The murals of Ajanta have echoed across generations of artists—from colonial-era documenters to art school students, through ASI-affiliated practitioners and all the way to modern painters. Their influence is visible not only in visual style and technique but also in the very conception of what constitutes Indian modern art.
In her Talk “Echoes of Ajanta: Tracing its Influence on Modern Art in India", Art Specialist and Curator Yamini Telkar shares her perspectives why these magnificent murals hold such sway on the artistic imagination since their rediscovery in the nineteenth century.
The online Talk in English is at 5.30 pm IST on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
About the Speaker:
Yamini Telkar is an Indian art specialist with over 30 years of experience in the art industry and academia. She curated the artworks for Terminal 2 of Bangalore International Airport and serves as a senior advisor there. Additionally, she has published a guidance document on integrating art in public spaces, consults for Zinnov's public space initiative, serves as the Director of Sameksha Art Gallery in Delhi, and is the cofounder of ArtKyk—an online platform aimed at making art accessible.
Yamini has taught art history at prestigious institutions and delivered numerous talks on art throughout India. She holds an M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, an M.A. in Ancient Culture from St. Xavier's College, and a BFA from Sir J.J. School of Art.
