International galleries to feature at Art Expo India, starting tomorrow

Apart from Gallery Archana, there are a host of international galleries that are going to take part in the art expo. Bangladesh based Jolrong and Dubai's 1x1, as already informed, are going to feature works of talented artists at Art Expo India 2009.

The prominent galleries are very much keen on using AEI as a perfect launch pad to make their mark in India. They will come up with an exquisite collection, reflecting a radical stream of thought. Harboring a vision to diffuse the passion for art within the global community, both the galleries bring exciting works of highly talented artists.

Spotting the trend, Riddhi Doshi of The DNA India notes in a recent article, entitled ‘International edge’, "For the second time around, the expo will be held in Mumbai. Three participating international galleries open up about their expectations from the Mumbai art market...”

First making mention of Artseefield Gallery, Switzerland, the writer points out that their aim of coming to Mumbai is to interact with new collectors in India who have an open mind and are keen on exploring great new art, as a gallery representative adds,

"When I was first looking for modern art in India some 14 years ago, it was hard to find any gallery with contemporary art. Since then, the situation has changed and the rising popularity of Indian contemporary art made Indians aware of modern art. We intend to bring some of the art from our country to them. Also, it is an opportunity to find Indian contemporary art to be represented by our Zurich gallery."

On the other hand, 1X1 from Dubai will showcase an interesting oeuvre in metal, tar and wax combined with sounds and digital imagery of artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar. A gallery representative states, "We mostly deal with Indian contemporary art. Naturally, the Indian market is extremely important to us. So we are promoting the work we do in Mumbai."