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‘Kali Yug: Beyond the Binary’ explores multiple readings of Kali at Maya Art Space

From mythology to metaphor, the show brings together diverse interpretations of the goddess

‘Kali Yug: Beyond the Binary’ is a group art exhibition that looks at Kali beyond familiar iconography. Instead of focussing only on the fierce goddess, the show opens up wider readings of Kali as time, as transformation, as destruction and renewal, and even as “kali” or ink, the act of writing and creating.

Spread across works by multiple artists, the exhibition moves between tradition and contemporary expression. Some pieces draw from myth and ritual, while others approach Kali as a philosophical idea tied to cycles, memory and change. The result is not a single narrative but a layered conversation, where viewers are invited to slow down and interpret the works on their own terms.

Held at Maya Art Space, the exhibition is best approached as a contemplative visit rather than a quick walkthrough. It’s a space to engage with ideas as much as images, and to reflect on how an ancient figure continues to shape contemporary artistic thought.

Dates: January 20-25, 2026

Time: 2pm to 8pm

Address: Maya Art Space, Mohona, 329, Rajdanga Main Road, Shantipally, Sector E, East Kolkata Township, Kolkata – 700107

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