The couple is overjoyed with this blessing, especially since Ranveer had wished for a baby girl resembling Deepika. The baby was delivered at HN Reliance Hospital in South Mumbai, owned by Mukesh and Nita Ambani. Ranveer and Deepika's close connection with the Ambani family was evident at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding.
Mahesh Annapure's paintings are in an innovative style, encompassing a variety of themes such as conceptual art, landscapes, still life, and traditional Indian painting. The series "Faces" and "Progressive Women" particularly focus on women's issues, prompting reflection on these matters. A recurrent theme in Mahesh's work is the exploration of a woman's identity within society and progressive ideologies.
His "Faces" series captures the essence of women searching for their unique place, reflecting themes of identity, empowerment, and self-discovery. Bold lines and subtle expressions invite viewers to contemplate gender dynamics and societal expectations. In the "Feminism" series, Mahesh conceptually delves into the lives and challenges of progressive women, merging symbolism and abstraction to express the aspirations and resistance against traditional constraints.
Each painting in this series narrates the evolving roles and struggles of women in contemporary society, reflecting Mahesh's sensitivity towards socio-cultural issues.
At the heart of Mahesh's artistic identity is his unique patchwork technique, skillfully applied across various themes. This technique not only adds texture and depth to his artworks but also serves as a metaphor for the complexities of human experiences and perspectives. Whether abstract landscapes or poignant still life studies, the use of patchwork breathes life into each canvas, inviting viewers to engage with multiple layers of meaning.
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exhibition will run from July 09 to 15 Sept., providing a rare chance to
experience his creative vision.
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.
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.
