Fulcrum will present of pillow poems and delayed dawns, a solo exhibition by visual artist Dipali Gupta, opening on 13 August 2026 as part of Art Night Thursday and continuing until 26 September 2026. The exhibition at Fulcrum’s Kala Ghoda space examines the social, economic and historical systems that shape ideas of human desire, pleasure and female sexuality through a multidisciplinary body of work.
Examining Desire Through Feminist Perspectives
Working across painting, collage, moving image and object-oriented assemblage, Gupta uses the electromechanical pleasure device as a conceptual starting point to explore changing perceptions of sexuality and desire. According to the exhibition, this object becomes a way to question established narratives surrounding female pleasure while challenging conventional representations of the female body.
The exhibition investigates how desire is influenced by broader systems of power, labour and technology. Drawing on abstraction and abstract expressionism, Gupta proposes alternative visual narratives that shift attention from the male gaze towards female subjectivity.
Exhibition Highlights
- Solo exhibition by Dipali Gupta
- Paintings, collages, moving image and assemblage
- Exploration of female sexuality, pleasure and desire
- Feminist perspectives informed by theories of pleasure
- Opening on Art Night Thursday, 13 August 2026
Artist’s Ongoing Research
Dipali Gupta is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose practice explores abstraction, eroticism and feminist theory. Her research draws on philosophical writings by Michel Foucault and Gilles Deleuze while examining how sexuality, identity and systems of power intersect in contemporary society. She works between Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur and has exhibited internationally across Singapore, Malaysia and other locations.
Her previous exhibitions include Desire Lines at The Backroom in Kuala Lumpur, The ILHAM Art Show in Malaysia, Uncertain Relaxation at Mutual Aids Project and Apotheca at Suma Orientalis. Gupta received the Marian Treger Fellowship for Enduring Creativity in 2025 and has also been recognised through the Chan Davies Art Prize and as a finalist for The Sovereign Asian Art Prize.
Fulcrum’s Interdisciplinary Programme
Founded in 2025, Fulcrum is an interdisciplinary cultural space in Mumbai that brings together exhibitions, screenings, research initiatives and public programmes addressing contemporary social, political and environmental questions. Located in the historic Great Western Buildings in Kala Ghoda, the venue supports artists, filmmakers, writers and researchers while encouraging dialogue across disciplines.
Visitor Information
The exhibition opens on 13 August 2026 and remains on view until 26 September 2026 at Fulcrum, 116/23 Great Western Buildings, Chamber of Commerce Street, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.
Visitors can attend free of charge on a walk-in basis during gallery hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm. Additional information is available through Fulcrum’s official website and social media channels.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | of pillow poems and delayed dawns |
| Artist | Dipali Gupta |
| Venue | Fulcrum, 116/23 Great Western Buildings, Chamber of Commerce Street, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai |
| Opening Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 13 August – 26 September 2026 |
| Organiser | Fulcrum |
| Gallery Hours | Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm |
| Website | https://www.fulcrum.art |
Conclusion
of pillow poems and delayed dawns continues Dipali Gupta’s ongoing engagement with feminist inquiry and the politics of representation. By combining multiple artistic mediums with research-driven practice, the exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to reflect on how ideas of desire and pleasure are shaped by history, technology and social structures. As part of Fulcrum’s interdisciplinary programme, the exhibition contributes to wider conversations around contemporary art and critical cultural discourse.
