New Art for a New India: The Progressive Artists’ Group

In 1947, India achieved independence from British rule, ushering in a new era of freedom, equality, and secular ideals. Emerging artists, particularly the Progressive Artists' Group in Bombay (now Mumbai), grappled with defining the values for this newly independent nation. Watch this video to learn about how some of these artists expressed their ideas and aspirations for a new India.

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