Geeta Vadhera Gallery: Exploring Artistic Inspiration

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MEDIA COVERAGE

1986 – New Delhi / ICCR

• Indian Horizons (Spring 1986) — “Sufi Inspiration in Art.” Government of India, ICCR. • https://archive.org/details/indianhorizons-spring-1986

1986 – Singapore

• The Straits Times (11 May 1986) — Exhibition listing mentioning Geeta Vadhera at Singapore Festival Fringe, highlighting her artistic inspiration. • https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Issue/straitstimes19860511-1 • The Straits Times (13 May 1986) — “Infusing feelings on forms.” A feature article on her exhibition that showcases Geeta Vadhera paintings. • https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Issue/straitstimes19860513-1

1988 – Singapore

• The Straits Times (10 June 1988) — Pao Yee Mei, “An artist’s absolute view of the universe.” • https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19880610-1.2.60 • Singapore Festival of Arts – Fringe Programme 1988 — Lists “Sarwam (Absolute) by Geeta Vadhera, eminent artist from New Delhi.” • https://esplanade.com/archives

2003 – Visakhapatnam (India)

• ANUCDE Reader – Arts & Aesthetics (Andhra University Distance Education) — excerpt on “Metaphors of Silence.” • (No open link available; citation retained from ICCR index.)

2011 – Dubai (UAE)

• Khaleej Times (7 Oct 2011) — “Straight from the Heart.” A feature article detailing Geeta Vadhera’s exhibition “Qalb Qudrat.” • https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/straight-from-the-heart • City Times / Khaleej Times (8 Oct 2011) — Companion feature on Tranquil Spaces, discussing the artistic inspiration behind her work. • https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/arts-culture • Gulf News (25 Oct 2011) — “Exhibition blends heart and nature,” covering the media coverage of Geeta Vadhera’s art. • https://gulfnews.com/uae/exhibition-blends-heart-and-nature-1.918432 • Al Bayan (UAE, Arabic) (7 Oct 2011) — Coverage of the same Dubai show. • https://www.albayan.ae/five-senses/mirrors/2011-10-07-1.1503847 • Hello! Middle East (29 Oct 2011) — Feature on Tranquil Spaces, illustrating her artistic journey. • https://issuu.com/hellomiddleeast/docs/october2011

2021 – Turin (Italy)

• Il Giornale dell’Arte (Nov 2021) — “Hub India: Tracciando la rotta indiana ad Artissima.” A feature on Indian art section at Artissima (Turin), including Geeta Vadhera paintings. • https://www.ilgiornaledellarte.com/articoli/hub-india-artissima-torino • Horasis India Meeting (June 2021) — Geeta Vadhera featured as “Artist, India” on panel session (Art after COVID-19). • https://horasis.org/meetings/india-meeting

2023 – Delhi (India)

• Navbharat Times (Apr 2023) — “आर्ट ऑफ़ इंडिया की एग्ज़िबिशन का आगाज़…” Bikaner House Delhi coverage, highlighting her work. • https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/art-of-india-bikaner-house

2024 – Cannes (France)

• The Print (May 2024) — “Cannes 2024: Exhibition of Indian Artistry at Bharat Pavilion,” which includes media coverage of Geeta Vadhera's artistic contributions. • https://theprint.in/world/cannes-2024-bharat-pavilion-artistry

2024 – Singapore

• YourStory (Nov 2024) — “MayinArt showcases Indian artists at exhibitions in Singapore and Indonesia,” featuring Geeta Vadhera paintings among others. • https://yourstory.com/2024/11/mayinart-singapore-exhibition

2025 – Dubai (UAE)

• Harper’s Bazaar India (Apr 2025) — “Indian Art is All Set to Make a Splash at Art Dubai 2025.” • https://www.harpersbazaarindia.in/culture/art-dubai-2025

2025 – Delhi (India)

• Outlook India (May 2025) — “Becoming: 130 Years of Children’s Book Illustration.” • https://www.outlookindia.com/culture/becoming-130-years-of-indian-childrens-book-illustration

2025 – Mumbai (India)

• Free Press Journal (Mar 2025) — “Bombay Art Society Hosts 133rd All-India Art Exhibition.” • https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bombay-art-society-exhibition-2025

2025 (June–Nov) — No additional new coverage identified during this period (verified through media archives, November 2025).

PART II — BOOKS & DESIGN WORK

(Illustration · Design · Children’s Books · Select Publications 1980 – 2025)

National Book Trust — Children’s Books

• The Sun Fairies — Author Swapna Dutta · Illustrator Geeta Vadhera · Publisher NBT · ISBN 978-81-237-2984-8 / 978-81-237-0579-8 • Children’s picture book, reprinted multiple times. • https://nbtindia.gov.in • (Unnamed Reader Series) — Various authors · Illustrator Geeta Vadhera · Publisher NBT · ISBN 81-7011-402-0 • Appears on two early-1990s NBT titles. • https://nbtindia.gov.in

Khaas Kitaab Foundation — Picture Books

• Mina & the Red Egg — Author Manorama Jafa · Illustrator Geeta Vadhera · Publisher Khaas Kitaab Foundation · ISBN 81-88236-23-3 • Children’s picture book (2005). • One Carrot — Author Manorama Jafa · Illustrator Geeta Vadhera · Publisher Khaas Kitaab Foundation · ISBN 81-88236-24-4 • Children’s picture book (2006).

Poetry & Artist Publications

• Ansh (A Part of Me) — Anthology of Concrete Poetry by Geeta Vadhera (1989). • Collection of visual poetry integrating art and text explicating her artistic inspiration.

Design & Editorial Work

• Book design and illustration for select NBT and ICCR publications, including exhibition catalogues and poetry anthologies (1980s–1990s). • Cover art for ICCR’s Indian Horizons (Spring 1986 issue). • https://archive.org/details/indianhorizons-spring-1986

Exhibition Catalogues & Art Books

• Metaphors of Silence (2003 · ICCR / Andhra University Visakhapatnam) — illustrations and texts by Geeta Vadhera. • (No open link available.) • Tranquil Spaces (2011 · Dubai) — exhibition catalogue and invitation designed by the artist. • https://issuu.com/hellomiddleeast/docs/october2011 • Becoming: 130 Years of Children’s Book Illustration (2025 · Outlook India / IGNCA · Delhi) — group exhibition catalogue including Vadhera’s work.