SS Hogg Market & Kolkata -Urban Sketch

Hogg Market & Old Kolkata — A Study in Enduring Character

This pair of urban sketches celebrates the layered spirit of Hogg Market and old Kolkata, where colonial facades, weathered shutters, wrought-iron balconies and timeworn corners continue to breathe with everyday life. Built in the British era, these architectural fragments reflect a city that wears age with grace—dilapidated yet functional, faded yet deeply alive. Through expressive lines and nuanced washes, the artist captures Kolkata’s singular character: a metropolis where heritage is not preserved behind glass, but lived in, negotiated and cherished. These sketches evoke the romance of an old city whose British architecture, patina and lived-in beauty set it apart from every other modern Indian metropolis.

Artist: Avidip Kundu