Showing posts with label India art fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India art fair. Show all posts

Friday, 2 February 2024

The 15th edition of India Art Fair celebrates Artistic Diversity, making the canvases quondam!

More than 100 exhibitors raised the curtains to a unique side of art proving art is not limited to just walls and canvases.


The India Art Fair 2024 brings together a melting pot of artistic expression, with a myriad of galleries, institutions, private foundations, arts charities, artists’ collectives, cultural centers and museums hailing from India and beyond showcasing a wide spectrum of artistic styles, mediums, and influences.

The event, happening in Capital City from 1st to 4th February, serves as a platform for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to engage with a diverse range of artworks, reflecting the rich tapestry of creativity that spans not only across India but reaches out to the broader global artistic community. 

From traditional to contemporary, textile to digital, experimental to conceptual, design to abstract the exhibition halls are filled with a dazzling array of artworks, each telling its own unique story. Visitors are having the opportunity to immerse themselves in a sea of creativity, exploring the depths of Indian art alongside international perspectives, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and inspiration.

In addition to the impressive array of galleries and museums, the 2024 edition of the India Art Fair also welcomes the participation of cultural hubs and designers. Seven design studios are being showcased in the new design section. This inclusion not only augmented the scope of the fair but also added an exciting dimension by incorporating elements of design, fashion, and cultural heritage into the artistic tapestry on display. ‘The idea is to place art and design in the same space and blur the boundaries between the fields.’ says the IAF director, Jaya Asokan.

Against the backdrop of vibrant creativity, this annual show is serving as a place for dialogue and exchange, fostering connections between artists, collectors, and audiences. Through a series of talks, workshops, special programmers and interactive installations, the fair provides a space for meaningful engagement and exploration, bridging the gap between art and its audience.


The huge installations, use of unique materiality, international art, infusion of digital elements, blend of art and luxury, experimental projects and performances all make the 15th edition of India Art Fair worth visiting. It is a testament to the boundless creativity that emanates from both India and the global artistic community, reaffirming the pivotal role of art as a medium for cultural exchange, expression, and understanding.


Sanchita Sharma_ Writer / Editor 2024 / Art Blogazine India




Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Book of Gold: Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras Publication Launch at JLF and Talk with Kamini Sawhney

 

Book of Gold: Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras Publication Launch at JLF and Talk with Kamini Sawhney l Beyond Borders: ART INSTITUTIONS AND INNOV-ART-ATIONS at India Art Fair Grounds. We wanted to check your interest on attending the same.

 

  1. Book of Gold: Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras Publication Launch at JLF

We are excited to announce that MAP will be launching the Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras publication at JLF.  The programme is scheduled on February 3rd, 2024, at 5 pm at the Mughal Tent at Hotel Clark Amer. Kamini Sawhney, Director, Museum of Art and Photography will be inaugurating the book at JLF. She will also be conversing with one of the authors of the publication, Prof. Philip Lutgendorf. 

 

Your presence can play a vital role in highlighting the launch of the book and the highlights of the aspects of this rich manuscript. Request you to please let us know if you would be interested in attending the same, and we will connect you to our representatives at the event.

 


Please find below further details on Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras.

 

Book of Gold: Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras Publication Launch at JLF

Venue: Mughal Tent, Hotel Clark Amer

Date: February 3rd, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM (IST)

 About Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras:

'Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras' offers a scholarly exploration with six essays by leading experts in art, architectural history, literature, and religion. Uniting 75 folios of the Chitra Ramayana, a previously undiscovered manuscript created for Banaras' royal court between 1796 and 1814, these folios are showcased at MAP in an exhibition curated by Prof. Kavita Singh and Dr. Parul Singh.

 

Prof. Kavita Singh's introductory essay addresses the historical, religious, literary, and artistic contexts. Prof. Philip Lutgendorf explores the societal impact on Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas, and Dr. Parul Singh highlights prior attempts to illustrate Rama-kathas. Dr. Heeryoon Shin delves into Banaras' architectural projects, and Prof. Anjan Chakraverty traces the art patronage history. Prof. Richard Schechner contrasts the exclusive Chitra Ramayana with the populist Ramlila. Concluding with a Note on Style and image reproductions, the book sheds light on 19th-century North Indian miniature painting traditions. Providing a unique interdisciplinary perspective, this invaluable resource bridges disciplines and eras and invites scholars, and enthusiasts to explore the intricacies of 19th-century North Indian courtly painting and manuscript paintings.

 

Editor Bios:

Kavita Singh

Kavita Singh (1964-2023), an eminent Indian art historian, was associated with the School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she served as Dean and also taught courses on the history of Indian painting and the history and politics of museums in South Asia, from 2001.

 

Parul Singh

Parul Singh is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the interdisciplinary program 4A Laboratory: Art Histories, Archaeologies, Anthropologies, Aesthetics of the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut, supported by the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin. She specialises in pre-modern visual and material culture with a focus on South Asian art.


Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru Situated in the heart of Bengaluru, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) opened its doors on February 18th, 2023, with a dedicated mission to democratise art. Spanning five floors, MAP’s collection of over 60,000 artworks, primarily from South Asia, ranges from the 10th century to the present. Launched in 2020, MAP's digital museum employs innovative methods to connect with audiences, offering curated online exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and high-quality content such as blogs, essays, and interviews. This approach aims to actively engage and connect with new audiences, particularly those unfamiliar with the arts