Art in the Time of COVID-19: Mirroring Brokenness and Hope After eight months of drought, a gallery exhibition in Kolkata showcased the works of five young artists, expressing not just despair but also the hope of a revision that is a healing re-vision for the future. âAt the Endâ (2020) by Suman Dey; acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 60 X 132 inches Among the many things that disappeared from our lives during the pandemic-induced lockdown was the pleasure of visiting exhibitions, attending concerts and going to the theatre â occasions that give us moments of aesthetic joy but also of reassuring sociality. Although exhibitions, like other cultural events, went online, making access from great distances possible, it took away the impact of engaging with artworks in a physical space, where each piece vies for attention only to come together to give voice to a compelling narrative