Open Studios and Creative Artist Talks in Bengaluru
Step into Kānike to meet artists, see works-in-progress, and join casual conversations. We open our studio doors to share the process behind the art.
The invitation to our Open House for the "Techniques & Methods Beyond Photography" workshop. It was a chance to see the incredible work the participants created over two days.
The poster for Felix Baßler's open house, marking the end of his residency. He presented captivating portraits created with the distinctive analog slitscan technique.
An invitation to a participatory open studio with artists Roshni Bhatia and Mohammed Chiba, featuring collaborative drawing, mark-making, and a live music set.
The open house announcement for artists Soham Badola and Hridya Sadanand, showcasing the work they created while exploring alternative photographic processes at our studio.
The poster for Avnit Singh's Open Studio, where she shared a series of meditative watercolour paintings created as a response to the post-pandemic world.
A portrait of artist Avnit Singh, who hosted an open studio at Kānike to share her healing and meditative watercolour works with our community.
An abstract watercolour by Avnit Singh, showcased during her open studio. Her work uses fluid pigments to create imagery that feels both familiar and dreamlike.
A delicate watercolour painting by Avnit Singh, featuring botanical elements. Her open studio was a chance for visitors to enter her world and share in her process.
The announcement for an artist talk by Ruchir Dwivedi on his ongoing project "Borders," where he uses photography, design, and performance to explore contemporary boundaries.
A minimalist poster design for Avnit Singh's open studio event, featuring one of her ethereal watercolour pieces.
About Open Studios & Artist Talks
When you visit us for an open studio, it is not a silent gallery viewing. You will often find artists still at work, testing pigments or framing prints, and you are welcome to ask about the messy process behind the final piece. We believe that seeing the work in its unfinished state helps demystify the craft and connects you directly to the hands that made it.
Why We Open Our Doors
At Kānike, we feel that art is a conversation rather than a product to be sold from a distance. By hosting open studios and artist talks, we turn our Cooke Town space into a shared living room for the creative community in Bengaluru. These events are not about polish or perfection. They are about the grit, the experimentation, and the honest reality of making things by hand.
What You Will See
Whether it is an artist-in-residence like Felix Baßler presenting slitscan portraits or a watercolorist like Avnit Singh sharing her meditative process, you get an intimate look at the evolution of a project. You might see:
- Works-in-progress: Raw prints, test sheets, and sketches that do not usually make it to the final frame.
- Demonstrations: Artists explaining techniques like wet plate collodion or cyanotype as they work.
- Open Conversations: No stage, no podiums, just a dialogue between the creator and the community.
Join the Conversation
Our studio in St Thomas Town is designed to be accessible to anyone curious about making. You do not need to be an art collector or an expert to drop by. We often have local music, food, and plenty of space to sit and chat. If you are interested in the behind-the-scenes world of alternative photography, printmaking, and contemporary art, check our upcoming events or just drop us a message to see what is currently brewing in the studio.
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