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Artist: Alok Dangi
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions (A2 Print): 42 x 59.4 cm
Dimensions (Framed Print): 45 x 63 cm
Dimensions (Unframed Original): 61 x 45.7 cm
Dimensions (Framed Original): Please enquire
Date: 2026
Condition Report: Brand New.
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Description
Limited edition print run (total of 10 available), each being signed and numbered by the artist. For enquires relating to the original artwork, please email info@sochafineart.com
The composition is framed between a pair of weathered teal doors which serve as a literal and conceptual threshold, drawing the eye inward to a compact barber shop alive with accumulated detail. The seated customer, absorbed in the daily newspaper while scissors hover closely behind, anchors the scene in quiet, unhurried ordinariness.
The flanking doors serve as an unofficial archive of urban Indian life. Bollywood posters, advertisements for chai and cotton mills, hotel tariff signs, railway notices, and torn calendar pages jostle for attention in an accumulation that leaves the viewer struggling to rest their eyes. India remains a country steeped in maximalism, and this piece respects that tradition.
The attentive viewer, however, is rewarded for their patience. Central to the drama throughout, the work's quietly unsettling central conceit is hidden in plain sight. The barber is blind, his white and red cane resting unobtrusively against the stool to the left. The revelation reframes the entire scene, transforming a moment of apparent ordinariness into something altogether more charged.
The exhibition is free to visit at Hogarth Lane, Great West Rd, Chiswick, London W4 2QN, from 28 July 2026 - 6th September 2026.
The Hogarth Prize attracted more than 1500 submissions from artists across the UK. A judging panel comprising of gallerist and artist Robyn Graham, painter Hero Johnson RP and artist and Hogarth Prize Coordinator Steven King picked 70 works from a total of 1500 for the exhibition.
The Hogarth Prize attracted more than 1500 submissions from artists across the UK. A judging panel comprising of gallerist and artist Robyn Graham, painter Hero Johnson RP and artist and Hogarth Prize Coordinator Steven King picked 70 works from a total of 1500 for the exhibition.
The exhibition is free to visit at Hogarth Lane, Great West Rd, Chiswick, London W4 2QN, from 28 July 2026 - 6th September 2026.
We aim to provide a certificate of authenticity with every artwork that is shipped from Socha Fine Art, alongside a set of care instructions which contain best practices for ensuring that your precious artwork is well taken care of. These items will be securely included in your package. Our standard certificate provides you with a guarantee that the artist, medium and date of the work are fully accurate. It also serves as an information repository, recording the most important details about each artwork for you to keep alongside the work. Excellent for a special gift or something to pass down with the artwork.
We aim to provide a certificate of authenticity with every artwork that is shipped from Socha Fine Art, alongside a set of care instructions which contain best practices for ensuring that your precious artwork is well taken care of. These items will be securely included in your package. Our standard certificate provides you with a guarantee that the artist, medium and date of the work are fully accurate. It also serves as an information repository, recording the most important details about each artwork for you to keep alongside the work. Excellent for a special gift or something to pass down with the artwork.
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If the artwork does not feel quite right in your space, we are happy to offer 14 day returns. Just send it back in its original condition for a full refund. We want you to feel confident and genuinely pleased with your choice.
All artworks are carefully packed using protective, high-quality materials to ensure safe delivery. We ship both within the UK and internationally, with full tracking on every order.
Please note, orders outside of the UK may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Each artwork is professionally photographed and accurately described, ensuring the detail is represented with clarity and honesty.
We are here to help if you need advice or reassurance. From first-time buyers to experienced collectors, support is always available. You can get in touch anytime at info@sochafineart.com.
Acquiring art should be both exciting and assured. Every piece is thoughtfully selected, allowing you to choose with clarity and confidence. Guidance is always available, ensuring the experience feels considered, seamless, and enjoyable from start to finish.
If the artwork does not feel quite right in your space, we are happy to offer 14 day returns. Just send it back in its original condition for a full refund. We want you to feel confident and genuinely pleased with your choice.
Each artwork is professionally photographed and accurately described, ensuring the detail is represented with clarity and honesty.
All artworks are carefully packed using protective, high-quality materials to ensure safe delivery. We ship both within the UK and internationally, with full tracking on every order.
Please note, orders outside of the UK may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees upon arrival, depending on your country’s regulations. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
We are here to help if you need advice or reassurance. From first-time buyers to experienced collectors, support is always available. You can get in touch anytime at info@sochafineart.com.
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