Artist Murari Jha presents *The Future of Nostalgia*, a solo exhibition at Nature Morte in New Delhi, running through May 17, 2026. The show features abstract sculptures in stone, bronze, wood, brass, aluminum, and synthetic putty that explore themes of home, migration, memory, and belonging. A live durational performance is scheduled for May 16, with Jha describing the gallery as a stage and his sculptures as performative objects. The works are deliberately untitled to invite viewers to become co-creators of meaning.
This exhibition matters because it offers a nuanced, personal take on migration and displacement, moving beyond fixed art-world terminology to explore home through sensory and material transformation. Jha’s use of everyday objects—such as carved charpai legs, a mallakhamb pole, and a tandoor-like form—bridges performance and sculpture, while his self-education approach highlights art as a tool for understanding the self and the world. The show reflects a growing trend of interdisciplinary, participatory practices in contemporary Indian art.