Indian artist to be awarded in New York

Indian artist to be awarded in New York. Pastel Society of America has announced the precious Flora B.Giffuni Memorial award to the Indian artist Parag Borse for the year 2024. This award will be given to him in a prestigious ceremony on 22nd September in Manhattan, New York.

Pastel society of America is an organization which was founded in 1972 by Flora B.Giffini. It is the oldest society in America. It is largely responsible for the current renaissance of pastels in American Art. The society's annual exhibition at the national Art club in New York is the Premier event for artists worldwide. PSA encourages artistic advancement through prestigious awards, both monetary and material distributed during its annual exhibition to pastel artists showing technical acumen and creative use of test techniques.

Parag Borse

This is the 52nd year of their annual exhibition called "Enduring brilliance. This year pastel society of America has received 1155 submissions from all over the world and they have selected only 125 works for inclusion. Parag Borse’s, painting titled ‘’A turban Gaze’’, is the painting which has been selected for this precious award by the juror of awards was Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The painting will be on display in the gallery of national Arts club, 15th Gramercy Park, South New York from 3rd September to 28th September 2024.This award is a cash award of thousand dollars. The award will be given to him on 22nd September in the grand ceremony which will be held at the national Arts club 15th Gramercy Park south, Manhattan, New York. The painting is of a Maharashtrian  shepherd wearing an orange turban. The painting depicts the beauty and grace of Indian culture. 

He is the only Indian artist whose work has been selected four times by the same organization for its annual exhibition. Though Parag Borse has been awarded two times in the past  by the Pastel Society of West Coast, America. He was also awarded two times by the very famous pastel journal magazine which Publishes from America.

COLOURAAG

 “COLOURAAG” Solo Show of Paintings by artist Pavan Kumar Attavar in Jehangir

Recent work of a talented artist from Mangalore, Pavan Kumar Attavar will be displayed in a solo art show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai from 10^th to 16^th September 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. It will be there for free public viewing.  This series in Acrylic colours on canvas will exemplify his thoughtful perceptions about the relevance and sanctity of musical instruments in general and violin in particular for spreading the eternal grandeur and harmony of music among the masses and, in turn, make them happy and joyful. He has made artistic used of pallet knife and acrylic colours on canvas for his paintings.

Pavan Kumar Attavar hails from Mangalore. He has his art education upto BFA from University college of Fine Arts, Davangere followed by a diploma in Advanced Computer Art from C-DAC Pune. He is at present working in Synamedia Ltd. (UK based entertainment streaming company) at Manipal in its UI-UX design team. He has got inspiration from Dali (surrealism), Van Gough (Brush strokes) and Rembrandt (Light and Shade). He has showcased his thematic works earlier in many solo and group art exhibitions in different art galleries and got positive feedback from the art world. He has participated in several art camps in the state. He is an active member of Artists Forum Udupi. 

The Series presented by Pavan Kumar Attavar elaborates the relevance and sanctity of white space or highlights and dark areas or depth. Having been greatly influenced by high notes and low note in Music and their effect on the listeners and all alike, he has incorporated the same inspiration from music in his artwork using apt colour tones and their rhythmic harmony. His work prominently highlights, the Violin in particular along with other instruments like Damru and Trident and their tonal resonance in orderto spread the fragrance and rhythm of music along masses. Making an optimum and iconic use of bull and other relevant ingredients at strategic arenas in the work, he has demonstrated his skill and command over the medium used in order to render ample contentment and divine tranquillity to all.  Using the mythological background, he has focussed on the sanctity and relevance of both vibrations and resilience as well as tranquillity in the divine music – aptly called the 5^thVed or Pancham Veda to make the overall humanity happy and exhilarating as well as joyful in the apt perspectives of visual arts.

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400 001

From: 10^th to 16^th September 2024

Timing:11am to 7pm

Solo Show of Paintings By well-known artist Jitendra C. Gaikwad in Jehangir

This exhibition will be inaugurated on 9^th September 2024 at 4 pm by chief Guest Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi, IAS, Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra Mumbai in the presence of Special Guest – Dr. Nilesh Khare Sakal Media Group, Mumbai and Mr. Sachin Madane – Board of Executive Director , Wealth Genics Educart Pvt Ltd.

 

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai,

The National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Indian Council for Culture Relations cordially invite you to an Odissi Dance presentation Ramaniya Shakti presented by the eminent artist Ms. Namrata Mehta & Troupe programme, organized in conjunction with the ongoing exhibitions Chitrakavyam Ramayanam and Shakti - Fair & Fierce at  6:30 PM on Thursday, 05th September, 2024 at NGMA, Mumbai.

 

Impressive Impact of Life Colors

Solo Show of Paintings By well-known artist 

Jitendra C. Gaikwad in Jehangir

Recent work of a well-known artist, Jitendra C. Gaikwad will be displayed in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai from 9th to 15th September 2024 between 11am to 7pm. This presentation of thematic perceptions in oil and acrylic colours on canvas and soft pastel on paper will illustrate the relevance and sanctity of various colours and their impressive impact on human life in apt perspectives.

This exhibition will be inaugurated on 9^th September 2024 at 4 pm by chief Guest Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi, IAS, Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra Mumbai in the presence of Special Guest – Dr. Nilesh Khare Sakal Media Group, Mumbai and Mr. Sachin Madane – Board of Executive Director , Wealth Genics Educart Pvt Ltd.

Jitendra Gaikwad hails from Pen. He had his art education upto A.T.D. from Hrishikesh Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, New Panvel. Being born and brought up in the picturesque environment of Pen, he has been deeply influenced by Nature and its many wonders in different seasons throughout a year. These deep impacts find a prominent place in his endeavours. He has displayed his thematic work earlier in several solo and group art exhibition in leading art galleries in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Goa, Bangalore etc and received good public response and appreciations for his work. He had his art demonstrations at numerous venues and received appreciations and awards in on the spot landscape and other competitions. His works are in proud collections of many prestigious art collectors and promoters in India and abroad.

The present series highlights the impressive impact of life colours in a human life. He has mostly focused on rural life, Indian Culture & heritage, social life and traditions in various rural and urban environments, different emotions & their revelations, beauty of nature in various seasons in a year and many more. The vivid works are in a realistic style rendering a visual panorama of sensitivity and emotional peculiarities in apt environments and perspectives of visual arts. His works reflect different moods of rural children in playful arenas, beauty of nature in seasons at the monumental paces of heritage religions shrines and sanctity of festive spirits and fervour prevalent there etc. His colour tones and their rhythmic coherence are a visual treat to all thereby rendering to them ample pleasure and serenity.

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery, 161-B, M.G. Road,

 Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

From: 9^th to 15^th September 2024

“Impressive Impact of Life Colors”

Solo Show of Paintings

By well-known artist Jitendra C. Gaikwad

Affordable September Art Mela - Kolkata, India.

Aakriti Art Gallery Announces the 12th Edition of the 

‘Affordable September Art Mela’ 

14^th September – 30^th September 2024

Kolkata, 6th September 2024: Aakriti Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of the highly anticipated ‘Affordable September Art Mela,’ set to take place from 14th September to 30th September 2024. This annual event, which has become a cornerstone of Kolkata’s cultural calendar, offers art enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to acquire original artworks at accessible prices.

As the festive season approaches, Aakriti Art Gallery reaffirms its commitment to making art more accessible to the public. This year’s Art Mela will feature an extensive collection of over a thousand artworks by more than a hundred artists, with prices ranging from INR 3,000 to 3,00,000. The event will showcase a diverse array of paintings, sculptures, and art prints, representing a wide spectrum of artistic techniques and styles, including gouache, tempera, acrylic on canvas, charcoal drawings, etchings, and more.

The gallery is proud to present works by some of India’s most celebrated artists, including Jogen Chowdhury, M.F. Husain, Akbar Padamsee, K.G. Subramanyan, and many others, alongside promising emerging talents. The ‘Affordable September Art Mela’ is not just an exhibition but a celebration of creativity, where both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers can find pieces that resonate with their aesthetic sensibilities.

“We believe that the joy of owning art should be an experience open to everyone, not just a privileged few,” said Vikram Bachhawat, Director of Aakriti Art Gallery. “The Affordable September Art Mela is our way of democratizing art and encouraging more people to engage with and appreciate the incredible talent we have in India.”

The Mela would feature paintings, sculptures and art prints by renowned artists as well as fresh talents in the industry. The gallery is putting together works by Abhijit Gupta, Adip Dutta, Aditya Basak, Akbar Padamsee, Akhil Chandra Das, Akhilesh, Alik Das, Alok Bal, Alok kumar Bhattacharya, Amalnath Chakladar, Amit Chakraborty, Amitava Dhar, Amlan Dutta, Amrita Sen Ananda Moy Banerji,Anasuya Chakraborty, Anil Tekam, Anindya Roy, Anita Roy Chowdhury, Anshuman Dasgupta, Apu DasgupaArindam Chatterjee, Arpita Singh, Arun kumar Majumdar, Arunangshu Roy, Arup Das, Ashok Bhowmik, Ashoke Roy, Asim Goswami, Asim Basu, Asit Mondal, Atanu Bhattacharya, Atin Basak, Avadhesh Yadav, Babu Xavier, Banasree Khan, Banatanwi Das Mahapatra, Barun Chowdhury,  Bibekananda Mukherjee, Bibhuti Chakraborty, Bijan Chowdhury, Bimal Kundu, Biraj kumar Paul, Birendra Pani, Biswajit Saha, Biswapati Maiti, B. R. Panesar, Chaitali Dey, Chaitali Chanda, Chandan Bhandari, Chandra Bhattacharjee, Chandrakanta Nayak, Chhatrapati  Dutta, Chayan Roy, Debabrata Chakraborty, Debabrata Dey, Debajyoti Dhara, Debanjan Roy, Debasis Chakraborty, Debasis Barui, Debotosh Kar, Debraj Goswami, Dharamnarayan Dasgupta, Dhiren Shasmal, Dibyendu Basu,  Dipak Kundu, Dipali Bhattacharya, Dipti Chakraborty, Diptish Ghosh Dastidar, F Tarannum, Ganesh Haloi, G. C. Chakraborty, Gautam Paul, Gita Maity, Gobardhan Ash, Gopal Ghose, Gopinath Roy, Hiran Mitra, Indira Puri Mistry, Indrapramit Roy,   Irish Hudson Ghosh, Jayanta Kumar Paul, J.M.S. Mani, Jahar Dasgupta, Jamini Roy, Jaya Ganguly, Jayanta Roy, Jayashree Chakravarty, Jayeti Bhattacharya, Jogen Chowdhury, Jyotirmoy Dalapati, K. Muralidharan, K. G. Subramanyan, Kanchan Dasgupta, Kartick Chand Pyne, Krishna Sardar, Laxma Goud,Laxman Aelay, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Laxmi Narayan Panchori, Mahmoodul Haque,M. B. Ingle, Madhubanti, Mahinder Soni, Mahula Ghosh, Malay Chandan Saha, Manashi Mitra, Manik Talukdar, Manoj Dutta, Manoj Mitra, M. F. Husain, Mithun Dasgupta, Mona Ghosh, Nabanita Dutta Guha, Nantu Behari Das, Nikhileshwar Baruah, Nirban Ash,  P. R. Narvekar, Palash Bhaduri, Pankaj Panwar, Pannekunwar, Partha Shaw,  Partha Dasgupta, Partha Bhattacharya, Partha Pratim  Deb, Paula Sengupta, Prasun Ghosh, Peter Daglish, Pinaki Barua, Piyali Sadhukhan, Prabhakar Kolte, Pradip Mondal,  Pradip Rakshit, Pradip Maitra, Prasanta Sahu, Priyanka Lahiri, Prasenjit Sengupta, Prokash Karmakar, Rabin Mondal, Radha Tekam, Rajarshi Biswas, Rajat Sen, Rajen Mondal, Ramesh Tekam, Ramkinkar Baij, Ramkumar, Ramlal Dhar, Ritendra Roy, Rintu Roy, Sadhan Chakraborty, Sakti Barman, Samindranath Majumdar, Samir Aich, Sanat Kar, Sanchayan Ghosh, Sanchita Sengupta, Sandip Daptari, Sanjay kumar Das, Sankha Banerjee, Santanu Bhattacharya, Saptarshi Das, Sarreshwari, Sekhar Baran Karmakar, Sekhar Kar, Sekhar Roy, Shankar Ghosh, Shuvaprasanna, Shyam Kanu Barthakur, Sisir Tikadar, Somit Mukherjee, Snehasish Maity, Somnath Hore, Soumen Khamrui, Soumik Chakraborty, Soumitra Kar Sourav Jana, Srikanta Paul, Subhendu Porel, Subrata Biswas (sculptor), Subrata Sen, Subrata Chowdhury, Subrata Biswas, Suchibrata Deb, Sudip Roy, Suhas Roy, Sujit Kumar Karan, Suman Roy, Suman Kumar Pal, Sumana Ghosh, Sunil De, Sunil Das, Sunil Kumar Das, Sunil Madhav Sen, Sreetama Nandi, Supam Adhikary, Swapan Kumar Mallick, Swapan Kumar Saha, Swapan Kumar Das, Swapnesh Chowdhury, S.K.Shahjahan, Swapna Sen, Sweta Chandra, Tapan Ghosh, Tapan Mitra, Tapas Biswas, Tapas Konar, Tapas Sarkar, Tapas Shankar Basu, Tarun Dey, Tathi Premchand, Timir Brahma, Tusar Kanti Pradhan, T.M.Aziz, Tisha Mondal, Uma Siddhanta, Wasim R Kapoor, Yusuf,Yogendra Tripathi   and many more artists. The wide collection of works will showcase multiple art techniques like gouache, tempera, acrylic on canvas, charcoal drawings, etching, drawings on digital prints, bronze, ceramic across various styles and genres.

The gallery invites everyone to visit and explore the rich collection on display, whether in person or online. For those who prefer to browse from the comfort of their homes, the entire exhibition will be available online through the gallery’s website.

Event Details:

- Exhibition Dates: 14th September – 30th September 2024
- Venue: Aakriti Art Gallery, Orbit Enclave, 1st Floor, 12/3A Hungerford Street, Kolkata – 700 017
- Gallery Hours:11 am – 7 pm, Monday to Saturday
- Online Exhibition: Accessible via [Aakriti Art Gallery’s website]

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Amalgamation

 An Exhibition of Paintings, Photographs & Sculptures at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai.

In a momentous announcement, EXPOPEDIA is set to showcase the 12th edition of "Amalgamation," an enthralling exhibition that converges the worlds of paintings, photographs and sculptures. This cultural extravaganza promises to be a beacon for art enthusiasts in Mumbai.

 This show will be inaugurated on 6th September 2024  at 6.30pm by the distinguished presence of Chief Guest Dr. Sanjay Bhide (Renowned architect, Founder, Convener & Secretary, Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry), Guests of Honor Ms. Susieben Shah (Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights General Secretary, Malabar Hill Citizens Forum (Developed & Mountains Priyadarshini  Park & Sports Complex), Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi (Renowned Artist, Author). Their presence adds a touch of distinction, reflecting the intersection of art and commerce.

Amalgamation-12 brings together a diverse array of talented artists, including Prakash Bal Joshi, Suresh Gosavi, Subodh Poddar, Sudhir V. Phadnes, Aatish Khobragade, Rakhee Shah, Alka Pandey, Ramani Narayan, Ujjwala Surendra Surwade, Ankita Bhatnagar, Divya Kamat, Priya Kataria, Lachman Matlani, Debarati S. Sen, Monika Chandna, Chandrika Chandran, Padma Srinivasan, Bhavya Ramakrishnan, Uttara Samant, Firdause, Rachana Agha. These artists collectively contribute to the rich tapestry of artistic expression.

 Their works promise to create a visual symphony that transcends boundaries and captivates the imagination.

 At the helm of curating this artistic journey is Ms. Aparimita Sapru, a visionary curator whose expertise ensures a seamless blend of creativity and expression. 

Venue:  Cymroza Art Gallery, 72 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 

Breach Candy, Mumbai - 400 026

Date: 6th to 9th September 2024

Timings: 11 am to 7pm

SRUJANSRUSHTI

 An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Satish R. Gaikwad at Jehangir Art Gallery

Recent work of a well known artist Satish Gaikwad will be displayed in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Hirji Gallery, Kala Ghoda, M.G. Road, Mumbai 400001 from 2nd to 8th Sept 2024. It will be open there for daily free public viewing between 11 am to 7 pm. This series made in Oil and Acrylic colours on canvas will reveal subtle nuances of the eternal beauty of nature and its Grandeur in all seasons throughout the year in its unique expressive style and techniques.

Satish Gaikwad hails from Arvi village in Taluka Koregaon, Dist. Satara. He has been deeply impressed by the eternal and omnipresent beauty of nature and its miracles alongwith the divine Grandeur since his young age. He had his art education upto ATD at J.M.Bhandari School of Art, Belgaum followed by an advanced course upto Dip A. Ed in fine arts from Abhinava Kala Mahavidyalaya Pune. He further learnt Lithography and Itching at Lalit Kala Academy Bhuvaneshwar, Orissa. He has been encouraged by his teachers at Belgaum, Sangli, Pune and Bhuvaneshwar as well as late Mr. P D Patil – MLA from Karad. He has participated in many solo and group art shows at the reputed art galleries at Mumbai, Pune, Karad, Hyderabad etc and got good public response for his work. He showed his skill in 12 different portraits of Late Y.B.Chavan, the 1^st Chief Minister of Maharashtra as a part of his birth centenary celebration at Venutai Chavan , Memorial Karad. He participated in a group art show organized by Blue reflection group, Mumbai as a tribute to 125^th birth anniversary of Late Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He showcased his work in many group shows organised   by State level art show by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, Rangashilpa Karad, V.V. Oak , Tilak Smarak Pune, Chatak Monsoon show at Nehru Centre Mumbai, Y.B. Chavan Memorial Trust Karad, Secular Movement show at Kolhapur, Balgandharwa Rangmandir Pune, Maratha Art Gallery, Satara and others and got overwhelming public response for his work.

Satish Gaikwad has been working as an art teacher in Shree Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha Trust Karad from the last 27 years. He worked at Shree Shivaji Vidyalaya Karad for 4 years, Danshur Bhaskarrao Shamrao Thorat Vidyalaya Karve for 18 years and Shree Shivaji Vidyalaya Masoor for last 5 years.

The present series in oil and acrylic colours on canvas elaborates the omnipresent beauty of Nature in various seasons throughout a year in his expressive style. He has focused on vivid facets of the beauty of nature in the apt arenas and perspectives in his unique creative as well as illustrative style. His works elaborate the musical melody and harmony associated with the divine music of Nature and its fragrance as well as aroma that spread around throughout the year. His creative and expressive style have rendered unique picturesqueness and visual grandeur to the various creations which in turn render ample visual pleasure and serenity to all. 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Hirji Gallery

161-B, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

SHREE GANESHA

Shree Ganesha an exhibition of paintings by well-known Artist Namdev Patil in Free Press House Gallery

The recent work of Mumbai-based, well-known artist Namdev Patil will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at Gallery Free Press House, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, from 1st to 15th September 2024. For the past 25 years, Namdev Patil has been actively creating figurative and spiritual artworks in a realistic style. His current exhibition showcases a variety of divine aspects associated with Lord Ganesha, revealing their spiritual fervor in an artistic way. Each piece is unique, possessing its own distinctive spiritual essence.Namdev Patil hails from Pen, District Raigad, Maharashtra, and received his art education at Kalaniketan, Kolhapur. He has mastered the medium and technique necessary to achieve the desired aesthetic and artistic effects. 

His work is characterized by a divine visual quality, enhanced by relevant anatomical details and a strategic adornment of ornaments, divine gestures, and blessings. In this exhibition, Namdev Patil has artistically presented Lord Ganesha in different divine forms. He has also incorporated calligraphy to reveal Vedic and religious hymns, as well as cultural vignettes, in the background. These elements Complement the various moods and eternal expressions of Lord Ganesha depicted in vivid positions, creating a powerful visual experience.

Venue:

Cymroza Art Gallery

72 Bhulabhai Desai Road

Breach Candy, Mumbai 400 026

Timings: 11 am to 7pm 

Inner Impressions

Inner Impressions by eminent artist Prakash Bal Joshi at Artequest Art Gallery, Mumbai.

PRAKASH BAL JOSHI Returns with Solo Show 'Inner Impressions' After 15 Years in Mumbai at Artequest Art Gallery.

Lamp lighting for Solo & Facilitations to Eminent artist Sri Prakash Bal Joshi by Artequest Art Gallery and other distinguished guests.

Artequest Art Gallery is at the forefront of promoting emerging Indian artists through groundbreaking exhibitions and art fairs on an international stage. Our gallery serves as a vital platform for talented artists to elevate their careers and exhibit their work alongside established figures in the art world www.artequest.com, we offer a curated selection of artworks for collectors seeking to acquire and invest in exceptional pieces. Our art consultants identify promising artists from top art institutions, nurturing the future leaders of the art scene.

 In a relatively short period, Artequest has garnered international recognition by participating in prestigious events like Art Expo New York, Better Sea in London, Singapore, Dubai & all over major cities in India. Our gallery has also showcased artworks in various art shows and collaborated with esteemed auction houses.

Gallery M.D Sarala N and Shyambabu with artist Sri Prakash Bal Joshi.

Our focus continues to foster international art projects and facilitate dynamic cultural dialogues through contemporary Indian art. Artequest Art Gallery is dedicated to bridging global artistic conversations and showcasing the vibrant talent of India’s emerging artists.

Yaswanth, ShyamBabu, Narayan N, Siddhi  & her husband

A recent highlight at Artequest Art Gallery was the solo exhibition “Inner Impressions” by eminent artist Prakash Bal Joshi. After a significant hiatus, renowned artist Prakash Bal Joshi has returned with a captivating solo exhibition of abstract paintings titled “Inner Impressions” at Artequest Art Gallery in Mumbai.

This exhibition offers a profound exploration of Joshi’s artistic journey, showcasing works that resonate with timeless beauty. In a world where silence often speaks volumes, Joshi’s paintings emerge as vivid expressions of solitude. 

His works invite viewers into a space of pure consciousness through layers and hues of select colors. Over the past decade, Joshi has participated in prominent art shows in international art hubs including Venice, New York, Chicago, London, Lisbon, Cairo and Singapore.

The exhibition was inaugurated by distinguished guests including Aliaksandra Matsuku, Consul General of Belarus, Veteran theatre actress Dolly Thakore, Veronique Poles, fashion consultant from France, entrepreneur Ashwin Agarwal, art connoisseur Siddharth Naik, and Dr. Sanjay Bhide, founder of the Trans Asian Chamber of Commerce.

Due to popular demand, the show at Artequest Art Gallery has been extended until September 13.

Celebrating Prakash Bal Joshi's 'Inner Impressions' at Artequest Art Gallery with distinguished guests and art lovers.

Venue: 

Artequest Art Gallery, near: Atal Setu Bridge, 

Opp. New Cuffe Parade Lodha, Wadala (E), Mumbai.

When: Till 13^th September 2024, 10 am to 7 pm