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NEWS

Interface

Buddha Art Gallery, Fort Kochi, presents a group show of art works by eminent Indian artists in a show titled, ‘Interface’. The show displays an eclectic mix in the collection of works by the artists.

The participating artists are Antony Karal, A P Sunil, Babitha Kadannappally, Manoj Vyloor, Manu Binny George, Remya Sandeep, Shijo Jacob and Suresh Panicker.

The show commences on 2nd November and will be on view till 30th November 2013.

The Theory of Boxed Identities

(Shreyas Karle with his work)

Splendour showroom, Mumbai has commissioned artist Shreyas Karle to create a multimedia intervention on their facade windows at their Hughes Road showroom. This project will be on view for 24 hours a day for the next two months. Splendour has chosen to make this the first of the artistic intervention series it has chosen to employ. Shreyas is represented by Project 88 and he is also the Creative Director of CONA, an artist run initiative in Borivili. 

The work titled, ‘The Theory of Boxed Identities’, seeks to create a visual repertoire of his studio / imaginary scientist’s study room involving various urban elements, modern and outdated to express in his signature touch of humour with animated videos and surrealistic drawings.

The works will be on display for the next two months at Splendour.


Merging/ Submerging

Art Konsult Art Gallery, New Delhi presents a unique photography exhibition. Titled, ‘Merging / Submerging’, the show displays the exclusive photography works of some renowned photographers along with some well known upcoming names in the field of photography today.

The works on display are by Abul Kalam Azad, Anurag Sharma, Chandan Gomes, Dr Deepak John Mathew, Gireesh GV, Partha Seal, Rafeeq Ellias, Vicky Roy and Vinit Gupta.

The show previews on 7th November 2013 and will be on view till 5th December 2013.

Wildlife and Art

(Saleem Hameed's work on display)

Renaissance Art Gallery, Bangalore presents the works of artist Saleem Hameed . 

Saleem‘s works focus on his affinity to wildlife and the pursuit of capturing it in his works. The show displays his illustrations of nature, wildlife and the world around us .

A blend of intricate detailing and deep understanding of nature, Saleem’s sketches reflect the human intervention in the path of nature. Be it a withered leaf or a grass patch with insect life, his love for nature is evident in all his works.

For the past 25 years, Saleem has been as urban wildlife rehabilitator to sensitize people by highlighting wildlife issues. 

The show is on view till 2nd November 2013.


(News reports by Sushma Sabnis)

FEATURE

Evoking the past

An exhibition of new acquisitions to mark 35 years of Sanskriti Foundation

( work on display)

Sanskriti Foundation has added new artefacts to its collection. And to mark 35 years of its creative journey, the cultural organisation is showcasing these art pieces in its exhibition of new acquisitions and select objects from the reserve collections, which O.P.Jain has been building painstakingly over the years. Though collected long time back, the organisation has never exhibited these pieces.

( work on display)

For instance, there will be a rare collection of leather puppets from various shadow puppet traditions of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Indonesia at Sanskriti Kendra’s new multi-purpose hall and art gallery. The bouquet also comprises exquisite Jain Temple paintings and Indian terracotta.A range of temple hangings of the Digambara Jain sect embroidered in zari is one of the 15 panels which will be on display. Representing the early 20th Century Gujarati Jain temple embroideries, it is a unique work. Votive figures from Central and South Gujarat, Manasa Jhar and long-necked terracottas from Bankura, West Bengal, are also there. And not just Indonesian puppets, but the viewers will also be able to see some fine fabrics from Indonesia like ikat.

(The exhibition will be on from November 9 till December 8 at Sanskriti Kendra, Anandagram, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, New Delhi)

(Report courtesy The Hindu)