About Us

Easel Stories was founded in 2015 on a simple belief: every artist deserves to be seen, and every collector should have the chance to discover work that feels honest, original, and lasting.

Over the years, this belief has shaped everything we do. We have never seen ourselves as just a gallery. We view ourselves as curators, facilitators, and collaborators. We create spaces where artists, collectors, architects, designers, and art enthusiasts can engage in meaningful conversations about art.

Our curatorial approach is based more on conviction than on trends. We are attracted to artists with an authentic visual language, a dedication to their craft, and the patience to develop over time. We work closely with them not only to showcase their work but also to help shape sustainable artistic journeys.

As the art world embraces digital platforms and discovers new ways to connect with audiences, we still believe in the special experience of seeing artwork in person. The size of a canvas, the feel of a brushstroke, the presence of a sculpture, and the conversations they inspire are vital to meaningful collecting.

For us, art is ultimately about people. Every exhibition, conversation, and relationship we’ve built over the past decade has strengthened that belief. Easel Stories continues to grow with the same mission it started with: to support artists sincerely, build lasting relationships with collectors, and create opportunities for art to be experienced, shared, and enjoyed.

Join us as we support and encourage artists with exceptional artistic skills and vision from India and around the world.

Through multiple initiatives, we bring new collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts together to enjoy contemporary art in its fullest sense. We envision taking this initiative beyond showcases and exhibitions. Below mentioned are a few such initiatives by Easel Stories:

  1. Artist Residency Program, where master artists create art live while interacting with the audience by explaining their work, techniques, and the stories behind their canvases.
  2. Commission Your Piece service allows our patrons to commission works of art by collaborating with an artist to suit their aesthetic preferences.
  3. View-At-Home service allows our collectors to view the artwork at home before buying it.

Tarunima Sen

Photographer & Founder Easel Stories

Tarunima Sen Chandra is an artist-photographer, who loves capturing narratives around cultural and traditional representations of society. She has a MA in Sociology from Delhi University and, currently, resides in Delhi. She has, previously, acquired many feats in her lens based practice and she intends to keep her lenses focused for many more interesting captures.

Akshay Chandra

Founder Easel Stories

Akshay Chandra has had several feats in the corporate world and, now, he has acquired his own feat in business too. The Arts has always played an important role in his life and he began his journey by visiting art-shows and interacting with artists from around the world. He currently extends his support as a patron and as an active participant in the artist communities in India.

After his MBA from Amity University, Noida, New Delhi, Akshay pursued several courses in Art Management from reputed institutions around the globe. He has attended Sotheby's Institute of Arts, London. He has also attended courses at Christie's, London; Art Tactics, U.K.; University of Melbourne; and Museum of Modern Art, New York.