The Gaur Collection’s publications bring together artworks, archival research, and new scholarship by curators, art historians, and artists. Developed alongside exhibitions and sustained study of the collection, these books contribute to the understanding of modern and contemporary Indian art.
A photographic exploration of Old Delhi through the distinct perspectives of Umesh Gaur, Harvey Stein, and Margarita Mavromichalis. Essays on its history and photographic interpretation accompany images of historic markets, sacred spaces, and everyday life. (Mapin, Spring 2027)
Complete Viscosity Intaglio Prints
A comprehensive study of Krishna Reddy’s viscosity intaglio prints, documenting works from his complete body of plates and their variations. Scholarly essays explore his pioneering techniques, artistic vision, and legacy. (Mapin, Fall 2027)
An expansive study of Jyoti Bhatt’s photography, encompassing living traditions, artists and artistic communities, self-portraiture, and experimental imagery. Drawing on his extensive archive, the book also examines the relationship between photography and printmaking. (Mapin, Fall 2027)
An illustrated scholarly publication examining artistic responses to India’s social, political, and cultural transformations. Developed alongside the home-gallery exhibition Shifting Ground, it brings works from the Gaur Collection into dialogue with new research on contemporary Indian art.