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Dual Exhibitions at Emami Art Kolkata Explore Memory, Materiality, and City Life

Emami Art in Kolkata is set to launch two concurrent exhibitions on March 20, 2026, titled "Nothing Twice" and "Chance Remains of Another Time." "Nothing Twice," a group show curated by Ushmita Sahu, features nine emerging women artists exploring themes of impermanence and domesticity through diverse media including textiles, ceramics, and video. Running alongside it is a solo presentation by Kolkata-based artist Suman Dey, whose new polyptych works utilize abstract fragments to mirror the complexities and decay of contemporary urban life.

These exhibitions underscore Emami Art’s role as a pivotal hub for contemporary South Asian art and socially engaged practices. By juxtaposing a multi-disciplinary group exploration of memory with a focused solo study of urban transformation, the gallery highlights the evolving materiality of Indian contemporary art. The shows reflect a broader institutional commitment to fostering emerging talent and providing a platform for critical discourse within the regional art scene.