Rakib Show: Lost Paradise

About the Exhibition

This exhibition centers on 'Paradise Lost' (2009-25), a roughly 100-foot-long painting comprising 21 panels by Indian-born artist Raqib Shaw. It explores multiple times and places, from the nighttime stillness of the artist's childhood in Kashmir to the fast, chaotic daytime atmosphere of the Western art world. The work combines traditional Western painting technique with contemporary themes, addressing colonial memory, identity, and cultural conflict. The exhibition presents a total of 21 works, including the 21-panel 'Paradise Lost,' organized into several sections exploring the artist's journey and identity. Visitors can experience the massive scale and intricate symbolic world of 'Paradise Lost,' along with the emotional journey the artist seeks to convey.