WHISPERS OF THE CITY: A POETIC REALISM

Arpan Bhowmik paints not just what he sees, but what he remembers says Tarunima Sen.

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There was a time when the sound of a tram bell, the sight of a yellow taxi weaving through narrow lanes, or the visual of a historical façade meant more than just a commute or a building—it was home, memory, and an identity.

In Whispers of the City: An Artist's Journey Through India's Iconic Cities, Arpan Bhowmik paints not just what he sees, but what he remembers. Presented by Easel Stories Art Gallery (Noida), this solo exhibition is a walk through cities as they once were; and still are, for those who carry them within. From the rain-washed streets of Kolkata to the hushed courtyards of Lucknow and the timeless monuments of Delhi, Bhowmik revives the romance of places etched in the memory of a generation. His brush doesn't just depict cityscapes—it reawakens the feeling of holding a parent's hand at a traffic crossing, the echo of a distant azaan, or the thrill of a childhood tram ride.