Contemporary art goes over-seas
4 April 2013 4:19 AM IST
The magic of contemporary Indian art magic attempts to reach beyond its boundaries with a galaxy of top Indian artists set to exhibit their work at an art exhibition in Singapore.
Iconic works of acclaimed artists such as the late Ganesh Pyne, Jayasri Burman, Jogen Chowdhury, K Laxma Goud, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Neeraj Goswami, Paresh Maity, Satish Gujral and Thota Vaikuntam artists known for their exploration and celebration of the body will be among 60 artists on display.
The exhibition titled ‘Kala-Sutra’ by Agra based Sanchit Art Gallery is set to be held for four days beginning 17 April at The Arts House, previously the old Parliament House building in Singapore.
Conceptualised by leading Kolkata-based curator Arun Ghose, the show features a diverse range of styles and artistic explorations.
‘This art exhibition aims to explore the Asian sub-continent art market which has a tremendous potential and had been untapped so far due to various reasons.
‘Our aim is not only to attract foreign buyers but also to ensure that Indian art on the whole stands to gain prominence by showcasing some of the finest works by leading Indian contemporary artists’ says Sunil Joshan, promoter of Sanchit Art Gallery. Five of the artists are also going to attend the exhibition in person.
‘Singapore, being a major trade centre in the Asian sub-continent can become a great art market as it has a big chunk of Indian art lovers who can also afford it as well as appreciate it,’ says Sunil Joshan.
The upcoming event also will give a tribute to slain legendary artist Ganesh Pyne who passed away earlier this week.
The Kolkata based artist who was known as an Artists' artist, a philosphers' philospher and master fantasist of them all, would be a major centre of attraction and enthusiasm among the art lovers at the Singapore exhibition.
His slew of works incorporating his styles-distortion and exaggeration will be displayed there acquainting the people there with the master artist.
‘It will be a great opportunity for art lovers and collectors to see, appreciate and learn about some of the most prominent artists of the day,’ says Neeraj Goswamy, one of the participating artists.
Meanwhile the venue of the exhibition The Arts House, previously the old Parliament house, has its historical importance for organising grand events in Singapore. It is a multi-disciplinary venue which plays host to very prestigious and high-end art exhibitions and concerts.
According to a market report on Singapore artists from the country have been making waves in the contemporary art world in recent years.
The National Art Gallery, Singapore, the largest art museum with a focus on Southeast Asian art is slated to open in 2015.
Sanchit Art gallery which currently operates from Agra, is coming up with a new gallery here today.
Iconic works of acclaimed artists such as the late Ganesh Pyne, Jayasri Burman, Jogen Chowdhury, K Laxma Goud, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Neeraj Goswami, Paresh Maity, Satish Gujral and Thota Vaikuntam artists known for their exploration and celebration of the body will be among 60 artists on display.
The exhibition titled ‘Kala-Sutra’ by Agra based Sanchit Art Gallery is set to be held for four days beginning 17 April at The Arts House, previously the old Parliament House building in Singapore.
Conceptualised by leading Kolkata-based curator Arun Ghose, the show features a diverse range of styles and artistic explorations.
‘This art exhibition aims to explore the Asian sub-continent art market which has a tremendous potential and had been untapped so far due to various reasons.
‘Our aim is not only to attract foreign buyers but also to ensure that Indian art on the whole stands to gain prominence by showcasing some of the finest works by leading Indian contemporary artists’ says Sunil Joshan, promoter of Sanchit Art Gallery. Five of the artists are also going to attend the exhibition in person.
‘Singapore, being a major trade centre in the Asian sub-continent can become a great art market as it has a big chunk of Indian art lovers who can also afford it as well as appreciate it,’ says Sunil Joshan.
The upcoming event also will give a tribute to slain legendary artist Ganesh Pyne who passed away earlier this week.
The Kolkata based artist who was known as an Artists' artist, a philosphers' philospher and master fantasist of them all, would be a major centre of attraction and enthusiasm among the art lovers at the Singapore exhibition.
His slew of works incorporating his styles-distortion and exaggeration will be displayed there acquainting the people there with the master artist.
‘It will be a great opportunity for art lovers and collectors to see, appreciate and learn about some of the most prominent artists of the day,’ says Neeraj Goswamy, one of the participating artists.
Meanwhile the venue of the exhibition The Arts House, previously the old Parliament house, has its historical importance for organising grand events in Singapore. It is a multi-disciplinary venue which plays host to very prestigious and high-end art exhibitions and concerts.
According to a market report on Singapore artists from the country have been making waves in the contemporary art world in recent years.
The National Art Gallery, Singapore, the largest art museum with a focus on Southeast Asian art is slated to open in 2015.
Sanchit Art gallery which currently operates from Agra, is coming up with a new gallery here today.
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