Kalakriti Art Gallery is delighted to present multiple exhibitions and a curated display, Liminal Threshold, In The Viewing Room and A Special Viewing of Works by Ann Carrington, with previews on 19 June 2026. The three concurrent presentations feature contemporary and emerging artists from India and abroad.
Liminal Threshold, curated by Ruchi Sharma, is a solo exhibition by Sumit Sarkar. In the exhibition the artist navigates the fragile boundaries between memory, imagination, and the subconscious through layered and deeply personal visual narratives. Sarkar’s body of work revolves around domestic objects such as pillows, mattresses, folded fabrics, and stitched surfaces. These objects are not only a sense of comfort but are also carriers of memory, emotion and lived experience. Each fold, crease and stitch are signs of presence, absence, healing and emotional weight.
The title of the show, Liminal Threshold, is a reference to a space between one state and another. Gates, pathways, folds, and layered surfaces appear as symbols of movement, and transformation. Sarkar’s works leave room for reflection, and speak about memories embedded in objects, places and moments of transition. The threshold becomes a space where different realities meet and merge.
Kalakriti Art Gallery, in collaboration with Tara Art, presents a special viewing of works by British artist Ann Carrington. A multidisciplinary and visual artist, she reimagines discarded everyday objects into intricate sculptural works. Through the realignment and distortion of multiples, she transforms discarded materials into sculptures that challenge and redefine conventional notions of value, beauty and function. The presentation will be inaugurated by Smt. Sudha Reddy, Director, MEIL and Chairperson, Sudha Reddy Foundation.
Carrington’s style and process marries traditional craftsmanship and ideas of beauty and utility. Her works at the gallery will feature multiple assemblages made with upcycled silver cutlery; a signature piece of hers. Her bouquets counter the notion of decay by not decomposing. What normally would be a decorative piece, often placed on dining tables just to decay a few hours later is now the only piece that survives.
In the Viewing Room, brings together a group of contemporary and emerging artists from India and abroad. Rather than enforcing a singular perspective, this diverse set of artists allows organic connections to emerge within the space. The works, ranging in medium, geography, and generation, trace parallels between contemporary Indian and international practices.
The curated display features works of 15 artists including Aishwaryan K., Amjum Rizve, Chinmayee Behera, Dimpy Menon, Gopinath S., Idan Zareski, Jignesh Panchal, Jyothiraj Mayampilly, Kulu Ojha, Magesh R., P. Suchender, Pradiptaa Chakraborty, Ved Gupta, and Venkat Bothsa. In The Viewing Room, showcases the gallery’s journey with a diverse and expansive curation of artworks by artists that have moulded the organisation’s growth as one of Hyderabad’s leading cultural spaces. The curation brings together works by senior artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of contemporary art as well as younger, emerging artists with compelling practices that hold a light to the future. The title of the show alludes to the gallery’s evolution through the experience of platforming a myriad of practices and sharing these with an audience who are encouraged to come away with their own unique interpretations.
Gallerist Rekha Lahoti says, “Ann Carrington, based in Kent, UK, is making her Hyderabad debut, and I am very excited to present her work here. What makes her sculptures so special is the way she transforms discarded cutlery – forks, spoons, and knives, into mesmerizing works of art. Her practice beautifully combines creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability, turning everyday objects into something extraordinary. For this exhibition, we have also created a dedicated salon-style space where visitors can fully engage with her work. Alongside the sculptures, we will be showcasing audio-visual material that offers insight into her process, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in her artistic journey. We look forward to welcoming art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors to experience these remarkable works and discover the beauty that can emerge from reimagined materials.”
Talking about Sumit Sarkar’s upcoming solo exhibition, Rekha Lahoti says, “Sumit Sarkar’s Liminal Threshold, curated by Ruchi Sharma, is a show I am particularly excited about. We have had many conversations with Sumit over the years, and he has been working on this exhibition for almost two years. What attracted me to his work was its originality and uniqueness. Sumit draws from his memories, imagination, and personal experiences, bringing them together in unexpected ways. Having travelled extensively during his studies, those journeys and experiences find their way into his work through maps, layered narratives, and symbolic forms. I find his approach very refreshing—the way he creates a holistic visual language and experiments with materials, even transforming the canvas into a pillow-like form. These elements make the work engaging and thought-provoking while remaining deeply personal. We are very much looking forward to presenting this solo exhibition and sharing Sumit’s unique artistic journey with our audience.”
Commenting on In The Viewing Room, she explains, “I won’t call In the Viewing Room an exhibition, but it is a curated show. We have about 15 artists showing various kinds of works in various mediums – they range from metal to canvas to watercolour to wood. What makes it particularly engaging is that alongside the focused solo presentation of Sumit Sarkar and the dedicated space for Ann Carrington’s work, In the Viewing Room provides a broader spectrum of artistic voices. Visitors can immerse themselves in these distinct experiences while also exploring a rich and varied selection of works by multiple artists.”
