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"India Contemporary" curated by Veer Hooda

"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: 

J.N. Patel (Jagdish N. Patel) is a compelling voice in contemporary Indian art, widely recognized for his thought-provoking visual commentaries on urbanization, modern sociology, and industrial expansion. Operating primarily within the realms of Surrealism and Contemporary Realism, Patel utilizes highly detailed geometric shapes, clean linework, and vibrant color gradients to construct satirical narratives about human progression versus environmental decay.
 
Education and Background

Born and raised in India, Patel's early life in an rapidly developing nation deeply influenced his creative mindset. He pursued a structured academic path in the fine arts to refine his drafting skills:
•	Academic Foundation: He studied drawing, creative composition, and fine arts at a premier institution in western India (closely tied to the vibrant regional hubs of Gujarat and Mumbai).
•	Thematic Roots: His educational years coincided with a massive industrial shift in Indian cities. Witnessing the sudden conversion of agricultural and natural green lands into rigid industrial sectors became the central catalyst for his lifelong thematic focus.

Patel has carved out a unique niche in the modern art circuit by blending architectural precision with dreamlike iconography. Rather than painting literal cityscapes, Patel isolates the machinery of human greed. His most acclaimed canvas, Concrete Jungle, exemplifies this style by depicting nature being mechanically processed through an industrial funnel and distilled down into cramped, colorful urban modules.

He is highly regarded by art critics for using aesthetic beauty to deliver unsettling messages. His compositions feature smooth textures, crisp geometric structures, and balancing palettes that draw the viewer in before revealing themes of claustrophobia and ecological displacement.
 
Selected List of Exhibitions

J.N. Patel’s paintings have been showcased across various regional and national art platforms in India, finding a home among collections focused on socio-realist modern art:

•	Annual Contemporary Art Show – Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
•	State Fine Arts Exhibition – Lalit Kala Akademi (Gujarat Regional Center)
•	Urban Discontent: Group Showcase – Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
•	National Modernism Art Fair – Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai
•	Surreal Perspectives in Indian Art – Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata


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: Rajnish Chhanesh

Name: The Axis of the Taj

Year: 2011

Size: 3 feet (92 cm) x 3 feet (9 cm) x 5 cm

Technique: Acrylic 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. 

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