
Vida Heydari Contemporary is pleased to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, Samim Alam Beg & Vivek V C: What Remains Tender.
This exhibition is an exploration of memory, time, and the traces that endure. Through various mediums, the artists examine how experiences are preserved within materials, forms, and landscapes. While Samim Alam Beg’s practice transforms observations of natural structures into intricate ceramic sculptures that reflect accumulation and change, Vivek V C investigates the persistence of a family memory of fire and its continued presence across generations. Together, their works consider how moments, places, and sensations remain embedded in the present, revealing the subtle ways memory continues to shape our understanding of the world.
The exhibition will preview on Saturday, 20 June 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Vida Heydari Contemporary. The artists will be present at the Preview. It will run through to 2 August, 2026.
Vida Heydari Contemporary is an international art gallery in Pune specialising in contemporary art and representing established and emerging artists with diverse backgrounds, across a variety of mediums and genres. Founded in 2020 with an emphasis on authenticity, quality and innovation, VHC aims to contribute to the cultural fabric of the city. The gallery is committed to fostering the careers of its artists and sharing their work with a global audience, providing a platform for under-represented artists, presenting pioneering museum-quality exhibitions, positive collaborations, price transparency and offering a very hands-on and tailored high quality experience. In less than three years from its inception, VHC has mounted significant exhibitions featuring local and international artists. It has also participated in some of the most prestigious art fairs, such as Art Basel Hong Kong, India Art Fair and Art Mumbai. In addition to the gallery program, VHC hosts talks, performances, workshops and educational programs to create engaging and enriching artistic experiences that capture the essence of life.

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