Emami Art in Kolkata will open two exhibitions on 20 March 2026 Nothing Twice and Chance Remains of Another Time bringing together contemporary artistic approaches that engage with memory, impermanence, and urban life. Both exhibitions will run until 9 May 2026 at the gallery’s ground-floor spaces.
Exhibition Overview
Presented by Emami Art, a contemporary art space located at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, the exhibitions reflect the gallery’s ongoing focus on socially engaged and experimental practices. Established in 2017, the gallery has built a programme that supports emerging and established artists across South Asia through curated exhibitions, residencies, and public programmes.
Nothing Twice: A Study of Impermanence
Curated by Ushmita Sahu, Nothing Twice brings together nine young women artists working across painting, textiles, photography, video, drawing, and ceramics. The exhibition takes inspiration from Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska’s reflections on the fleeting nature of life, translating everyday experiences into artistic expressions.
The works explore how materials associated with domestic and craft practices can function as contemporary visual languages. Themes of labour, care, and lived experience are foregrounded, offering a nuanced reflection on the passage of time and emotional memory.
Highlights of Nothing Twice
- Works across multiple mediums including textiles, ceramics, and video
- Focus on everyday experiences and domestic materiality
- Exploration of memory, perception, and impermanence
- Participation of nine emerging women artists
Suman Dey’s “Chance Remains of Another Time”
Running concurrently in Gallery 1, Chance Remains of Another Time is a solo exhibition by Suman Dey, marking his second presentation at the gallery following his 2023 solo show.
Dey, a Kolkata-based self-taught artist known for his abstract practice, presents a new body of polyptych works. These compositions assemble fragmented visual elements—images, signs, and impressions into layered structures that reflect the complexities of contemporary urban life.
Exploring Urban Memory Through Form
The exhibition examines the shifting nature of city life through fragmented imagery and layered compositions. Dey’s works bring together ideas of celebration and decay, memory and loss, mirroring the transformation of urban environments shaped by rapid expansion.
Key Features of the Exhibition
- Introduction of polyptych format in Dey’s practice
- Abstract compositions reflecting urban fragmentation
- Interplay of colour as a structural element
- Themes of memory, loss, and urban transformation
Curatorial and Institutional Context
According to CEO Richa Agarwal, the exhibitions highlight new directions in contemporary practice, with Nothing Twice focusing on emerging voices and Chance Remains of Another Time marking a shift in Dey’s artistic approach. Curator Ushmita Sahu emphasises the role of abstraction and materiality in capturing both natural rhythms and urban realities.
Emami Art continues to position itself as a platform for critical engagement, supporting artists through exhibitions, film festivals, and educational initiatives.
Venue and Visitor Information
| Event Name | Details |
| Exhibitions | Nothing Twice; & Chance Remains of Another Time |
| Artist | Group Exhibition (9 women artists); Suman Dey |
| Venue | Emami Art, Kolkata Centre for Creativity |
| City | Kolkata, India |
| Opening Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Exhibition Dates | 20 March – 9 May 2026 |
| Organiser | Emami Art |
| Entry / Tickets | Open to public |
| Website | https://www.emamiart.com |
Both exhibitions will be held at Emami Art, located at 777 Anandapur, EM Bypass, Kolkata.
Conclusion
With Nothing Twice and Chance Remains of Another Time, Emami Art presents two distinct yet interconnected explorations of time, memory, and lived experience. Together, the exhibitions offer insights into how contemporary artists engage with personal and collective histories, contributing to broader conversations in today’s cultural landscape.
