Rathi Devi Panicker - The Veil II

"India Contemporary curated by Veer Hooda" presents a rare opportunity for Collectors and Art lovers in Europe to acquire the original works of highly established Indian Contemporary Artists and create a connection with one of the most vibrant and fast growing art market in the world.

The Auction is curated by internationally acclaimed Indo-European artist - Veer Hooda - in collaboration with the highly esteemed NIV Art Center, New Delhi and available exclusively on Catawiki.

About the Artist: @rathidevipanicker

Rathidevi Panicker is one of the most celebrated female artist from the Southern Indian state of Kerela. She has received multiple awards and recognition across India and is considered one of the top artists in her field.

Panicker was born in North Parur, Cochin, Kerala, India, and trained in fine arts, earning a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Government College of Fine Arts in Thrissur, Kerala. Her artistic practice is built on expressive use of acrylic and other media on canvas and is recognized in contemporary Indian art circles for her exploration of themes that often reflect personal and cultural narratives. Over the years she has participated in both solo shows and many group exhibitions, contributing to the visibility of Kerala artists on national and international platforms.

March 2025 — Presence of Absence in Man – The Elephant in the Room, Matter of Art Exhibition & Fundraiser, The Stainless Gallery, New Delhi
2023 — Kerala Lalithakala Academy State Exhibition, Kerala
2022 — Group Exhibition, Kerala Museum, Kochi
2021 — “Ummaram” Series, Arteflick Collection (featured body of work)
2020 — Group Exhibition, David Hall Gallery, Fort Kochi
2020 — Idam, Kochi (Kochi-Muziris Biennale–linked exhibition)
2019 — Lokame Tharavadu, Kochi (curated by Bose Krishnamachari)
2018 — Group Exhibition, Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Kochi
2016 — Group Exhibition, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
2015 — Group Exhibition, CIMA Gallery, New Delhi
2013 — Group Exhibition, CIMA Gallery, Kolkata
2011 — Group Exhibition, Alliance Française, New Delhi
2009 — Group Exhibition, Alliance Française, Trivandrum
2008 — Solo Exhibition, Max Mueller Bhavan, India
2007 — Group Exhibition, Alliance Française, Pondicherry
2005 — Group Exhibition, Alliance Française, Bangalore
1999–2006 — Solo Exhibitions, Dravidiya Art Gallery, Fort Kochi, India
1997 — Group Exhibition, Kerala, India (early career)

Art Camps / Residencies
2023 — CRANTHI Indo-Bangladesh Art Project, presented by Kerala Lalithakala Academy
2014–2019 — Women Artists’ Art Camps, Kumarakom, Marari Beach Resort & Thekkady
2010 — CRANTHI Indo-Bangladesh Art Project
2004–2018 — Art Camps, Kerala Lalithakala Academy, Kalagramam

About Veer Hooda :  ig : @vi_hov

Veer Hooda is an Indo-European (Austrian) contemporary artist based in Vienna, whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to his Indian roots and a great love for his now home, Europe.

Veer Hooda has exhibited across some of the top galleries and exhibitions across the world and has recently finished his sold-out show in Miami Art Basel 2025, this year (2026) 2he will be exhibiting in, among other highly esteemed exhibitions, Venice Biennale 2026, ArtExpo New York 2026, multiple exhibitions across Europe and Austria and returning to Art Basel Miami at the end of the year.  

While his own work reflects a strong conceptual and material sensibility developed through years of creative and professional experience, Hooda is equally driven by a clear mission: to make outstanding Indian artistic talent more visible and accessible within the European art market.

Positioned between India and Europe, Hooda acts as a cultural bridge, offering early access to artists and narratives that are quickly gaining significant international recognition already — making his curatorial and artistic vision a distinct insider perspective at a pivotal moment for Indian Contemporary Art.


About NIV Art Center: ig : @nivartcenter

NIV Art Centre is a leading contemporary art institution based in New Delhi, dedicated to advancing arts, films and new media practices within a global framework. With a strong national cultural vision and an international outlook, NIV serves as a dynamic platform for artistic research, production, and exchange.

Through its international residency program, NIV brings together Indian and global artists, offering professional studio spaces and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within one of Asia’s most influential metropolitan art environments.

NIV functions as a connector across the art ecosystem—linking artists, institutions, and audiences—and stands as a hub for cultural dialogue, innovation, and global artistic engagement.

 
The collaboration between Veer Hooda & NIV Art Center:

An exclusive collaboration between Veer Hooda and NIV Art Center, marks a decisive step in bringing leading Indian contemporary artists to the European art market through curated exchange and long-term collaboration.

India’s contemporary art scene is experiencing an exceptional moment—dynamic, intellectual, with many voices, and rapidly growing in both global visibility and investment value. With increasing interest from international collectors and institutions, this is a compelling time for European collectors to engage with Indian Contemporary Art at a pivotal stage of its global ascent.

For this collaboration, Veer Hooda personally curates a selection of outstanding works by established Indian Contemporary Artists in collaboration with NIV, chosen for their artistic depth, originality, and long-term relevance. Each artwork reflects the strength and diversity of today’s Indian art landscape while resonating with an international collector base.

The curated works will be offered exclusively via auction on Catawiki, providing European collectors and art lovers direct access to museum-level Indian Contemporary Art through a trusted international platform.

This collaboration is not just an exhibition—it is a gateway: a carefully curated introduction of India’s most compelling Contemporary Voices to Europe’s collectors, at a moment when the market is vibrant, forward-moving, and full of opportunity.


About the Artwork:

Artist: Rathidevi Panicker

Name: The Veil II

Year: 2010

Size: 5 feet (1522 cm) x 4 feet (122 cm) x 2 cm

Technique: Acrylic & Oil on canvas

Signed and Authenticity: All works are hand signed by the artist and a signed Certificate of Authenticity for all works will be provided by NIV Art Center.

Packaging & Insurance: The painting will be packaged professionally and shipped rolled in a tube. The Artwork is fully insured on the way to the buyer.

Duties and import: The import duties on original artworks to most EU countries is 0%, however some countries may apply an Import VAT of 5-12% and/or clearance fees which has to be paid by the buyer before delivery, this has to be done online in most cases through the service of the delivery company. This is a fairly simple process, however, we will gladly assist if needed with anything.