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NS Harsha's 'Camel and the Tent Times' at Victoria Miro, London

exhibition · 2026-08-27

Indian artist NS Harsha's solo exhibition 'Camel and the Tent Times' opened at Victoria Miro gallery in London, running from June 5 to July 31, 2026. The show features 13 recent paintings that explore an allegory about a merchant whose camel gradually takes over his tent, serving as a metaphor for how minor issues can escalate into larger problems. Harsha, whose practice spans over three decades, uses everyday minutiae to reflect on worldly injustices and utopian hopes. The exhibition continues his tradition of storytelling through detailed, narrative-driven canvases.

Key facts

  • Exhibition: 'Camel and the Tent Times'
  • Artist: NS Harsha
  • Venue: Victoria Miro, London
  • Dates: June 5 – July 31, 2026
  • Number of works: 13 recent paintings
  • Theme: Allegory of a camel gradually taking over a merchant's tent
  • Artist's practice: 30-plus years of reflecting on everyday minutiae, injustices, and utopian hopes
  • Source: ArtAsiaPacific

Entities

Artists

  • NS Harsha

Institutions

  • Victoria Miro

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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