South Asian Art - Art And The Environment
In the Indian context one has to admit that tribal and traditional art are top contenders for the “Most Eco-friendly” award! These artworks are created by artists who have learnt over generations to live in harmony with nature and their art and the process of its creation reflects this understanding of sustainable living.
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South Asian Art - In Memory Of Prashant Fadia
Rahul Mehrotra, Professor, MIT, focuses on the Architecture and Cultural Significance in India.
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South Asian Art - Artist Profile
Artist in Focus - Ramchandra Kharatmal is the quintessential artist. He does his work without any consideration of awards, art market...the goal remains to improve on his skills and compositions, with the best work always being categorized as “the next one.”
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South Asian Art - Artist Profile
Aashish Swami was born in the tribal belt of Madhya Pradesh. His style of work has been developed due to Professor K.G.Subramaniyam's affectionate teaching at Shantiniketan.
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South Asian Art - How To Recognize Good Art
In February 2010, an Alberto Giacometti sculpture – the Walking Man sold for 65 million pounds at Sotheby’s auction. This was an unexpectedly high amount compared to modest 18 million which the auction house had expected. Was the amount justified?
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South Asian Art - Sensational India At PEM
Join Peabody Essex Museum for a weekend celebration inspired by the music, dance, art and cuisine of southeast Asia. Films, art activities, storytelling and much more! Also, do not miss Rahul Mehrotra, Professor, MIT, speak about Architecture and Cultural Significance in India.
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South Asian Art - The Indian-ness Of Art
As the headlines screamed controversies surrounding M.F. Hussain acceptance of Qatari citizenship, one stops to wonder at this strange ‘possessiveness’ that seemed to have gripped the Indian media. At age 95, Hussain, a nomad at heart, had been reduced to the status of a refuge.
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South Asian Art - At The Davis Museum In Wellesley
Don't miss these two fine exhibits: Seeing God in Prints, the first formal presentation in the United States of this genre of Indian art, was organized and exhibited at the International Print Center, New York. At the Davis Museum, the exhibition is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Helyn MacLean Program Fund. It will complement Painted Songs and Stories: Contemporary Pardhan Gond Art from India (on view from April 7 - June 6).
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South Asian Art - Why Invest In An Emerging Artist?
As a gallerist one is often asked the question, “which artists should we buy for our investment portfolio?” The very fact that this question is being asked shows the change in mindset of viewing art as a decorative item the elite could indulge in and now as an alternative investment option. Which brings us to another question, should one invest in art at all?
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South Asian Art - Artist Focus
Avijit Roy is an artist who has made a name for himself with his works that pulsate with life. He chooses to portray the bull as an animal that exudes power and aggression, at the same time he gives each sketch of the animal an individuality and uniqueness of expression. He is also endeavouring to bring into focus the print medium of creating artworks. He himself works with techniques like lithographs and chinecolle to create prints.
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South Asian Art - Meet The Artist R.B. Bhaskaran
R.B. Bhaskaran - a name that is representative of the immense talent pool of artists from ‘down South’. His works have an intrinsic simplicity in their composition which belies the amount of thought, planning and experimentation that has gone into each creation. Every artwork, even a drawing, resonates with his sheer creative genius.
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