAME OF GOD! Well this reality became theme of the exhibition that is starting today at B-CAF in collaboration with Lalit Kala Academi under the purview of 3rd Print Biennale. Where 23 artist expressed their own thoughts through 23 Artworks. Come and see them on display until February 1st!

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐎𝐃, an exhibition of contemporary print practices, Organised by B-CAF - Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation in collaboration with 𝐋𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢 under the purview of 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚. 🗓 17 January – 1 February 2026 ⏰ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 📍 B-CAF, Bridging Culture & Arts 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 is an artist-pedagogue, curator, and art writer. She is Professor & Head of the Department of Graphics-Printmaking, and former Dean of the Faculty of Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Trained as a printmaker, Paula’s repertoire as an artist includes broadsheets, artist’s books, objects, installation, animation, and community art projects. She works across mediums that include printmaking, textiles and embroidery, papermaking, drawing, moving image, and much else. Paula’s work addresses gender binaries, enforced migration, loss of home, heritage and environment, and a concern for conservation of societies, communities and ecologies. Her language is distinctly feminine, therefore laying claim to methods and materials that underline feminist thought. Her curatorial projects include Living a Dark Night for The Kala Chaupal Trust, Gurgaon 2021-23; a soul (un)gendered: Anupam Sud - A Retrospective for DAG MODERN in 2019-20; Ghare Baire at the Old Currency Building, Kolkata for DAG MODERN and the ASI in 2019; Popular Prints and the Freedom Struggle at the Drishyakala Museum, Red Fort, Delhi for DAG MODERN and the ASI in 2019; Trajectories: 19th-21st Century Printmaking from India and Pakistan for the Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah, UAE in 2014; and six editions of The Printed Picture: Four Centuries of Indian Printmaking for DAG MODERN, India from 2012-18. Paula is author of The Printed Picture: Four Centuries of Indian Printmaking published by the Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi in 2012 and Foreign & Indigenous Influences in Indian Printmaking published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany in 2013, amongst other publications.