AEI, the much-awaited event on India’s art calendar, got off to a rousing start at Nehru Centre, Mumbai. The who’s who of the art world including renowned artists, art experts, collectors, patrons and aspiring investors thronged the venue to celebrate the throbbing spirit of modern and contemporary Indian art.
Spelling out the agenda, Mr. Vickram Sethi of The Arts Trust, stated at the inaugural session: “A number of free-wheeling conversations are being held to promote the emerging contemporary Indian art in the backdrop of its relationship with the international art scene. A keynote address from Kay Saatchi on how to spot new talent and build an art collection is first in the series of talks over the next couple of days. She agreed to come to the art expo without any precondition owing to her commitment to the cause of art.”
Art Expo India aims to offer the wave of new Indian talent a perfect launch pad on the domestic and international market. An encouragement to young painters so that collectors notice them coupled with a boost to the culture of value-based investing in art is reflected in AEI’s program, which features a series of insightful talks on art related themes.
Acknowledged for her insight of contemporary art trends, Kay Saatchi discussed the nuances of the fine art of collecting art in conversation with in the inaugural session. She has co-curated several exhibitions for the Saatchi Collection. She vigorously promotes young artists in her role as the founding director of the Artists and Collectors Exchange.
Art expert Mallika Sagar Advani conversed with Kay Saatchi who elaborated on the intricate maze of relationships between an artist and a collector, between a dealer and an artist, and a dealer and a collector, hinting that the interlinking of interests has to be based on trust. She provided valuable tips on becoming a successful collector and also offered tips to aspiring curators and gallery owners.
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