On Saturday, 3 May, multidisciplinary artist Tara M Khanna presented her first solo exhibition, 'Still, it Moves', at IFBE (Ice Factory) in Ballard Estate, Mumbai. The one-day show featured contemporary paintings exploring themes of nature, movement, stillness, and spirituality, including works such as 'Sacred Sway' depicting Lord Krishna. In an interview, Khanna described her art as rooted in devotion to god and influenced by artists like M.F. Husain and Raja Ravi Varma.
The exhibition matters as it marks the debut solo show of a young emerging artist in Mumbai's historic IFBE venue, highlighting the continued relevance of spiritual and nature-inspired themes in contemporary Indian art. Khanna's articulation of 'Magical Realism' as her style and her emphasis on personal faith as a creative foundation reflect broader trends among younger artists blending tradition with personal expression.