Atul Bhalla in Mumbai
Mumbai has all the color and vivacity of contemporary life in one place, and often in one moment. Many worlds converge here, old and new, and continually intertwine in dazzling and often baffling ways. It is one of the great urban centers of the world, and is also close to many of India’s great temples. There is a palpable heartbeat here that is rather charming, and even contagious. There is also a stunning visual sense to the place, from the buildings to the fashion, and this is reflected in a fantastic way in our 5 star Mumbai hotels. Our hotels are carefully selected for their excellence in providing real, old-fashioned hospitality, with all the contemporary amenities to make your stay extremely comfortable, and many amenities that are particular to the place.
You’ll enjoy waking up every morning to the sumptuous and spacious rooms, enjoying a fine meal in our luxury restaurants, and perhaps even looking into all the splendid things offered by the spa. Beginning every day with a sense of rejuvenation and calmness is a spectacular way to start your new adventures in Mumbai. A fantastic way to get to know the place is through its art, and there are many different forms and media that are explored here. In the realm of installation and performance, there were some strong players in the international art scene in the 1970’s, and there was a resurgence in the late 90s that still has not calmed, but in fact seems to be gathering a lot of steam.
Atul Bhalla is one of the most visible artists working today, and based in New Delhi, his work makes it to Mumbai very frequently. He is seen all over the world, but the work is very intensely focused on issues that speak to contemporary India. He works in all kinds of media, painting and video, photography and sculpture, and his exceptional photo performances. For Atul Bhalla, and for many other artists of his generation, the focus is on water, and particularly issues that examine sustainability and the sacred meanings of water that are particular to Hindu culture. One of his most famous works to date, I was not waving but drowning -!, is a series of 14 images of the artist submerging in a river. As his head disappears, we start to get a sense of his statement and aesthetic, and the effect is simply stunning.
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